Cyber Security Network makes use of UTS IoT expertise
06 February, 2018IoT and blockchain research from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) will be used for the NSW Cyber Security Network.
Cybercrime threat growing in Australia
05 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe average Australian firm had 53 security breaches in 2017, up by 25% from 2016, according to Accenture and the Ponemon Institute.
One in five businesses hit by crypto-mining malware
30 January, 2018Cybercriminals are increasingly using illegal crypto-mining malware to develop their revenue streams, according to a new report by Checkpoint Software Technologies.
Small businesses receive cybersecurity assistance
11 January, 2018A cybersecurity guide has been developed for small businesses, in order to help them better understand how to prevent cyber attacks.
Illegal activity flourishing through bitcoin use
20 December, 2017The use of bitcoin is largely associated with illegal activity, according to new research.
Symantec CEO to speak at CeBIT Australia
13 December, 2017The opening cybersecurity keynote speaker at CeBIT Australia will be Symantec CEO Greg Clark.
Cybercriminals to ramp up use of known flaws
07 December, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe 2017 threat landscape was dominated by major attacks exploiting known but unpatched vulnerabilities, and Trend Micro expects cybercriminals to step up this trend in 2018.
Cybersecurity skills shortage to be rectified
06 December, 2017A shortage in national cybersecurity skills has led the Victorian Government to push for a national training model.
Dtex Systems boosts cybersecurity in Australia
05 December, 2017Start-up company Dtex Systems has just opened its regional headquarters in Canberra.
Small business flags cybercrime concerns in survey
22 November, 2017Most small businesses rate cybercrime as their third biggest risk, according to a national survey.
2018 to be another 'brutal' year for cyber threats
21 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMalwarebytes has forecast a rise in cryptojacking, PowerShell-based attacks and the use of worms to launch malware in the coming year.
Cyber cooperation between DFAT and Sense of Security
08 November, 2017Sense of Security and DFAT are working together to enhance cybersecurity in the Indo–Pacific region.
Cryptocurrency security concerns to be addressed
02 November, 2017Quantum computers will be able to attack Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies within 10 years, according to researchers.
CyRise cybersecurity participants selected
01 November, 2017Several start-up organisations have been selected to participate in the CyRise cybersecurity accelerator program.
Cyber defence workshop to be run by DST
27 October, 2017DST Group and Data61 are currently working together on cyber research and will hold a networking event for those in the defence industry.
