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 says North Korea-linked hackers stole sensitive information

Microsoft says North Korea-linked hackers stole sensitive information

Takes control of web domains used by group.
Staff Writer Jan 1 2020 4:57PM Security
Wyze accidentally exposes internal analytics database

Wyze accidentally exposes internal analytics database

Finds no evidence it was accessed by anyone.
Staff Writer Dec 30 2019 9:55AM Security
Maastricht University pulls all IT offline after ransomware attack

Maastricht University pulls all IT offline after ransomware attack

Incident under internal and police investigation.
Staff Writer Dec 28 2019 12:49AM Security
Malware broker behind US hacks is now teaching computer skills in China

Malware broker behind US hacks is now teaching computer skills in China

Used RAT against three US companies.
Steve Stecklow and Alexandra Harney Dec 26 2019 6:11AM Security
Citrix vulnerability could expose 3500 Aussie companies

Citrix vulnerability could expose 3500 Aussie companies

Vendor urges admins to mitigate "immediately".
Staff Writer Dec 24 2019 12:11PM Networking
ATO hands Macquarie Telecom $20m internet gateway deal

ATO hands Macquarie Telecom $20m internet gateway deal

Will leverage telco's as-a-service SOC play.
Justin Hendry Dec 23 2019 3:18PM Security
Twitter discloses Android app flaw that could allow account takeovers

Twitter discloses Android app flaw that could allow account takeovers

Urges users to update.
Staff Writer Dec 21 2019 10:17AM Security
CBA finally names its new permanent CISO

CBA finally names its new permanent CISO

Replacement for Yuval Illuz found after more than a year.
Julian Bajkowski Dec 20 2019 7:05AM Financial Services
Russia plans 'sovereign internet' tests to combat external threats

Russia plans 'sovereign internet' tests to combat external threats

Experiment to put domestic internet infrastructure through its paces.
Nadezhda Tsydenova Dec 20 2019 6:55AM Networking
Facebook to stop using 2FA tool to feed friend suggestions feature

Facebook to stop using 2FA tool to feed friend suggestions feature

As part of a wide-ranging privacy overhaul.
Katie Paul Dec 20 2019 6:50AM Security
IT contractor faces new charges over LandMark White data breaches

IT contractor faces new charges over LandMark White data breaches

Suspect remains in custody.
Justin Hendry Dec 19 2019 10:50AM Security
Weak digital keys menace millions of IoT devices

Weak digital keys menace millions of IoT devices

Cheap and easy to crack.
Juha Saarinen Dec 17 2019 1:35PM Security
ClickShare presentation devices riddled with vulnerabilities

ClickShare presentation devices riddled with vulnerabilities

PowerPwned presentations.
Juha Saarinen Dec 17 2019 1:34PM Security
ATO gets $151m for better storage, security

ATO gets $151m for better storage, security

MYEFO: While Home Affairs gets $31m to improve visa and citizenship processing ICT.
Justin Hendry Dec 16 2019 1:38PM Strategy
ACSC chief Rachel Noble ascends to head ASD

ACSC chief Rachel Noble ascends to head ASD

Replaces Mike Burgess.
Justin Hendry Dec 16 2019 12:45AM Strategy
NSW govt told to urgently improve cyber security resilience

NSW govt told to urgently improve cyber security resilience

Auditor reveals poor agency self-assessment results.
Justin Hendry Dec 13 2019 12:02PM Strategy
Malnourished healthcare cybersecurity creates ransomware epidemic

Malnourished healthcare cybersecurity creates ransomware epidemic

Cheaper to pay insurance excess than to add protection.
Juha Saarinen Dec 13 2019 7:00AM Security
Government reveals censorship overhaul, stiff privacy penalties for Digital Platforms

Government reveals censorship overhaul, stiff privacy penalties for Digital Platforms

eSafety Commissioner granted new plug-pulling and search de-listing powers.
Julian Bajkowski Dec 12 2019 1:31PM Cloud
Mastercard joins with Australia Post on digital identity, but who's using what is deeply unclear

Mastercard joins with Australia Post on digital identity, but who's using what is deeply unclear

Commonwealth Bank, Mastercard's biggest issuer, not mentioned either.
Julian Bajkowski Dec 12 2019 9:00AM Security
Iran says it foiled "very big" foreign cyber attack

Iran says it foiled "very big" foreign cyber attack

Two months after reports of a US cyber operation against the country.
Staff Writer Dec 12 2019 6:48AM Networking

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