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New Law to Criminalise Ransomware Attacks alongside AFP tech recruitment drive

by Cameron Sinclair •
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The Morrison Government has introduced a draft law to criminalise offshore ransomware attacks and freeze ransom payments, coinciding with a recruitment drive from cryptocurrency specialists at the Australian Federal Police (AFP). 

The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Ransomware Action Plan) Bill 2022 was introduced in the House of Representatives on Thursday morning...

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