OAIC consumer guides for NDB scheme
20 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWith the Notifiable Data Breach scheme about to start, two OAIC guides detail the steps to take if you're informed of a breach.
Pragmatic approach needed for Meltdown
19 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGartner urges a multistage approach to dealing with the new class of security vulnerability represented by Meltdown and Spectre.
Revenge porn laws strengthened by the Senate
15 February, 2018Laws surrounding 'revenge porn' will be strengthened, after legislation to stop image-based abuse passed the Senate.
Equifax appoints new CISO
15 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingJamil Farshchi will have the challenging task of helping to restore public confidence in the integrity of the credit reporting agency's stored data.
Lazarus is back and targeting Bitcoin users
13 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNotorious cybercrime group Lazarus has launched a new phishing and malware campaign targeting Bitcoin users and global financial organisations.
C-suite responsibilities in data breaches
12 February, 2018Executives and company directors will face increased responsibility for cybersecurity under Australia's new mandatory data breach notification laws.
Cisco vulnerability already being exploited
12 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Cyber Security Centre warns attackers are already exploiting the Cisco ASA vulnerability disclosed at the end of January.
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.
Complete guide to GDPR compliance
31 January, 2018ISACA has released a practical guide to GDPR implementation as the May deadline rapidly approaches.
Millennials prefer biometrics to passwords
31 January, 2018People are now prioritising security over convenience when logging into their applications and devices, according to a new IBM Security report.
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.
Intel confirms reboot issue with Spectre fix
22 January, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIntel's Spectre and Meltdown fixes are causing reboots and a performance hit in some configurations.
Microsoft said to withdraw Meltdown fix
15 January, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft has reportedly withdrawn patches for Meltdown and Spectre kernel memory vulnerabilities due to incompatibilities with AV products, while Intel has advised some customers not to apply its fixes.
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.
