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My Experience: APIGA Australia 2024
In November this year, I was fortunate enough to participate in APIGA Australia 2024. This year was the first time that the program ran and it was an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in the world of internet governance to learn about all of its aspects, ranging from the billions of acronyms to international negotiations. Overall, it was a jam-packed program and I thoroughly enjoyed the event...
An Overview of the Cyber Security Bill
Last month, the Cyber Security Bill 2024 was presented for the first time to the Federal Parliament of Australia. It is the first, standalone piece of legislation that is specifically targeted at improving Australia's cyber-incident response and regulatory framework. Although Australia already has a complex regulatory framework, there are inconsistencies and overlaps, and as such, this bill aims to clarify a few of these points, among other things...
Simplifying Cybersecurity: What is a Near-Ultrasound Inaudible Trojan (NUIT)?
In 2023, researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs discovered a novel and dangerous type of attack that targeted voice assistants like Siri and Alexa. The attack, dubbed a 'near-ultrasound inaudible trojan' or NUIT for short, is fairly simple in its idea, though the actual execution is very tricky and can be inconsistent, which is probably why these attacks have not seen significant usage (as far as I can tell). Nevertheless, they are a great example of how attackers can get creative and exploit unusual vulnerabilities in order to achieve their aims...
A Compendium of Web Security Resources
Are you interested in learning more about web application security but don't know where to start? Maybe you're just looking to get a foothold in the offensive security space. Or maybe you want to know how best to defend your own websites. Fear not! I have collated a few of my top web security resources, so you can start learning how to master web security...
Simplifying Law: What Is Common Law?
Common law is an integral part of the Australian legal system, yet it is often misunderstood. Many people mistakenly believe that so-called 'judge-made law' is somehow separate, or even superior, to legislation passed by Parliament. This guide will briefly explain what common law actually is, its history and the differences between common law and civil law systems...
Simplifying Cybersecurity: What Is Ransomware?
Ransomware is becoming an increasingly common piece of malware used by malicious actors, as it is a relatively 'easy' way for them to make a quick profit. Despite its prevalence, many are still unaware of what malware is, so this guide will provide a brief overview of what it is, how it works and how you can defend against it...
Studying Law and Computer Science: My Thoughts So Far
Law and computer science is not exactly a common pairing of degrees, particularly not when compared to combinations like law and commerce. It's hardly surprising, given the fact that when I tell people that I study law and computer science, the first reaction is usually 'How are you still alive!?'. So in this article, I will share my thoughts and how I've managed to stay alive...
Handy Legal Tools: A Website for Law Students
Law students write a lot of essays. Thus, research and appropriate citations are necessary. In Monash law, and indeed numerous other law courses in Australia, the preferred referencing system is the Australian Guide to Legal Citation. While I am a fan of clear rules, it is time-consuming to write footnotes following the AGLC4's strict system. Therefore, I decided to do the most reasonable thing: Create a series of web-based generators to do it for me...
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By Sarah Lam
| Jan 1, 1970
| law
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