australian federal police
Australian Federal Police officers using more online face search tools
Force "surprised" as up to 10 operational uses uncovered.
Oct 24 2023 12:13PM
AFP deems 16 members 'at risk' after HWLE breach
Discloses nature of data that was stolen.
Oct 24 2023 11:51AM
Cybercrime levels prompt Australian Federal Police restructure
Boosts focus on tech-enabled crimes.
Mar 22 2023 12:04PM
Optus scammer avoids jail
Community service and correction order.
Feb 8 2023 7:01AM
Sydney man jailed for SMS phishing scam
Telstra, CBA, NAB helped AFP investigation.
Jan 24 2023 11:05AM
Invasive computer warrants used six times in first year
Full reporting for 2021-2022 is released.
Dec 1 2022 12:05PM
Two Victorians charged in help desk scam investigation
Netherlands-based service provided spoofed phone numbers.
Nov 28 2022 9:15AM
AFP adds Medibank breach to Operation Guardian
Suggests leaked data is authentic.
Nov 9 2022 11:46AM
Gov flags new rules after Optus hack
As carrier mulls extra customer assistance.
Sep 26 2022 12:40PM
Global police operation takes down Flubot infrastructure
AFP involved in anti-malware action.
Jun 2 2022 11:35AM
AFP and FBI sting used encrypted app to intercept crims' comms
Provided intelligence for three years.
Jun 8 2021 10:55AM
AFP to deploy body-cams at major airports
Rollout to begin in February.
Dec 20 2019 3:46PM
Federal cops spring domestic violence RAT trap
Shutters "insidious" Imminent Monitor Remote Access Trojan channel play.
Dec 2 2019 10:55AM
Victorian man arrested over multiple DDoS attacks
Against unnamed telco business, shopping centre.
Oct 29 2019 8:33PM
Seized cryptocurrency makes a pretty penny for AFP
Uncooperative gun runner forfeits big windfall.
Oct 23 2019 6:55AM
AFP chief Colvin to step down, claims tech success
Oversaw cyber-strategy and many info-slurping laws.
Jul 16 2019 7:10AM
Cops get $2.6m for big data, real-time intel sharing
Funding taken from proceeds of crime account.
Jun 15 2016 11:06AM
AFP arrests man over Melbourne IT hack
Police nab two alleged 'Anonymous' members.
May 22 2014 1:42PM
Ranks of Romanian cyber cops surge
Cops set sights on university whizz kids.
Jun 20 2013 5:33PM
Arrested LulzSec hacker: he's one of us
AFP scalps hacker 'leader' inside Australia's IT ranks.
Apr 24 2013 10:27AM
