News, views and reviews from AU’s tech sector No Images? Click here Dear , The government has launched a new security body - the Electoral Integrity Task Force - charged with preemptively fighting off cyber-attempts to interfere with Australian elections and the democratic process downunder in general. When it comes to cyber security it can be tough to separate a legitimate threat from hysteria, but in this instance, the need seems clear: The Australian public sector has been plagued with both attempted and successful breaches in recent times. While still only 'a precautionary measure', with federal by-elections scheduled for next month, the new unit’s launch - and perhaps trial by fire - comes not a moment too soon. In other news:
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