Fed govt offers cybersecurity grant
03 December, 2018A $10 million cybersecurity initiative has just been launched by the federal government.
Cybercrooks hold their own Black Friday sales
30 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCybercriminals seeking to capitalise on the spike in online sales activity during Black Friday and Cyber Monday held their own version of the shopping event.
Fed govt releases new cybersecurity reports
28 November, 2018The federal government has released two new reports that aim to make Australia a world leader in cybersecurity.
Payment fraud losses to hit $30bn this year
21 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingJuniper Research has predicted that online payment fraud losses will grow to US$22bn this year, growing to US$48bn by 2023 as a fraud-as-a-service economy emerges.
New Bill targets online pirates
19 October, 2018A new Bill introduced by the federal government aims to crack down on online pirates.
New Bill may increase cyber threat: Digital Rights Watch
08 October, 2018Digital Rights Watch warns that the proposed Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 could increase security risk.
Cybersecurity professor appointed at CDU
02 October, 2018A cybersecurity professor will be appointed in the Northern Territory, as part of the government's cybersecurity investment.
Cybersecurity reports hit record highs: CERT NZ
21 September, 2018More than 700 cybersecurity incidents have been reported between 1 April and 30 June, according to the latest threat report from CERT NZ.
CCoE launched by Ava Group
14 September, 2018The Global Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CCoE) has been launched by Ava Group.
ACSC and Splunk to host BOTS challenge
29 August, 2018Australia's largest ever cybersecurity challenge will be hosted by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and Splunk.
Canberra Cyber Security Centre opens
17 August, 2018The Australian Cyber Security Centre has opened a new headquarters in Canberra.
Australia helps disrupt major hacking group
03 August, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian law enforcement was involved in a joint effort that has resulted in the arrest and charge in the US of three alleged members of cybercrime group Fin7.
Skills shortage poses cyber threat: Gartner
18 July, 2018Only 65% of organisations have a cybersecurity expert, despite the fact that 95% expect cyber threats to increase over the next three years.
New Perth JCSC targets cyber attacks
09 July, 2018A new Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) has opened in Perth, with the aim of keeping Australians safe from cyber attacks.
Australian cyber firms show their solutions in the UK
03 July, 2018 by Jonathan NallyTwelve Australian cybersecurity companies are showcasing their solutions and innovations in London as part of the Australian British FinTech Cyber Catalyst.
