cyber-security

Two US senators want to target ransomware by sanctioning nations that allow it

Two US senators want to target ransomware by sanctioning nations that allow it

As part of Sanction and Stop Ransomware Act.
Staff Writer Aug 6 2021 6:54AM Security
Toll Group justifies ASD engagement times following ransomware attacks

Toll Group justifies ASD engagement times following ransomware attacks

Says it was preoccupied with the incident response.
Justin Hendry Aug 2 2021 6:41PM Security
University of South Australia creates CISO role

University of South Australia creates CISO role

Looks to strengthen its cyber security.
Kate Weber Aug 2 2021 6:55AM Training & Development
NSW Education says cyber attack may have compromised contact data

NSW Education says cyber attack may have compromised contact data

Forensic analysis now underway to "fully assess risk".
Justin Hendry Jul 30 2021 10:44AM Security
Audits alone won't solve govt cyber woes: ANAO

Audits alone won't solve govt cyber woes: ANAO

Internal assurance, incentives needed to drive improvements first.
Justin Hendry Jul 27 2021 6:49AM Strategy
Cyber attack disrupts major South African port operations

Cyber attack disrupts major South African port operations

Some movement of cargo impacted.
Zandi Shabalala and Tanisha Heiberg Jul 23 2021 6:55AM Security
NSW Customer Service dept appoints cluster CISO

NSW Customer Service dept appoints cluster CISO

Finds new leader at NSW Justice.
Justin Hendry Jul 20 2021 6:30AM Strategy
Facebook says Iranian hackers used site to spy on US military personnel

Facebook says Iranian hackers used site to spy on US military personnel

Around 200 accounts taken down.
Elizabeth Culliford Jul 16 2021 12:08PM Security
US offers millions for information on state-backed hackers

US offers millions for information on state-backed hackers

As it launches an online hub to help ransomware victims.
Sarah N. Lynch Jul 16 2021 6:55AM Security
Microsoft says Israeli group sold tools to hack Windows

Microsoft says Israeli group sold tools to hack Windows

Spyware used to target dissidents.
Christopher Bing Jul 16 2021 6:45AM Security
Industry panel urges govt to adopt clear policy position on ransomware

Industry panel urges govt to adopt clear policy position on ransomware

Including for payments.
Justin Hendry Jul 15 2021 6:03PM Security
ACSC reinstates level zero maturity rating in Essential Eight

ACSC reinstates level zero maturity rating in Essential Eight

As controls become more strict.
Justin Hendry Jul 15 2021 11:03AM Security
Macquarie Telecom to build new data centre in Sydney

Macquarie Telecom to build new data centre in Sydney

IC3 Super West to house cyber security centre of excellence.
Justin Hendry Jul 14 2021 11:26AM Storage
Govt could make IoT security standards mandatory

Govt could make IoT security standards mandatory

Nine months after a voluntary scheme came into effect.
Justin Hendry Jul 13 2021 4:01PM Security
Cann Group recovers $1.2m in stolen funds after cyber fraud

Cann Group recovers $1.2m in stolen funds after cyber fraud

Lost $3.6m in February.
Kate Weber Jul 9 2021 5:17PM Strategy
NSW Education department hit by cyber attack

NSW Education department hit by cyber attack

Just days before school term resumes.
Justin Hendry Jul 8 2021 2:47PM Security
AWS, Google say cyber takeover laws could make incident response worse

AWS, Google say cyber takeover laws could make incident response worse

'Partnership is what needs to happen here, not compulsion'.
Justin Hendry Jul 8 2021 1:09PM Security
Treasury revisits cyber terrorism insurance cover

Treasury revisits cyber terrorism insurance cover

Looks to include incidents under national terrorism insurance scheme.
Justin Hendry Jul 5 2021 12:28PM Security
US, UK officials blame Russian hackers for hundreds of brute-force attacks

US, UK officials blame Russian hackers for hundreds of brute-force attacks

Government, private sector networks targeted.
Raphael Satter Jul 2 2021 6:55AM Security
National Archives gets $67m to digitise records, boost cyber security

National Archives gets $67m to digitise records, boost cyber security

Funding boost to fast-track preservation efforts.
Justin Hendry Jul 1 2021 12:15PM Strategy

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