Latest cyber crimes

Big Law 30 May 2024 ByDavid Hollingworth and Naomi NeilsonRansomware gang claims it hacked Sydney law firm

Hackers alleged they have client documents and court details belonging to a Sydney law firm, but its principal said only...

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Big Law 28 May 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonOptus fails to keep report into cyber attack out of class action

The Federal Court has dismissed Optus’ appeal to hold back a Deloitte report into its 2022 cyber attack from class...

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Big Law 21 May 2024 ByLauren CroftFirms need to ‘stay vigilant’ as cyber risks evolve

As the cyber security landscape continually evolves, legal businesses must keep improving their frameworks and educating...

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Big Law 26 February 2024 ByLauren CroftFollowing several high-profile data breaches affecting millions of...

Following several high-profile data breaches affecting millions of Australians, cyber security and cyber attacks have...

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Corporate Counsel 20 February 2024 ByMalavika SanthebennurInformation governance key for businesses amid privacy reforms

The spate of recent cyber security breaches has highlighted the importance of information governance, according to a...

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Big Law 25 October 2023 ByDavid Hollingworth5 important cyber security takeaways for law firms

From where and how to spend your money on security to how to prepare for the inevitable security incident, here are five...

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Big Law 20 September 2023 ByDavid HollingworthNational cyber security coordinator concludes formal response to HWL...

Australia’s national cyber security coordinator has declared that law firm HWL Ebsworth is now in a position to manage...

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NewLaw 09 August 2023 ByLauren CroftData breaches will cost firms more than money

In a world of emerging technology and growing cyber crime, data is now “the world’s most valuable resource”, with...

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Big Law 28 April 2023 ByLauren CroftMedibank to implement ‘all recommendations’ from Deloitte external...

Over six months after one of the biggest data breaches in Australian history, Medibank has been provided with findings...

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SME Law 27 April 2023 ByLauren Croft‘Law firms, large and small, must take note’ of the IPH cyber...

After ASX-listed legal services group IPH noted it could be facing multimillion-dollar costs after a recent cyber...

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