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‘Praise three times a week’: AFP red-faced after boss’s Gen Z comment

The AFP has issued a denial after the nation's top federal officer appeared to say that some young people need praise "three times a week".

The New Daily

Top cop’s dressing down over text from Morrison’s mate about bigger problem

The sheer size of PwC and the $250 million in government contracts it has already won this year makes this investigation far from ordinary.

The New Daily

PwC tax scandal: staff stood down over concerns problem ‘significantly broader’ than one partner

Former NSW police commissioner and now PwC partner Mick Fuller contacted his friend the AFP commissioner after scandal broke, Senate estimates told

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AFP boss received message about PwC from firm partner

A former NSW police commissioner, who now is a partner at PwC, contacted the AFP chief about the tax scandal as police started an investigation.

AAP

Shocking number of threat letters held by AFP database

Australia's federal police commissioner has revealed who is on the receiving end of the majority of threatening letters sent, as well as the volume received.

AAP

'Bit unfair': Senior cop hits back at criticism of scathing Higgins report

Scott Moller was responding to suggestions it was 'one-sided'.

The Canberra Times

Russia protects Medibank hackers

The AFP has given Russian authorities the names and whereabouts of the Medibank hackers but they’ve done nothing about it, and the buy-now-pay-later sector will finally be regulated under the credit act and require a credit licence.

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DPP withdraws political conspiracy claim against AFP commissioner in Lehrmann case

Shane Drumgold SC was grilled on Friday for failing to inform the inquiry until the week’s end he no longer held fears of a political conspiracy.

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Bruce Lehrmann prosecutor concedes he should have made ‘political conspiracy’ backtrack clearer, inquiry hears

Shane Drumgold admits he should have clarified that he no longer held those views

The Guardian - AU

'Damning' AFP staff survey reveals lack of confidence in admin, innovation

A third of police officers and supporting staff also say the technology they deal with affects their work to a great - or very great - extent.

The Canberra Times

AFP commissioner questioned over 'violent arrest' of protester outside Iranian Embassy in Canberra

Australian Federal Police commissioner Reece Kershaw said the police force's internal integrity unit was still in the process of investigating the claims, after it was referred to the internal integrity unit following media reports.

The Canberra Times

‘Violent’ arrest of Australian-Iranian protester prompts heated questioning of the AFP

Videos appear to show Hamid Sotounzadeh being tackled to the ground outside the Iranian embassy.

Crikey

COVID an accelerant for child exploitation, police say

The sharing of child abuse material is increasing globally but whether viewers become abusers themselves requires more research, a police chief says.

AAP

'It's a demand and supply issue': Research backs call for more ACT police numbers

Why police need more officers - and it's not because of property crime

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The Guardian - AU

I am a Medibank customer. Am I affected by the cyber-attack? What can I do to protect myself?

Experts suggest using multifactor authentication and telling your bank to put extra security checks in place

The Canberra Times

ACT to pay $17 million per month for AFP-provided police force

Mick Gentleman announced the four-year $800 million agreement on Friday.

ABC News

New task force to target 'scumbag' hackers following Medibank and Optus cyber attacks

The federal government will form a new permanent joint operation between the Australian Federal Police and the country's cyber spy agency which will target online criminals.

The Guardian - AU

Medibank hack: Clare O’Neil says new cybercrime operation will hunt down ‘Russian thugs’

Officials drawn from AFP and the Australian Signals Directorate to form ‘joint standing operation’ against cybercriminal syndicates

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The Canberra Times

Aust to 'hack the hackers' behind Medibank

"We know who you are," AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw said.

Newcastle Herald

Aust to 'hack the hackers' behind Medibank

"We know who you are," AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw said.

The Guardian - AU

Medical data hacked from 10m Australians begins to appear on dark web

After hack allegedly carried out by Russians, details of abortions, drug addiction, mental health issues and alcoholism emerge online

ABC News

The Loop: Police reveal Medibank hackers, 'dangerous storms' on the way, Ukraine advances in Kherson

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ABC News

The AFP believes Russian cyber criminals are behind the Medibank data hack. Here's what else we know

The Australian Federal Police have revealed details about the suspects behind the Medibank data hack, but will be keeping some information secret.

Al Jazeera

Australian police blame Russian hackers for medical records leak

Hackers have demanded $10m to stop releasing sensitive medical information on dark web.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Russians behind Medibank cyber-attack; global emissions hit new record; and Victorian election analysis

Elon Musk says ‘bankruptcy isn’t out of the question’ just three weeks into Twitter reign; Australian Covid cases on the rise

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