First individuals sentenced for criminal cartel conduct
The first individuals have been sentenced for a criminal cartel offence since cartel conduct was criminalised in 2009. Explore the sentences and penalties.
DetailsDennis Miralis is a leading Australian defence lawyer with over 20 years of experience. Dennis is a Partner at Nyman Gibson Miralis and specialises in international criminal law.
AFP working with overseas law enforcement on Optus breach
Following the recent Optus data breach, the AFP has announced that it is working with overseas law enforcement to identify the offenders behind the attack.
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Ransomware attack red flags and how to protect yourself
Ransomware is a common and dangerous form of malware. The ACSC outlines what to look out for and how to protect yourself against a ransomware attack.
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Optus data breach: What to look out for and how to protect yourself
On 22 September 2022, Optus announced that it was the victim of a cyberattack, and the personal details of Optus customers may be in the hands of criminals.
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ASIC extends binary options ban until 2031
ASIC’s product intervention order banning the issue and distribution of binary options to retail clients has been extended until 1 October 2031. Find out more.
DetailsAustralia’s Ransomware Action Plan: Making Australia a hard target for cybercriminals
Explore the key objectives of Australia’s Ransomware Action Plan, which seeks to ensure that Australia is a hard target for cybercriminals.
DetailsMicrosoft puts the spotlight on US national security orders
Microsoft’s US National Security Orders Report details the requests that it receives from the U.S. government pursuant to national security authorities.
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How does Microsoft handle law enforcement requests for customer data?
Microsoft publishes the number of requests for data it receives and outlines some of the key considerations in receiving and responding to these requests.
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AFP targets crypto criminals with new unit
Learn about the new cryptocurrency unit established by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to target money laundering through cryptocurrencies.
DetailsAFP confiscates more than $600 million in criminal assets ahead of target date
In a recent media release, the AFP outlines key achievements of its Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) in stripping assets from criminals.
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