Saturday, 11 April, 2026
Australian Govt Cybersecurity Firm Says Paying To Hackers Is Common
By Basit Ansari
<p>A leading Australian government cybersecurity firm said that corporate insurers frequently pay hackers a ransom for the restoration of stolen client data, as the nation's largest health insurer disclosed the increasing scope of a recent breach. The assertion made by Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd., which manages cybersecurity for 42% of Australian government employees, suggests a lack of readiness in a sector due to a slew of high-profile attacks.<br />
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