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.

Online rating system likely behind Domino's data leak

Online rating system likely behind Domino's data leak

As customers deal with influx of phishing emails.
Allie Coyne Oct 20 2017 9:58AM Security
Google offers Play app store bounty program

Google offers Play app store bounty program

Limited to specific apps and vulnerabilities.
Juha Saarinen Oct 20 2017 6:53AM Security
Cyber security concerns won't revive tape storage

Cyber security concerns won't revive tape storage

One month renaissance already cut short.
Ry Crozier Oct 20 2017 6:46AM Security
WA Police, Facebook warn against 'cyber' laws

WA Police, Facebook warn against 'cyber' laws

Should strengthen existing laws rather than create more.
Ry Crozier Oct 19 2017 4:04PM Strategy
Lockheed expands AI research at Melbourne lab

Lockheed expands AI research at Melbourne lab

Results could improve 'Australia’s defence and national security'.
Ry Crozier Oct 19 2017 11:45AM Security
ASIO warns cyber espionage against Australia will increase

ASIO warns cyber espionage against Australia will increase

Rewards are lucrative and risks are low.
Allie Coyne Oct 18 2017 4:15PM Security
Oracle scolds customers for not patching and getting pwned

Oracle scolds customers for not patching and getting pwned

While releasing another massive monthly critical patch update.
Juha Saarinen Oct 18 2017 11:20AM Security
Microsoft's bug database was hacked in 2013

Microsoft's bug database was hacked in 2013

By Morpho cyber espionage gang.
Joseph Menn Oct 18 2017 7:50AM Financial Services
Google offers stronger security for targeted users

Google offers stronger security for targeted users

Shutters third-party access to messages and Drive.
Juha Saarinen Oct 18 2017 6:55AM Security
Wi-fi flaw confuses Aussie internet users

Wi-fi flaw confuses Aussie internet users

Do home routers really need urgent patching?
Ry Crozier Oct 18 2017 6:45AM Telco/ISP
ANZ Bank in cyber security hiring spree

ANZ Bank in cyber security hiring spree

As rival CBA downscales.
Allie Coyne Oct 17 2017 11:30AM Security
Adobe rushes out fix for exploited Flash bug

Adobe rushes out fix for exploited Flash bug

After Kaspersky discovers hackers using flaw to deploy FinFisher.
a Staff Writer Oct 17 2017 6:45AM Security
Subaru key fob vulnerability lets hackers unlock cars

Subaru key fob vulnerability lets hackers unlock cars

Multiple models affected.
Juha Saarinen Oct 16 2017 10:00AM Security
Hyatt hotels hacked again, credit card data taken

Hyatt hotels hacked again, credit card data taken

Hotels in 13 countries hit.
Juha Saarinen Oct 16 2017 5:56AM Security
US deputy A-G calls for "responsible encryption"

US deputy A-G calls for "responsible encryption"

Argues it would "not amount to backdoors".
Juha Saarinen Oct 13 2017 11:41AM Security
Equifax takes down web page after new compromise

Equifax takes down web page after new compromise

Redirected to fake Adobe Flash update.
John McCrank , Staff Writers Oct 13 2017 6:28AM Security
United Airlines syncs Windows, Linux patch cycles

United Airlines syncs Windows, Linux patch cycles

Slashes downtime to update server fleet.
Sholto Macpherson Oct 13 2017 6:20AM Security
Defence contractor did not lose classified info: Pyne

Defence contractor did not lose classified info: Pyne

Breach did not reflect poorly on govt.
Ry Crozier Oct 12 2017 12:38PM Security
ANZ CISO presses for cybersecurity collaboration

ANZ CISO presses for cybersecurity collaboration

Plans to commercialise ANZ-led capability.
Stuart Corner Oct 12 2017 11:42AM Security
Hacked Aussie Defence firm lost fighter jet, bomb, ship plans

Hacked Aussie Defence firm lost fighter jet, bomb, ship plans

Reconstructing 30GB breach of highly sensitive documents.
Ry Crozier , Stuart Corner Oct 12 2017 7:03AM Security

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