Spotlight on Cyber Security Spotlight on Cyber Security

Most infosec leaders agree that traditional security methods, on their own, are no longer enough to combat advanced new threats. But what new techniques and strategies are they using? What lessons have they learnt from breaches?

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 10-12 October.

US-CERT warns of new RAT threat from North Korea

US-CERT warns of new RAT threat from North Korea

State-sponsored malware writers sharing code.
Juha Saarinen Aug 10 2018 2:02PM Security
Decryption laws edge closer to reality

Decryption laws edge closer to reality

Bill to be introduced before year-end.
Justin Hendry Aug 9 2018 4:00PM Strategy
Samsung Galaxy S7 vulnerable to hacking: researchers

Samsung Galaxy S7 vulnerable to hacking: researchers

Smartphone security flaw uncovered.
Jack Stubbs Aug 9 2018 7:00AM Hardware
Linux vulnerability could lead to DDoS attacks

Linux vulnerability could lead to DDoS attacks

Users advised to apply update.
Robert Abel Aug 8 2018 11:50AM Security
Big four banks, Sydney uni to tackle school cyber skills

Big four banks, Sydney uni to tackle school cyber skills

Backed by cash splash.
Matt Johnston Aug 8 2018 6:55AM Training & Development
Salesforce code error may have let APIs call wrong data

Salesforce code error may have let APIs call wrong data

Emergency release pushed through.
Ry Crozier Aug 6 2018 1:55PM Cloud
Virus hits contract chipmaker TSMC's operations

Virus hits contract chipmaker TSMC's operations

Introduced to environment after installing new tool.
a Staff Writer Aug 6 2018 7:49AM Security
New wi-fi crack attack allows outsiders to snag user creds

New wi-fi crack attack allows outsiders to snag user creds

Depending on length and complexity of password.
Juha Saarinen Aug 6 2018 6:45AM Security
Android apps found to contain Windows keylogger

Android apps found to contain Windows keylogger

Developed on infected machines.
Ry Crozier Aug 3 2018 7:00AM Security
Reddit IT admin accounts compromised in site hack

Reddit IT admin accounts compromised in site hack

Attackers access old backup file, internal systems.
Juha Saarinen Aug 2 2018 8:28AM Security
US charges three Ukrainians in payment card hacking spree

US charges three Ukrainians in payment card hacking spree

FIN7 hit more than 100 US companies.
Christopher Bing and Karen Freifeld Aug 2 2018 6:55AM Financial Services
In your face, passwords: big three browsers all adopt authentication API

In your face, passwords: big three browsers all adopt authentication API

Standard not signed off, but already ubiquitous.
Simon Sharwood Aug 1 2018 11:04AM Security
ANZ Banking Group reveals major cyber defence overhaul

ANZ Banking Group reveals major cyber defence overhaul

Powered by 1.5 Petabyte analytics environment.
Ry Crozier Jul 31 2018 12:00PM Financial Services
Bugcrowd to boost Australian presence

Bugcrowd to boost Australian presence

To bridge cyber skills shortage.
Matt Johnston Jul 31 2018 11:37AM Strategy
Cyber attacks rise in Australia's data breach numbers

Cyber attacks rise in Australia's data breach numbers

Health sector continues to have most incidents.
Ry Crozier Jul 31 2018 7:08AM Security
Defence pumps cyber research program

Defence pumps cyber research program

Pinpoints 'priority projects'.
Justin Hendry Jul 30 2018 12:03PM Strategy
USA creates 'do not buy' list of software from Russia and China

USA creates 'do not buy' list of software from Russia and China

Australia generally follows this kind of advice.
Mike Stone Jul 30 2018 12:00PM Financial Services
Telstra alerts business customers after privacy snafu

Telstra alerts business customers after privacy snafu

Telstra Tools leaked contact information.
Juha Saarinen Jul 30 2018 7:01AM Security
Qld probes privacy law changes to tackle drone concerns

Qld probes privacy law changes to tackle drone concerns

Surveillance controls questioned.
Justin Hendry Jul 30 2018 6:55AM Strategy
Amazon's face ID tool mismatched members of Congress to mugshots

Amazon's face ID tool mismatched members of Congress to mugshots

Rekognition fail.
Staff Writers Jul 27 2018 7:11AM Security

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