Proposals for Australia’s first standalone Cyber Security Act have been introduced, aiming for the country to become a global leader in cybersecurity by 2030. The legislation includes mandatory cybersecurity standards for smart devices, reporting ransomware for specific businesses, and the creation of a Cyber Incident Review Board. The new law will allow the government to direct entities to rectify serious risk management faults.

Anne Arundel government has made progress in securing systems since cyber incident, officials say – CBS News
Anne Arundel County government officials have reported making progress in securing systems following a cyber incident. Specific details of the incident were not provided, but