New telco industry code targets scam SMSs
13 July, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingACMA has registered a new industry code developed with the Communications Alliance aimed at taking action against the growing threat of SMS scams.
Identifying blind spots: OT infrastructure vulnerability
13 July, 2022 by Dick Bussiere, Technical Director, APAC | Supplied by: Tenable APACAs OT intersects with external networks, the threat surface expands exponentially, creating infinitely more vulnerabilities and attack paths to be exploited.
Identity standards needed in the age of digital twins
07 July, 2022 by Nelson Petracek, CTO | Supplied by: Tibco Software Australia Pty LtdThe path to operating devices, processes and systems concurrently with digital twins is likely to be rough until approaches to digital identity become clearer.
The data ransomware attackers are after
01 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Rapid7A new report released by Rapid7 investigates the double extortion trend pioneered by the Maze ransomware group.
Ransomware-as-a-service industry now exceeds $1bn: Tenable
30 June, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe emergence of the successful double extortion technique is fuelling rapid growth in the ransomware industry, with groups raking in over $1bn in 2020 alone.
Beefing up cyber defences during EOFY
30 June, 2022 by Chris Gibbs, Managing Director & Regional Vice President ANZ, AkamaiWith cyber attacks expected to increase over the financial new year period, Chris Gibbs of Akamai offers the following advice.
New tool makes websites more secure
27 June, 2022An international team of researchers has developed a scanning tool to make websites less vulnerable to hacking and cyber attacks.
Proofpoint warns of "dangerous" Microsoft 365 function
23 June, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingProofpoint has discovered a method of exploiting a function within Microsoft 365 that could allow attackers to ransom files stored on SharePoint and OneDrive.
Lookout blows whistle on Kazakhstan's use of malware
22 June, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSecurity researchers from Lookout have found evidence of the Government of Kazakhstan using a sophisticated spyware likely purchased by a malware vendor.
Schneider, Claroty launch building security tool
22 June, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSchneider Electric and Claroty have launched a joint solution providing a range of cyber-physical security capabilities for smart buildings.
Phishers targeting mainstream interest in crypto
17 June, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCybercriminals are adapting their phishing campaigns and malware to take advantage of the growing interest in cryptocurrency and NFCs, according to Proofpoint.
Fortinet appoints new head of OT and CI
17 June, 2022Fortinet has appointed Michael Murphy as head of operational technology and critical infrastructure for Australia.
Microsoft patches Follina vulnerability
17 June, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft's latest Patch Tuesday releases patch 61 unique vulnerabilities, including the high-profile and actively exploited Follina vulnerability.
Top three internet security threats analysed
15 June, 2022New research reports offer in-depth analysis of three critical web security areas: ransomware, web applications and APIs, and DNS traffic.
Only 9% of Australian orgs prepared for breach
10 June, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: IllumioJust 9% of Australian IT pros feel that their organisation is prepared to handle a successful cyber attack such as a ransomware breach, research suggests.
