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Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR)

The average time taken to restore systems after a disruption.

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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Multi-factor authentication is a security control requiring users to present two or more verification factors to gain access to systems.

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Malware Propagation

Malware Propagation is the spread of malicious software (such as viruses, worms, or ransomware) across systems or networks.

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Malware

Malicious software designed to infiltrate, damage, or provide unauthorised access to computer systems.

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Mandatory Ransomware Payment Reporting laws

Australia's world-first mandatory ransomware payment reporting laws, enacted under the Cyber Security Act 2024, requires businesses with an annual turnover exceeding AUD$3 million and critical infrastructure operators to report ransomware payments within 72 hours.

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