
Cybersecurity Perspective: The Implications of the Cisco Data Breach and the Cyberwar Threat Landscape
Cisco’s recent breach, attributed to the Kraken ransomware group, underscores a significant escalation in cyberwarfare tactics. This breach, which leaked sensitive internal network credentials, exemplifies the risks posed by advanced cyber adversaries, including nation-state actors and organized cybercriminal groups. The leaked dataset, which includes usernames, …

A New Era in Asset Recovery INTERPOL has introduced the Silver Notice, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tracing, freezing, and recovering assets linked to organised crime, corruption, and money laundering. This innovative tool enhances international cooperation by streamlining the process of tracking illicit funds …

Overview Following the recent enactment of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Act 2024 (Cth) (AML/CTF Amendment Act), AUSTRAC has initiated a review of the existing AML/CTF Rules to ensure they align with the updated legislative framework. This initiative aims to enhance regulatory clarity, …