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.

Xen patches critical guest privilege escalation bug

Xen patches critical guest privilege escalation bug

'Bunker buster' flaw mirrors older vulnerability.
Juha Saarinen Jul 29 2016 9:00AM Security
Google hardens the Linux kernel in Android

Google hardens the Linux kernel in Android

Memory protections and attack surface reductions.
Juha Saarinen Jul 28 2016 1:11PM Security
Is the national security incursion provoking would-be hackers?

Is the national security incursion provoking would-be hackers?

[Opinion] Balancing cyber-prevention with civil liberties.
Monique Mann , Michael Wilson Jul 28 2016 11:52AM Security
LastPass fixes critical browser extension bugs

LastPass fixes critical browser extension bugs

Researcher says password managers are still safer than recycling.
Juha Saarinen Jul 28 2016 8:30AM Security
Big-name wireless keyboards open to silent eavesdropping

Big-name wireless keyboards open to silent eavesdropping

Keysniffer vulnerability easily exploited.
Juha Saarinen Jul 27 2016 11:00AM Security
Obama issues first govt guide on responding to cyber attack

Obama issues first govt guide on responding to cyber attack

Criticised for lack of detail.
Staff Writers Jul 27 2016 9:45AM Security
How much should you trust your hardware vendor?

How much should you trust your hardware vendor?

[Blog post] Jumping all in with a single provider is risky.
Tony Campbell Jul 26 2016 3:00PM Security
Europol, Intel and Kaspersky launch anti-ransomware project

Europol, Intel and Kaspersky launch anti-ransomware project

Will provide decryptors and preventative advice.
Juha Saarinen Jul 26 2016 12:00PM Security
Snowden working on smartphone anti-surveillance device

Snowden working on smartphone anti-surveillance device

Teams up with hacker to build prototype.
Juha Saarinen Jul 22 2016 6:27AM Security
Dell SonicWall GMS comes with hidden backdoor

Dell SonicWall GMS comes with hidden backdoor

Multiple vulnerabilities in firewall management and reporting console.
Juha Saarinen Jul 21 2016 11:21AM Security
Oracle releases biggest-ever security update

Oracle releases biggest-ever security update

Covers 159 flaws that can be remotely exploited without creds.
Juha Saarinen Jul 21 2016 9:41AM Security
Aussie site caught up in CryptXXX ransomware-spreading campaign

Aussie site caught up in CryptXXX ransomware-spreading campaign

Dunlop's site compromised, users redirected to exploit kit.
Juha Saarinen Jul 20 2016 11:41AM Security
'Thousands' of products vulnerable to code hooking abuse

'Thousands' of products vulnerable to code hooking abuse

Microsoft to patch hooking engine next month.
Juha Saarinen Jul 20 2016 6:29AM Security
No, SFG isn't Stuxnet 2.0

No, SFG isn't Stuxnet 2.0

[Blog post] Overhyped and underdone.
Tony Campbell Jul 19 2016 3:00PM Security
How a hacker stole money from Google, Microsoft, and Facebook

How a hacker stole money from Google, Microsoft, and Facebook

Companies did not verify premium rate call back numbers.
Juha Saarinen Jul 19 2016 9:40AM Security
Fifteen-year-old server-side bug opens up websites

Fifteen-year-old server-side bug opens up websites

Admins advised to block proxy request headers.
Juha Saarinen Jul 19 2016 6:08AM Security
Australia gets its first cyber minister

Australia gets its first cyber minister

Former diplomat to take on defence of electronic borders.
Paris Cowan Jul 18 2016 4:13PM Security
Ubuntu user forums hack leaks millions of user details

Ubuntu user forums hack leaks millions of user details

Attacker took advantage of unpatched software.
Juha Saarinen Jul 18 2016 6:27AM Security
Dangerous malware discovered in EU energy company

Dangerous malware discovered in EU energy company

'SFG' could shut down grid.
Staff Writers Jul 15 2016 10:05AM Security
US govt can't force Microsoft to hand over emails stored overseas

US govt can't force Microsoft to hand over emails stored overseas

Tech giant wins landmark appeals case.
Jonathan Stempel , Staff Writers Jul 15 2016 6:43AM Security

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