Cybersecurity Awareness Month resource kit launched
21 August, 2023KnowBe4 has announced a new resource kit in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October.
Vulnerabilities found in Axis camera software
18 August, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNozomi Networks has discovered and disclosed since-patched critical vulnerabilities in the Axis License Plate Verifier software product.
Australians lost $286m to scams in 1H23
16 August, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralians lost $286 million to scam activity in the first half of 2023, with total reports to the ACCC's ScamWatch service up by more than 48%.
Many Kubernetes clusters exposed and unprotected
14 August, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSimple misconfigurations are exposing many Kubernetes clusters on the internet, which could have catastrophic results if exploited by attackers, research shows.
Small business cybersecurity training
14 August, 2023Education and training are crucial components for small to medium-sized businesses aiming to foster a solid cybersecurity defence. This free quiz helps spot scams.
Attackers targeting macOS with Trojans, adware
11 August, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBitdefender's new macOS Threat Landscape report found that despite its reputation as a walled garden, cybercriminals are taking aim at the macOS platform.
Attackers using AI in ransomware campaigns
09 August, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAttackers are increasingly using AI to craft more believable and targeted ransomware and other malware attacks, according to Barracuda Networks.
Ransomware analysis: Akira
08 August, 2023 by Steven Campbell, Akshay Suthar & Connor Belfiore – Arctic Wolf | Supplied by: Arctic WolfThreat intelligence researchers and analysts from Arctic Wolf's Labs and Incident Response divisions give us the lowdown on Akira ransomware attacks.
Investing in emerging technologies key to cyber resilience
07 August, 2023 by John Karabin, Senior Director of Cybersecurity, NTT | Supplied by: NTT Ltd AustraliaLagging behind other countries, Australia needs to actively invest in, understand and incorporate emerging technologies into operations to reap the benefits.
URLs now top ransomware vector
02 August, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMalicious or compromised URLs have taken over from email attachments as the top method for spreading ransomware, according to Palo Alto Networks.
How automation will bolster cybersecurity in Australia
01 August, 2023 by Mark Fioretto, Area Vice President and Managing Director Australia and New Zealand, UiPath | Supplied by: UiPathAI-powered automation can limit errors caused by human intervention, reduce human exposure to sensitive data and reduce the cost of a data breach.
Are collaboration tools a security risk?
31 July, 2023A lack of security training on collaboration tools may be putting organisational security at risk, according to a new report from Mimecast.
ANZ SOC teams overconfident in security methods
27 July, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingANZ security operations centre teams are facing burnout due to an inability to adequately detect, triage and mitigate security threats, a new report suggests.
Half of phishing emails spoof HR: report
27 July, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingKnowBe4's latest global phishing report found that half of all phishing email subject lines are now related to human resources.
HotRat malware has wideranging capabilities
26 July, 2023 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAvast has discovered an advanced malware hidden in cracked software repositories which is capable of stealing login credentials and cryptocurrency wallets.
