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.

WA unlocks personal student data for research

WA unlocks personal student data for research

Bill passes unamended.
Justin Hendry Dec 7 2017 3:39PM Strategy
Mobile keyboard developer exposed full data of 31m users

Mobile keyboard developer exposed full data of 31m users

AI.Type did not secure MongoDB connected to the internet.
Juha Saarinen Dec 6 2017 6:44AM Security
Police, security vendors take down Andromeda botnet

Police, security vendors take down Andromeda botnet

Suspected bot master arrested in Belarus.
Juha Saarinen Dec 5 2017 9:30AM Security
NSW prepares for broader e-voting scheme

NSW prepares for broader e-voting scheme

More voters eligible after law change.
Justin Hendry Dec 4 2017 1:15PM Strategy
Google to clamp down on Android app snooping

Google to clamp down on Android app snooping

Users will be warned via safe browsing feature.
Juha Saarinen Dec 4 2017 11:50AM Security
UK tells agencies not to use Kaspersky software

UK tells agencies not to use Kaspersky software

Follows US' lead.
a Staff Writer Dec 4 2017 7:45AM Financial Services
Three Uber security managers resign after breach

Three Uber security managers resign after breach

CEO criticises practices.
Joseph Menn and Dustin Volz Dec 4 2017 7:20AM Financial Services
Uber says 1.2m Aussies compromised in breach

Uber says 1.2m Aussies compromised in breach

Makes disclosure to Privacy Commissioner.
Allie Coyne Dec 2 2017 3:00PM Security
Apple's root bug fix for macOS breaks file sharing

Apple's root bug fix for macOS breaks file sharing

Easily remedied with a command.
Juha Saarinen Dec 1 2017 10:30AM Security
Apple rushes out patch for macOS root security hole

Apple rushes out patch for macOS root security hole

Flaw is trivial to exploit.
Juha Saarinen Nov 30 2017 6:30AM Security
Kaspersky says he would leave if Russia asked him to spy

Kaspersky says he would leave if Russia asked him to spy

Founder will 'fight' for company's reputation.
Staff Writers Nov 29 2017 11:32AM Security
MacOS gives users full admin rights without password

MacOS gives users full admin rights without password

Set a root password to prevent unauthorised access.
Juha Saarinen Nov 29 2017 7:57AM Security
Alleged ASIO hackers charged in the United States

Alleged ASIO hackers charged in the United States

For stealing data from three companies.
Juha Saarinen Nov 28 2017 6:50AM Security
Alleged Yahoo hacker expected to plead guilty

Alleged Yahoo hacker expected to plead guilty

Canadian extradited from US.
Nate Raymond Nov 27 2017 6:51AM Security
Hackers stole data from 1.7m Imgur users

Hackers stole data from 1.7m Imgur users

Breach went unnoticed for three years.
Allie Coyne Nov 25 2017 11:19AM Security
EU lawmakers back export control on spying tech

EU lawmakers back export control on spying tech

Modernising rules for cyber surveillance.
a Staff Writer Nov 24 2017 6:38AM Financial Services
WA govt wants to release identifiable student data

WA govt wants to release identifiable student data

For NAPLAN online, research purposes.
Justin Hendry Nov 23 2017 11:50AM Strategy
HP patches remote exploit bug in enterprise printers

HP patches remote exploit bug in enterprise printers

Over 50 models affected by flaw reported in August.
Juha Saarinen Nov 23 2017 10:50AM Security
Firefox will tell you if your data has been breached

Firefox will tell you if your data has been breached

Integration underway with haveibeenpwned.com.
Allie Coyne Nov 23 2017 9:07AM Security
Uber breach triggers global government probes

Uber breach triggers global government probes

Investigations after ride-sharing firm reveals cover-up.
Jim Finkle and Heather Somerville Nov 23 2017 6:47AM Security

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