infosec

AGL Energy hires global infosec expert as first-ever CISO

AGL Energy hires global infosec expert as first-ever CISO

CV includes roles at British American Tobacco, Reuters and IBM.
Andrew Sadauskas Mar 14 2016 11:00AM Security
EU close to passing first-ever uniform cyber security rules

EU close to passing first-ever uniform cyber security rules

Wants to compel web giants to share their data breaches.
Staff Writers Jan 15 2016 5:02PM Security
Sexual assault complaints caught up in Qld Education hack

Sexual assault complaints caught up in Qld Education hack

More than 600 records accessed, 16 people notified.
Paris Cowan Nov 13 2015 11:55AM Security
Qld TAFE, Education websites hacked

Qld TAFE, Education websites hacked

Anonymous assailants threaten state govt over stolen data.
Paris Cowan Nov 10 2015 11:34AM Security
WA auditors guess govt database passwords on first attempt

WA auditors guess govt database passwords on first attempt

Performance watchdog laments atrocious security.
Paris Cowan Nov 6 2015 10:37AM Security
Things are looking good for Australia's cyber security strategy

Things are looking good for Australia's cyber security strategy

[Blog post] AISA abuzz with chat of what the future holds.
Tony Campbell Oct 20 2015 2:30PM Security
Russian jailed in US over Citadel malware

Russian jailed in US over Citadel malware

Handed 4.5 year sentence.
Staff Writers Sep 30 2015 6:38AM Security
Apple iOS 9 packs huge set of security patches

Apple iOS 9 packs huge set of security patches

Upgrade squishes 98 vulnerabilities.
Juha Saarinen Sep 18 2015 6:33AM Security
Queensland: Legacy IT bringing down infosec efforts

Queensland: Legacy IT bringing down infosec efforts

[Blog post] Can a tough IT security regime overcome the legacy risk?
Paris Cowan Sep 16 2015 6:20AM Security
South Australia: Where small doesn't equal insecure

South Australia: Where small doesn't equal insecure

[Blog post] Adelaide punching above its weight.
Paris Cowan Sep 15 2015 12:00PM Security
Bridging Australia's infosec skills gap

Bridging Australia's infosec skills gap

[Blog post] High noon for local IT security students.
Tony Campbell Sep 8 2015 2:45PM Security
Abbott's national cyber security strategy still months away

Abbott's national cyber security strategy still months away

Exclusive: scheduled to arrive at end of October.
Allie Coyne Sep 7 2015 6:51AM Security
Dangerous CoreBot info-stealing malware discovered

Dangerous CoreBot info-stealing malware discovered

Attackers create upgradeable malware.
Doug Olenick , Staff Writer Sep 3 2015 5:19AM Security
US weighs Russia, China sanctions in cyber attacks

US weighs Russia, China sanctions in cyber attacks

Plans to retaliate after embarrassing breaches.
Staff Writers Sep 1 2015 1:50PM Security
BitTorrent plugs denial of service protocol vulnerability

BitTorrent plugs denial of service protocol vulnerability

libµTP receives patch against traffic reflection abuse.
Juha Saarinen Aug 28 2015 3:00AM Security
Linux Foundation starts security vetting program for FOSS

Linux Foundation starts security vetting program for FOSS

Seeks input on initial criteria.
Juha Saarinen Aug 26 2015 11:38AM Security
Google Play store app exploited critical 'Certifi-gate' Android flaw

Google Play store app exploited critical 'Certifi-gate' Android flaw

Recordable Activator dev only wanted a temp solution.
Adam Greenberg Aug 26 2015 11:28AM Security
Adobe settles giant 2013 data breach class action suit

Adobe settles giant 2013 data breach class action suit

Compensation not disclosed.
Juha Saarinen Aug 17 2015 6:21PM Security
Lenovo rootkit loaded bloatware onto clean Windows installs

Lenovo rootkit loaded bloatware onto clean Windows installs

Large number of consumer devices affected.
Juha Saarinen Aug 13 2015 11:14AM Security
Rootkit hole left in Intel processors for 16 years

Rootkit hole left in Intel processors for 16 years

Memory sinkhole leaves older chips permanently vulnerable.
Staff Writer Aug 12 2015 4:36PM Security

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