Spotlight on cyber security Spotlight on cyber security

Has cyber security in its current form failed? Most information security leaders agree that traditional methods, on their own, aren’t working in the face of the increasing number and severity of threats.

So what are the new and likely future threats? How can cyber security be fixed? Is your infosec team suffering from breach fatigue and, if so, what tools can you put in place to help them?

iTnews will provide some answers to these questions in our Spotlight on cyber security, coinciding with the Australian Information Security Association’s national conference on 18-20 October.

This Spotlight is supported by RSA.

Microsoft's Docs site still leaking sensitive info

Microsoft's Docs site still leaking sensitive info

Reinserted search function not yet fixed.
Juha Saarinen Mar 27 2017 5:20PM Security
Necurs botnet swaps Locky for pump'n'dump scams

Necurs botnet swaps Locky for pump'n'dump scams

Picks up financial fraud spam.
Staff Writers Mar 24 2017 2:27PM Security
Google to punish Symantec for issuing bogus certs

Google to punish Symantec for issuing bogus certs

Will distrust all Symantec certificates gradually, forcing reissue.
Juha Saarinen Mar 24 2017 12:20PM Security
Dastardly dev hides app store in Apple App Store app

Dastardly dev hides app store in Apple App Store app

Snuck through Apple's defences.
Staff Writers Mar 24 2017 11:01AM Security
'Invoice' spammers pervert RTF files to hide malware

'Invoice' spammers pervert RTF files to hide malware

Malformations galore.
Juha Saarinen Mar 24 2017 6:34AM Security
NSW govt steals AUSTRAC CIO as first cyber chief

NSW govt steals AUSTRAC CIO as first cyber chief

Inaugural state CISO.
Allie Coyne Mar 23 2017 2:27PM Security
Lastpass patches creds-stealing bugs in browser plugins

Lastpass patches creds-stealing bugs in browser plugins

Google security researcher finds three in a row.
Juha Saarinen Mar 23 2017 6:47AM Security
Govt undermined by 'tick box' security culture: MacGibbon

Govt undermined by 'tick box' security culture: MacGibbon

Vigilance is a full-time job.
Paris Cowan Mar 23 2017 6:40AM Security
Anti-viruses can be hijacked via legit Windows tool

Anti-viruses can be hijacked via legit Windows tool

DoubleAgent attack hard to defend against.
Allie Coyne Mar 22 2017 10:00AM Security
Qld cop charged with misusing database

Qld cop charged with misusing database

Police officer allegedly caught snooping.
Allie Coyne Mar 21 2017 12:10PM Security
ASIC chief warns of dangers with AI, automation

ASIC chief warns of dangers with AI, automation

Trust must be earned in 'fourth industrial revolution'.
Allie Coyne Mar 20 2017 10:54AM Security
Trump gives $1.9bn to cyber security

Trump gives $1.9bn to cyber security

First budget intends to strengthen DHS' infosec.
Max Metzger Mar 20 2017 10:27AM Financial Services
Intel launches first bug bounty program

Intel launches first bug bounty program

Covers hardware, firmware, and software.
Juha Saarinen Mar 17 2017 11:24AM Security
Yahoo breach indictment shows Kremlin, hackers working hand-in-hand

Yahoo breach indictment shows Kremlin, hackers working hand-in-hand

Russia denies FSB staff were involved in hack.
Staff Writers Mar 17 2017 9:22AM Security
Why Australia Post ransomwared its own staff

Why Australia Post ransomwared its own staff

But stopped after the pilot.
Allie Coyne Mar 17 2017 6:40AM Security
Citadel malware writer 'Kolypto' charged

Citadel malware writer 'Kolypto' charged

Original developer still on the run.
Juha Saarinen Mar 17 2017 6:29AM Security
Microsoft launches bug bounty for Office previews

Microsoft launches bug bounty for Office previews

Testers have three months to score up to US$15,000.
Juha Saarinen Mar 16 2017 10:40AM Security
AFP hints at 'developments' in Census investigation

AFP hints at 'developments' in Census investigation

While ACIC defends ACORN.
Allie Coyne Mar 16 2017 10:33AM Security
WhatsApp, Telegram users susceptible to hack

WhatsApp, Telegram users susceptible to hack

Services patch flaws found by Check Point.
Staff Writers Mar 16 2017 6:53AM Security
US indicts Russian spies over massive Yahoo hack

US indicts Russian spies over massive Yahoo hack

Hopes for cooperation on extraditions.
Dustin Volz Mar 16 2017 6:09AM Security

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