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MPS SecBlog: Week in Review - 17 January 2025

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Cyber attacks increased by an alarming 44% in 2024


Australia was the sixth-most targeted nation by ransomware operators in 2024, with nation-state hackers continuing to drive an increase in cyber disruption.



 

Australia announces counter foreign interference initiative


The Australian Government has launched Countering Foreign Interference in Australia: Working together towards a more secure Australia, which sets out who is most at risk from foreign interference, what the Australian Government is doing to address it and what individuals and organisations can do to protect themselves.



 

'Unprecedented surge' in foreign boats entering Australian waters


Following an increase in Indonesian vessels in Australian waters, authorities are investigating links to organized crime and exploring long-term solutions to address the economic drivers of the issue while balancing sovereignty and marine conservation.



 

AUKUS agreement to get ‘strong support’ in Trump administration


Incoming Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized strong support for the AUKUS agreement, highlighting its potential to enhance strategic balance in the Pacific through defence, as well as calling for impediments to the partnership to be removed.



 

Freedom of Speech VS Freedom from Deception: Australia’s Disinformation Challenge


Disinformation poses a significant threat to the Australian democratic processes. Further, the failure of the proposed Disinformation and Misinformation bill highlights the urgent need for balanced regulation ahead of the 2025 elections.



 

‘TikTok refugees’ flock to another (heavily censored) Chinese app


The social media app Xiaohongshu, literally “Little Red Book” but often called RedNote, has seen a sudden influx in American users as a TikTok ban looms. Setting up American policymakers for years of “whack-a-mole” with various apps that violate requirements not to be controlled by a foreign adversary.



 

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