Australia’s cyber security coordinator responds to attack on BigLaw firm, plus more cyber news

In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show – produced by our sister brand, Cyber Security Connect – we explore the impact of and response to the cyber breach suffered by national law firm HWL Ebsworth, including the statement that cyber security coordinator Air Marshal Darren Goldie released. Hosts Liam Garman and Daniel Croft dive into the latest news in cyber security in Australia, beginning with a discussion of ANZ bank CEO’s decision not to sign up to a voluntary anti-scam code that would see banks required to reimburse those who fall victim to scams. The pair then discuss the impact of the HWL Ebsworth breach and the statement that cyber security coordinator Air Marshal Darren Goldie released regarding his response to the attack. The episode wraps up with an outline of the current status of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and the concerns raised by both governments and the private sector regarding the risks of AI development with disinformation and more. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!