Industries swamped by cybercrime, robo-debt collector wins more work, Australian mines African politics
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Cybercrime is surging in Australia, with one reported every seven minutes, as attacks spread to defence and real estate. A controversial debt-collection company that won significant government business under the illegal robo-debt scheme scored two more lucrative contract renewals from Services Australia before the federal election. And a lobbying firm led by Australian right-wing political strategist Sir Lynton Crosby agreed to help mining companies plan secret campaigns to influence elections in Africa.
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