Security > Data breaches

Tech giants sign cybersecurity accord

19 April, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

A group of 34 technology giants has signed an accord agreeing not to assist governments in conducting offensive cyber attacks and to work to protect all citizens from the growing cyber threat.


63 data breach reports filed in Q1

12 April, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

There have been at least 63 notifiable data breach reports filed in the first five weeks following the introduction of the government's new mandatory reporting scheme.


NZ gets stuck into Facebook too

09 April, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

New Zealand's privacy commissioner is grilling Facebook over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, but hasn't decided whether to launch a formal investigation.


Hackers skim 5m payment cards from Saks chain

03 April, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Hackers have stolen up to 5m payment card details from popular US department store chains Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off Fifth and Lord & Taylor.


Facebook offered data tool to ALP and LNP

26 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

A new report claims Facebook approached major Australian politcal parties with advanced data matching functionality for targeting voters in marginal seats.


Cambridge Analytica shows regulation has failed

23 March, 2018 by Jonathan Nally

The failure of regulators, firms and individuals to protect sensitive data is behind cases such as the Cambridge Analytica furore, says Sydney academic.


Medical records exposed by Telstra gaffe

22 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

A major vulnerability in Telstra's popular Argus patient record sharing software may have left Australians' sensitive medical details exposed to attack.


Facebook in hot water over data harvesting

21 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Facebook's market value has plunged over allegations that Cambridge Analytica used profile data to influence the US presidential election.


OAIC to probe Cambridge Analytica

20 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The Privacy Commissioner will check to see if Australians' private Facebook data was acquired by Cambridge Analytica.


Svitzer makes first public NDB disclosure

19 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Sensitive information on close to half of shipping company Svitzer's Australian employees was compromised over a nearly 11-month period.


Notifiable Data Breach law takes effect

22 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Australia's Notifiable Data Breach legislation came into effect today, leaving Australian organisations at risk of fines of up to $1.8m for failing to disclose a breach.


OAIC consumer guides for NDB scheme

20 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

With the Notifiable Data Breach scheme about to start, two OAIC guides detail the steps to take if you're informed of a breach.


Pragmatic approach needed for Meltdown

19 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Gartner urges a multistage approach to dealing with the new class of security vulnerability represented by Meltdown and Spectre.


Equifax appoints new CISO

15 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Jamil Farshchi will have the challenging task of helping to restore public confidence in the integrity of the credit reporting agency's stored data.


C-suite responsibilities in data breaches

12 February, 2018

Executives and company directors will face increased responsibility for cybersecurity under Australia's new mandatory data breach notification laws.


  • All content Copyright © 2024 Westwick-Farrow Pty Ltd