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Russians identified as ‘malicious’ Medibank hackers as experts warn more data leaks to come

Police have confirmed a Russian network was behind the hacking of customer data held by Australia’s largest health insurer Medibank. “We believe those responsible for the breach are in Russia,” Australian Federal Police commissioner Reece Kershaw told reporters in Canberra on Friday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Medibank hackers dump customers’ personal details on the dark web. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> “Our intelligence points to a group of loosely affiliated cyber criminals who are likely responsible for past significant breaches in countries across the world.” He said the crime had the potential to impact millions of Australians and damage a significant Australian Business . “This cyber attack is an unacceptable attack on Australia and it deserves a response that matches the malicious and far-reaching consequences that this crime is causing.” Kershaw said talks would be held with Russian law enforcement about the individuals involved, who w...

Urgent warning for Android owners over one malicious app

Android device owners are being warned of a malicious app that may be accessing personal banking information. Cyber experts warn the seemingly innocent to-do list application, known as the Todo: Day Manage, may be stealing your banking login. Their advice: check your phone immediately to make sure it is not installed. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> According to researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabz, the app installs a banking Trojan malware called Xenomorph. This malware is designed to hijack your login info from your banking apps. It can even read your SMS messages, researchers say. It may also allow the app to intercept your two-factor verification codes. Android device owners are being warned of a malicious app that may be accessing personal banking information.  Credit: Rami Al-zayat. “This is the latest in a disturbing string of hidden malware in the Google Play Store,” the Zscaler cyber experts warned. The Android app also makes itself i...