Federal government agencies have been ordered to review outdated technology systems following recent cybersecurity breaches involving AI agents, including the high-profile OpenAI Medicare incident. The home affairs department’s directive requires each agency to assess and reduce reliance on legacy systems to better manage risks. Experts warn the accumulated "tech debt" could result in substantial costs for taxpayers as agencies work to modernize defenses. The move signals a broader push to strengthen cybersecurity measures against evolving threats.
Home affairs department orders all federal government agencies to conduct review of ‘legacy technology’ amid fallout from AI agent hacks Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government faces significant “tech debt” that could bring a big bill for taxpayers after the OpenAI Medicare breach, as government agencies will need to fortify their defences against future attacks by AI agents.This week, the home affairs department ordered all federal government agencies to conduct a “legacy technology stocktake” that requires a plan for each agency to “reduce legacy technology systems” to a level within the agency’s risk tolerance and appetite, the direction stated. Continue reading...
