Ransomware supplanting data theft
05 April, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index shows that cybercriminals are increasingly favouring ransomware and destructive attacks over data breaches.
86% of software vulnerabilities patched on day 1
04 April, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWhile the number of documented software vulnerabilities grew last year to nearly 20,000, 86% of these had patches available within 24 hours of public disclosure.
Hackers skim 5m payment cards from Saks chain
03 April, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingHackers have stolen up to 5m payment card details from popular US department store chains Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off Fifth and Lord & Taylor.
Financial activity dominates dark web
03 April, 2018 by Jonathan NallyMonash University research has found that the majority of illegal and unethical dark web sites are devoted to activity such as bitcoin laundering.
Govt passes critical infrastructure safeguards
29 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew legislation passed by the federal government will extend its powers to protect Australian critical infrastructure against cyber attacks.
Australian unis targeted by phishers
29 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNine Iranians have been charged over an alleged global spear-phishing campaign that targeted up to 26 Australian universities.
Taking blockchain to the masses
28 March, 2018 by Anthony Brown, Corporate Consulting Engineer, Avaya Australia | Supplied by: Avaya Australia Pty LtdHow this booming concept can revolutionise everyday customer experience and enhance security.
Australia ranks second in APAC by cryptojacking threat
28 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia is the second most targeted nation in the APAC region behind Japan in terms of cryptojacking coin mining attacks.
US govt quietly passes data monitoring Bill
27 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US government has snuck in new legislation that would allow law enforcement agencies to demand access to private information held by US technology companies even when it is stored overseas.
Facebook offered data tool to ALP and LNP
26 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA new report claims Facebook approached major Australian politcal parties with advanced data matching functionality for targeting voters in marginal seats.
NZ receives new Privacy Bill
26 March, 2018The introduction of a new Privacy Bill in New Zealand has been welcomed by the Privacy Commissioner.
Cambridge Analytica shows regulation has failed
23 March, 2018 by Jonathan NallyThe failure of regulators, firms and individuals to protect sensitive data is behind cases such as the Cambridge Analytica furore, says Sydney academic.
Don't get hacked during the Games
23 March, 2018It is expected that the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will attract high levels of cybercrime, with businesses urged to stay alert for the possibility.
Medical records exposed by Telstra gaffe
22 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA major vulnerability in Telstra's popular Argus patient record sharing software may have left Australians' sensitive medical details exposed to attack.
Facebook in hot water over data harvesting
21 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFacebook's market value has plunged over allegations that Cambridge Analytica used profile data to influence the US presidential election.
