93% of security pros lack the needed tools
31 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMost security professionals lack the tools to detect known security threats and close known vulnerabilities, research from LogRhythm found.
UNSW raises $1.3 million for IoT cybersecurity start-up
29 July, 2020 by Αmy SarcevicThe new company, CyAmast, is based on software developed by Dr Hassan Habibi and his research team at the UNSW School of Engineering and Telecommunications.
RMIT launches cybersecurity research centre
20 July, 2020 by Jonathan NallyRMIT University has launched a cybersecurity research centre that will take "an industry-driven approach" to meet evolving cybersecurity challenges.
A four-week digital disruption could cost $30bn
14 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA four-week-long major disruption to Australia's digital economy would cost up to $30bn in lost GDP and cause losses of up to 163,000 jobs, an AustCyber report claims.
CyberCX buys Melbourne's Basis Networks
13 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia's largest cybersecurity company, CyberCX, will soon be larger following the acquisition of Melbourne managed security service provider Basis Networks.
Cyber collaboration centre A3C officially opens
09 July, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe $10 million centre is touted as helping to build national cyber capability and positioning South Australia as a national cyber leader.
SMEs don't understand security risks, ACSC survey finds
07 July, 2020 by Amy SarcevicCyber incidents cost Australian SMEs $29 billion each year, yet nearly half of them do not invest more than $500 per annum on cybersecurity.
Govt commits $1.35bn to fight foreign cyber threats
01 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government has announced a $1.35bn investment program aimed at enhancing Australia's ability to combat foreign cyber threats.
$1.6m funding boost for university cybersecurity
30 June, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe federal government funding will produce a threat intelligence-sharing network, sector-wide threat modelling and a national cybersecurity forum.
Open banking to bring new security risks
26 June, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe introduction from 1 July of the new open banking regime will bring with it security risks for consumers and businesses, an expert has warned.
Business email compromise scams cost $132 million
24 June, 2020 by Αmy SarcevicACCC's Targeting Scams Report uncovers the extent of scams targeting business, with BEC representing the highest losses incurred for any type of scam.
Australia facing sustained state-based cyber attack
19 June, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian government departments and industries are being targeted in a cyber attack that the Prime Minister warned appears to be linked to a state actor.
RTA calls for social media reform to stop disinformation
18 June, 2020 by Amy SarcevicIn light of a warning from the Foreign Minister, Responsible Technology Australia says social media should be regulated in the same manner as public health measures.
NZ GCSB condemns COVID-19 cyber attacks
14 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand's GCSB has condemned reported cyber attacks on foreign critical infrastructure during the COVID-19 crisis, but said NZ has not yet been a target.
COVID-19 related malware and spam on the rise
13 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicTrend Micro has uncovered a variety of malicious campaigns including email spam, BEC, malware, ransomware and malicious domains.
