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CYBER LENS

November 2025

Microsoft apologises to Australian Microsoft 365 subscribers

The tech giant has issued an apology to its users after the ACCC sued the company for allegedly misleading millions of Australians.

New guidance for mitigating risks from bulletproof hosting providers

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released "Bulletproof Defense: Mitigating Risks from Bulletproof Hosting Providers" to give network defenders and ISPs actionable steps to disrupt cybercriminal activity enabled by providers who intentionally host malicious infrastructure.

Australia establishes new institute to strengthen AI safety

Australia is establishing the Australian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) to monitor, test, and share information on emerging AI risks, ensuring the safe and responsible adoption of the technology across the country.

Australia's weapons programs exposed in defence industry cyber attacks

Sensitive details from major Australian defence projects including the Redback infantry fighting vehicle have reportedly been exposed after a series of cyberattacks on defence contractors.

FOI data shows Australian mining and manufacturing sectors take months to detect cyber breaches

Freedom of Information (FOI) data reveals that 187 data breaches across Australia's mining and manufacturing sectors have exposed the personal information of up to 3.6 million people since 2018.

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