92m records stolen from DNA testing site
06 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe email addresses and hashed passwords of all customers who had signed up to MyHeritage by October 2017 have been stolen in a data breach.
Boards ramping up security, privacy investments
06 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCompany boards are rushing to ensure compliance with the new EU GDPR and respond to the expanding cyber threat landscape.
Employee behaviour perceived as email security threat
06 June, 2018The overwhelming majority of organisations in ANZ rank poor employee behaviour as the greatest email security concern, according to a new survey.
Unlicensed software a security risk: BSA research
06 June, 2018Unlicensed software raises the risk of cyber attacks, according to new research by BSA | The Software Alliance.
Australian critical infrastructure at risk
31 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAs more Australian utilities and critical infrastructure providers adopt automation and the IIoT, improving security has become an urgent priority.
UK data protection law takes effect
28 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUK citizens will be able to demand free access to data held on them by organisations under a new data protection law coming into effect.
Huge IoT botnet may be used for Ukraine attack
24 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCisco's Talos threat intelligence unit has discovered a major IoT botnet that may be linked to a planned state-sponsored cyber attack on Ukraine.
GDPR is an opportunity not a threat
24 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAlthough many Australian businesses won't be ready for the implementation of the EU's GDPR on Friday, experts say it's not time to panic yet.
Australians lost $340m to scammers in 2017
22 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTotal losses from scams reported to Australian government agencies grew to $340m in 2017, the highest since the ACCC started reporting on scam activity in 2008.
Lawyers exposing clients to potential cyber attacks
22 May, 2018The cybersecurity practices of lawyers could be putting their client data at risk, according to new research.
Education sector most attacked in Australia
18 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia was the source of 57% of all cyber attacks in the APAC region during 2017, according to the NTT Security Global Threat Intelligence Report 2018.
Only 9% of Aussie orgs ready for GDPR
17 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWhile most Australian businesses are confident they can meet the requirements of the NDB and GDPR regulations, only 9% are actually ready to comply.
Australian blockchain leaders showcase at Consensus
17 May, 2018In collaboration with Data61, the Australian Digital Commerce Association and the NSW Government, Austrade led the delegation to Consensus 2018.
Kiwis prefer biometrics for payment authentication
16 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealanders prefer the convenience of biometrics over having to remember PINs and passwords.
Aussies would punish firms over data breaches
16 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingConsumers in 14 markets including Australia would take steps including boycotting a brand over a breach of their personal data.
