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CyberBeat #177
February 2025

FEATURE: Is Australian Digital Sovereignty at Risk?

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Safeguarding Global Connectivity: UN Tech Agency Launches Submarine Cable Protection Body

19 January 2025
Taking a monumental step towards global communication resilience, the UN's technology agency introduces a specialised body dedicated to fortifying submarine cables, accelerating repair times, and ensuring uninterrupted access to crucial international data.

Australia Turns Up the Heat on Tech Giants with New News Content Payment Policies

19 January 2025
The Australian government is implementing new rules to charge major tech firms who do not compensate local media companies for news content, raising tensions between international tech companies and Australian publishers.

Tackling Crime the AI Way: Australian Federal Police Harnessing Power of Artificial Intelligence

19 January 2025
As technology overwhelms traditional investigation methods, the Australian Federal Police deploys AI to probe into an average of 40 terabytes of data per case, including child exploitation materials, cybercrime reports, and translation of foreign language content

Charting New Courses: Spain Seeks Health Warnings on Smartphones!

12 January 2025
In a groundbreaking move, Spanish experts recommend health warnings on digital devices, urging government to address mobile phone addiction as a public health concern.

FBI Cautions Mobile Users: Switch from Texts to Encrypted Messaging Now!

12 January 2025
Amidst rising cyber threats from China, the FBI strongly recommends the use of encrypted communication channels for iPhone and Android users.

Securing America's Data: A New FCC Proposal Aims to Thwart Cyberattacks

12 January 2025
Unveiling a new plan to combat cyber threats, FCC Chairwoman proposes an annual certification for communication service providers to affirm their defenses against hacking.

Crypto Heist Rampage: North Korean Hackers Steal Billions!

02 January 2025
In a staggering revelation, a study reported that $2.2bn worth of cryptocurrencies were stolen this year, with North Korean hackers contributing to over half of this illicit bounty, revealing a pressing need for robust crypto security measures.

NSW Police Bolsters ID Recovery Efforts with Landmark Data-sharing Agreement!

02 January 2025
In a bid to counter rising cybercrime, the NSW Police has upgraded its collaboration with ID Support NSW, improving data-sharing capabilities to swiftly and effectively respond to identity theft incidents.

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