'State-based actor' behind cyber attacks on Australia: PM

UPDATED | Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australian private and public sector organisations are being targeted in a sophisticated cyber attack by a foreign entity.

Taking cyber security into your own hands

Is your business prepared for a cyber attack and the potentially catastrophic consequences? Legal commentator Morry Bailes outlines the four key areas that should be considered by every business.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison detailing the cyber attacks in Parliament today. Photo: AAP/Mick Tsikas

"Sophisticated" foreign power hacks Australia's political parties

The computer networks of Australia’s major political parties were also part by a sophisticated cyber attack by a “state actor” that affected the networks of federal parliament, the prime minister has confirmed.

Warning as Hilton hotels hit by cyber attack

US hotel chain Hilton says hackers stole credit card information from some of its point-of-sale computer systems.