Nearly all Android phones, smartwatches at risk of attack
05 August, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingResearchers have discovered a serious vulnerability that could affect up to 95% of Android devices in use, while HP Fortify has tested 10 smartwatches and found them all to have vulnerabilities of their own.
Cisco calls on govt to make Aust the safest place online
04 August, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCisco has prepared a detailed response to the Australian Government Cyber Security Review, suggesting wide-ranging reforms including ensuring that the new ACSC has a greater influence on the states.
Identity theft — are you a prime target?
30 July, 2015 by Matt Miller, Director, ANZ, F5 NetworksBusinesses must realise that the cost of data breach-led identify theft far exceeds the expenses required for complete security protection, said Matt Miller, Director, ANZ, F5 Networks.
Australian telco industry objects to security Bill
29 July, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA coalition of ICT industry groups has welcomed the government's decision to closely consider the industry's concerns with a draft Bill designed to better secure Australia's telecom infrastructure.
Labor rethinks support for data retention Bill
27 July, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCritics of the government's mandatory metadata retention Bill, including Internet Australia and Electronic Frontiers Australia, have welcomed a Labor party decision to review the Act.
User details leaked in adultery site hack; Toshiba CEO quits over $1.7bn scandal; PayPal splits from eBay
23 July, 2015 by Andrew CollinsAdultery website Ashley Madison hacked, putting millions of users at risk; Toshiba's CEO quits over $1.7bn accounting scandal; and PayPal separates from eBay and lists on the Nasdaq.
Thwarting a new breed of cyberattack
13 July, 2015 by Shane Bellos, General Manager, Enterprise Security Products, HP Software, HP South PacificCybercrime can lead to financial loss, reputational damage and physical harm. The ICT industry needs to tackle the problem head-on, through real-time monitoring and information sharing.
Aussie CIOs making security their top priority
24 June, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFor the first time, Australian CIOs are making security their top priority across all of IDC's Third Platform technologies — big data, cloud, mobility and social, the research firm said.
Kaspersky wins major Aust Govt deal
17 June, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingKaspersky Lab to provide security for 2500 employees of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, as Kaspersky's founder warns of the overall threat of deadly cyber attacks.
Cybersecurity pros admit to poor security maturity
15 June, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSecurity professionals worldwide consistently report insufficient cybersecurity maturity, particularly in the areas of risk assessment and mitigation.
Cybercrime costs Australia $1bn per year
23 April, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Crime Commission is working to alleviate the significant threat posed by cybercrime, which is costing Australia at least $1 billion annually.
New cybersecurity policy should address skills gap: AIIA
21 April, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe government's revised national cybersecurity strategy should address issues including the IT security skills gap and include a mechanism to let businesses report attacks anonymously, the AIIA has urged.
Security industry losing the cyberwar: RSA
13 April, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe information security industry is failing to keep pace with the threat posed by cybercriminals, new research suggests.
Copyright battle heats up as code submitted to ACMA
09 April, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian broadband industry's proposed copyright notice scheme has been submitted for regulatory approval, but the code has been criticised for not including safeguards against copyright trolls.
Bank spoof trojan infections fell 50% in '14
10 March, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingEnforcement efforts managed to reduce the threat posed by online bank trojans in 2014, but another threat may be returning to the fore, with a new Australian scam involving the CryptoLocker ransomare emerging.
