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SMEs face fines for failing to report cyber attacks

An expanded definition of critical infrastructure sectors may catch small businesses out, says RSM Australia.

SMEs face fines for failing to report cyber attacks
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SMEs face fines for failing to report cyber attacks

Small businesses could be caught out and face fines if they suffer a cyber attack on critical infrastructure and fail to alert the Australian Cyber Security Centre, said one specialist. 

RSM Australia national head of cyber security and privacy risk services, Darren Booth, said that expanded rules, effective from 8 July, took in many businesses that would be unaware of their obligations.
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