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.

Mirai botmaster behind Deutsche Telekom attack pleads guilty

Mirai botmaster behind Deutsche Telekom attack pleads guilty

Also admitted to British router hijack.
Max Metzger Jul 25 2017 8:00AM Financial Services
G Suite customers leak internal data via Groups

G Suite customers leak internal data via Groups

Tick a box configuration mistake.
Juha Saarinen Jul 25 2017 6:59AM Security
Sweden exposed sensitive data on citizens, military personnel

Sweden exposed sensitive data on citizens, military personnel

Sent unredacted drivers licence database to marketers.
Juha Saarinen Jul 24 2017 9:00AM Security
Microsoft rolls out cloud-based fuzzing tool

Microsoft rolls out cloud-based fuzzing tool

"Project Springfield" comes alive.
Juha Saarinen Jul 24 2017 6:43AM Security
Symantec tricked into revoking SSL certs with fake keys

Symantec tricked into revoking SSL certs with fake keys

Journo tests legitimacy processes.
Juha Saarinen Jul 21 2017 3:36PM Security
Moscow in talks with US to create cyber working group

Moscow in talks with US to create cyber working group

But is it a "pipe dream"?
a Staff Writer Jul 21 2017 10:15AM Financial Services
Law enforcement shuts down two biggest dark web marketplaces

Law enforcement shuts down two biggest dark web marketplaces

AlphaBay, Hansa gone.
Dustin Volz Jul 21 2017 6:50AM Security
Russian sentenced to five years prison for 'Citadel' malware

Russian sentenced to five years prison for 'Citadel' malware

Second to go to jail.
Staff Writers Jul 20 2017 9:26AM Security
AWS warns users about open S3 buckets

AWS warns users about open S3 buckets

Following Dow Jones bungle.
Allie Coyne Jul 19 2017 2:50PM Security
Oracle E-Business Suite servers vulnerable to full data leaks

Oracle E-Business Suite servers vulnerable to full data leaks

Patch now or risk regulatory data breach wrath.
Juha Saarinen Jul 19 2017 10:40AM Security
MacGibbon to lead Australian Cyber Security Centre

MacGibbon to lead Australian Cyber Security Centre

Centre will get 24/7 response capability.
Allie Coyne Jul 18 2017 12:01PM Security
Petya damage to TNT Express systems is likely permanent

Petya damage to TNT Express systems is likely permanent

Courier reveals it was also hit by WannaCry.
Allie Coyne Jul 18 2017 8:57AM Security
Hacker makes off with millions in cryptocurrency heist

Hacker makes off with millions in cryptocurrency heist

Allegedly altered Ethereum address for ICO.
Juha Saarinen Jul 18 2017 8:30AM Financial Services
Google wants users to migrate away from SMS for two-step verification

Google wants users to migrate away from SMS for two-step verification

Text messages susceptible to phishing attacks.
Juha Saarinen Jul 17 2017 9:20AM Security
Ashley Madison parent in $14.3m settlement over data breach

Ashley Madison parent in $14.3m settlement over data breach

But denies wrongdoing.
Jonathan Stempel Jul 17 2017 6:49AM Financial Services
US govt crackdown threatens Kaspersky's American dream

US govt crackdown threatens Kaspersky's American dream

Lingering Russia ties having lasting impact.
Jim Finkle, Joseph Menn and Dustin Volz Jul 17 2017 6:49AM Financial Services
Why you should care about the govt's encryption crackdown

Why you should care about the govt's encryption crackdown

And why the new laws are unlikely to make a difference.
Allie Coyne Jul 14 2017 3:45PM Security
Securitas boss bankrupted after ID theft

Securitas boss bankrupted after ID theft

Booted from job and board appointments.
Juha Saarinen Jul 14 2017 11:45AM Security
Australian govt will introduce decryption laws before end of year

Australian govt will introduce decryption laws before end of year

Legal powers to force assistance where necessary.
Allie Coyne Jul 14 2017 9:17AM Security
Bupa employee steals data for 108,000 global customers

Bupa employee steals data for 108,000 global customers

Personal details exposed.
a Staff Writer Jul 14 2017 6:56AM Security

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