This article argues that there needs to be more transparency, oversight and strong steps toward developing a robust framework of accountability for both the government and private spyware companies.

The rapid growth of the internet is transforming how we engage and communicate. It also creates new opportunities for fraud and data theft. One way cybercriminals exploit the vulnerabilities of new technologies and potential victims is the use of deceptive emails on a massive scale.

Based on interviews with participants in the AISI, this report reveals how the AISI is valued and the important role it plays in how internet service providers manage malware. Executive summary The Australian Internet Security Initiative (AISI) is a program operated by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (the ACMA) to help AISI participants address...

This research investigates Australian residential consumers’ experiences with e-security and identifies areas of concern and their implications on telecommunications policy and regulation. Findings and recommendations have been formed through a literature review and an online survey of 254 Australian consumers. In age, gender and location, the collection of consumers we surveyed reasonably represents a wider...