Cyber spy powers
The Department of Home Affairs is pushing for new powers to allow the Australian Signals Directorate to embed in corporate computer systems. The changes are part of a transformation of the directorate – from a surveillance body to one that disrupts crime and other attacks onshore. Karen Middleton on the changing face of cyber war. Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton. Background reading: Home Affairs pushes for cyber spy powers in The Saturday Paper The Saturday Paper The Monthly For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.