Government responds to #censusfail report
28 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government has not accepted a recommendation from senators Nick Xenophon and Stirling Griff to make giving a name voluntary while completing the census.
Joint Cyber Security Centres to unite public, private sectors
24 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe government has opened the first of five planned Joint Cyber Security Centres, which will serve as spaces for government, industry and law enforcement to collaborate on security improvements.
Microsoft issues critical Flash security update
23 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDespite the decision to delay this month's batch of Windows patches, Microsoft has pushed out an update that fixes potential vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash libraries embedded in newer Windows browsers.
Boosting IT security doesn't combat fraud: agencies
21 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA study of fraud incidents and losses shows that only a minority of federal agencies believe that improving IT security helped reduce fraud.
Google discloses zero-day Windows flaw
20 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGoogle has disclosed a Windows flaw that could be used to steal private data, just days after Microsoft announced it is skipping the monthly release of Windows patches.
Is Trump using an unsecured smartphone?
20 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTwo US senators have written to the Department of Defense raising concerns over reports that President Donald Trump may still be using his personal unsecured smartphone.
Breaches becoming more complex and damaging
15 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe human element remains a key target for cybercriminals seeking to extract sensitive data, according to the findings of a recent report from Verizon.
Hackers on the rise despite enterprise security measures
15 February, 2017Security breaches have affected at least two-thirds of organisations in the past two years, according to new research.
Firms value hands-on security skills over education
14 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOrganisations worldwide continue to face a serious shortage of applicants for cybersecurity positions, and those candidates who do apply often lack the desired hands-on skills and certifications, according to ISACA.
Verizon opens advanced SOC in Canberra
07 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingVerizon's new Asia-Pacific Threat and Analytics Centre in Canberra will provide real-time insight into cyber threats for both companies and government customers in the region.
AISA faces member revolt
06 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe board of AISA, the industry body for Australia's infosec sector, is resisting an attempt by a group of disgruntled members to vacate the entire board and hold a full re-election.
Privacy complaints grew 7.7% in FY16
02 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe OAIC has released statistics indicating renewed public interest in privacy issues and accessing government information via Freedom of Information requests.
180,000 servers still vulnerable to Heartbleed
31 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDespite a fix being available for nearly two years, around 180,000 servers worldwide are still vulnerable to the Heartbleed SSL exploit, including several thousand in Australia.
Ransomware shuts guests out of hotel rooms
31 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIn two high-profile incidents, attackers shut down an Austrian hotel's entire IT system and ransomware infected 70% of Washington DC police's public CCTV video recorders.
Half of US adults don't trust govt with their data
30 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAround 50% of US adults have no or little confidence that the US government can protect their personal data and 70% anticipate major cyber attacks on the nation's infrastructure within the next five years.
