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.

Confusion reigns over whether Aussie VPNs must keep user metadata

Confusion reigns over whether Aussie VPNs must keep user metadata

AGD refuses to provide clarity.
Juha Saarinen May 5 2017 6:45AM Security
Germany challenges Russia over alleged cyber attacks

Germany challenges Russia over alleged cyber attacks

Claims campaign of hacking for disinformation.
Andrea Shalal May 5 2017 6:44AM Security
Massive Google Docs phishing attack hits Gmail users

Massive Google Docs phishing attack hits Gmail users

Update: Self-replicating malware snarfs all contacts.
Juha Saarinen May 4 2017 6:21AM Security
Sabre investigating hack of user payments

Sabre investigating hack of user payments

Tech giant calls in Mandiant.
Staff Writers May 3 2017 10:55AM Security
Microsoft debuts locked-down Windows 10 S

Microsoft debuts locked-down Windows 10 S

Run any app you want, as long as it's from the Windows Store.
Juha Saarinen May 3 2017 9:44AM Security
Vic govt to deploy software to protect citizen data

Vic govt to deploy software to protect citizen data

Also backs digital tech for courts.
Ry Crozier May 2 2017 7:12PM Software
Watch out IT admins: you're a hacker's new target

Watch out IT admins: you're a hacker's new target

Why attackers are changing their focus.
Allie Coyne May 2 2017 2:00PM Security
SAN outages put dent in ATO's cybersecurity

SAN outages put dent in ATO's cybersecurity

Struggled to remain compliant.
Juha Saarinen May 1 2017 5:35PM Hardware
NSA ends warrantless spying on US digital comms

NSA ends warrantless spying on US digital comms

Privacy advocates welcome end of controversial practice.
Dustin Volz May 1 2017 7:06AM Security
IBM shipped malware on USB sticks

IBM shipped malware on USB sticks

Trojan found with Storwize initialisation tool.
Juha Saarinen May 1 2017 6:40AM Software
'Can you hear me?' phone scam reaches Australia

'Can you hear me?' phone scam reaches Australia

Making its way around the globe.
Allie Coyne Apr 28 2017 3:07PM Software
Australians invited to US Hack the Air Force bug bounty

Australians invited to US Hack the Air Force bug bounty

Five-Eyes hackers to join in for the first time.
Juha Saarinen Apr 28 2017 7:45AM Security
Atlassian plugs Confluence info leak hole

Atlassian plugs Confluence info leak hole

Two security problems in one week.
Juha Saarinen Apr 28 2017 7:30AM Security
The IT flaw that left an Aussie natsec agency base open to attack

The IT flaw that left an Aussie natsec agency base open to attack

How not to handle a vulnerability report.
Allie Coyne Apr 28 2017 6:30AM Security
South Australia gets its first CISO

South Australia gets its first CISO

To create whole-of-gov cyber strategy, centre of excellence.
Staff Writers Apr 27 2017 11:59AM Security
GE fixing bug that could let hackers shut down power grid

GE fixing bug that could let hackers shut down power grid

Hole allowed remote control.
Staff Writers Apr 27 2017 9:35AM Security
British man gets two years in prison for DDoS tool sales

British man gets two years in prison for DDoS tool sales

Inspired Lizard Squad's LOIC.
Juha Saarinen Apr 27 2017 6:43AM Security
Microsoft splits Win10 security, software updates

Microsoft splits Win10 security, software updates

Greater flexibility for when to install fixes.
Juha Saarinen Apr 26 2017 3:27PM Software
Former Expedia IT worker gets 15 months jail for insider trading

Former Expedia IT worker gets 15 months jail for insider trading

Sentenced in US for stealing confidential data.
a Staff Writer Apr 26 2017 12:30PM Security
Hyundai patches vulnerability in remote ignition app

Hyundai patches vulnerability in remote ignition app

Determined thieves could have made off with cars.
Staff Writers Apr 26 2017 10:20AM Security

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