Proposed state legislation that would allow NSW Police to quietly hack into suspects' computers remotely reflected similar moves in other jurisdictions, a notable Australian cybercrime analyst said today.
Australian SMEs are hesitant about complying with the new Cybercrimes Act due to fears over cost, according to Michael Warrilow, senior consultant META Group.
Australian companies and individuals who disclose security flaws in software are unlikely in the short term to face the same threats of litigation as their United States counterparts, according to officials and consultants.
The Australian government has been criticised for using the fear generated by the September 11 terrorist attacks on the US to push through the controversial Cybercrime Bill last night.
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