88% of Aussie IT leaders facing cyber skills shortage
29 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly nine in 10 (88%) of Australian IT decision-makers responding to a recent Intel Security survey report are facing a cybersecurity skills gap within their organisations.
Standards body warns against SMS for 2FA
27 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US National Institute of Standards and Technology has advised against the use of SMS for two-factor authentication verification, and may disallow the technology altogether in the future.
Australian companies face risk of cyber litigation
25 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian companies should be preparing today for the anticipated introduction of mandatory data breach notification rules, which could expose unprepared companies to aggressive litigation, a legal expert has warned.
Panasonic Aero-PTZ security camera
25 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Panasonic Australia Pty LimitedPanasonic Australia has released the Aero-PTZ security camera, suitable for applications at height, at sea and on ports, piers and bridges, and designed for severe weather conditions, including rain, snow, extreme temperatures and gale-force winds.
Panasonic Video Insight video management software
22 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Panasonic Australia Pty LimitedPanasonic Australia has announced its Video Insight video management software, which is suited to surveillance in law enforcement, universities, health care, transport and logistics, as well as other commercial applications.
US insurer launches cyber liability coverage in Australia
21 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US-based Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company has launched a cyber breach liability insurance service in Australia.
US charges alleged KAT file-sharing site owner
21 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe alleged owner of Kick Ass Torrents (KAT), the most popular file-sharing site, has been arrested in Poland and faces extradition to the US to face criminal conspiracy charges.
2m Ubuntu users' data leaked; Telstra buys MSC Mobility; Bug bounty for cars
21 July, 2016 by Andrew CollinsData of 2m users leaked in Ubuntu web forum hack, Telstra to acquire mobility solution provider MSC Mobility, and Fiat Chrysler wants you to hack its cars.
Symantec led the $29bn security software market in 2015
18 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDespite reporting its third consecutive year of declining revenue, Symantec remained on top of the global security software market in 2015, according to Gartner.
More than $3.9bn lost to BEC scams
14 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOver the past three years at least 22,000 organisations worldwide have fallen victim to BEC scams, which involve criminals sending spoof emails from the CEO asking for large money transfers.
Australia is a prime target for ransomware
12 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia is the second most targeted nation in the world by ransomware attacks using the Angler exploit kit, with Trend Micro urging businesses to remain vigilant against any threats.
New malware exposes Macs to full concealed control
07 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBitdefender has discovered a new malware strain capable of giving attackers full, undetected control over Mac computers, including unrestricted access to all files on infected systems.
Symantec holes "as bad as it gets"; $250m to fix Telstra problems; ADSL regulation inquiry
07 July, 2016 by Andrew CollinsProject Zero finds "multiple critical vulnerabilities" in Symantec products, Telstra pledges $250m for network fixes, and the ACCC investigates whether ADSL should stay regulated.
Would you pay a ransom?
01 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Radware AustraliaMost C-suite executives say they would not pay up in the face of a ransomware attack. Unless they've been attacked, that is, in which case almost half say they would.
Malware silently roots phones; Dell sells SonicWALL and Quest; 154m Americans' data leaked
30 June, 2016 by Andrew CollinsDell Software Group offloaded to private equity and hedge fund, 'Godless' malware found on Google Play, and data brokerage customer details leaked.
