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.

Phishers go after Red Cross data breach victims

Phishers go after Red Cross data breach victims

Texts ask users to click on links.
Allie Coyne Nov 2 2016 4:16PM Security
Govt to tell agency chiefs to fix cyber security

Govt to tell agency chiefs to fix cyber security

Departments the "weak link" in national defences.
Allie Coyne Nov 2 2016 2:48PM Security
'Sorry' isn't good enough when sensitive data is compromised

'Sorry' isn't good enough when sensitive data is compromised

[Blog post] Lack of responsibility means Red Cross won't be the last.
Juha Saarinen Nov 2 2016 2:30PM Security
Data Security vs Human Behaviour

Data Security vs Human Behaviour

Employees could be businesses’ biggest cyber security risk in Australia. Find out why.
Nov 2 2016 12:02PM
Microsoft says Russia-linked hackers exploiting Windows zero-day

Microsoft says Russia-linked hackers exploiting Windows zero-day

Fancy Bear group resurfaces.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2016 9:25AM Security
Britain to spend $3bn to boost cyber defences

Britain to spend $3bn to boost cyber defences

New national strategy to be unveiled.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2016 6:48AM Security
Aussie police arrest four in global dark net sting

Aussie police arrest four in global dark net sting

Searches allegedly uncover illicit drugs for sale.
Allie Coyne Nov 1 2016 10:49AM Security
Google to tighten SSL certificate security policies

Google to tighten SSL certificate security policies

In a year.
Juha Saarinen Nov 1 2016 10:00AM Security
Aussie banks targeted by Android GM Bot malware

Aussie banks targeted by Android GM Bot malware

Stay away from third-party app stores.
Juha Saarinen Nov 1 2016 9:00AM Security
'Shadow Brokers' dumps list of NSA-hacked attack servers

'Shadow Brokers' dumps list of NSA-hacked attack servers

Chinese and Russian machines listed.
Juha Saarinen Nov 1 2016 6:35AM Security
Google warns of Windows zero-day under active exploit

Google warns of Windows zero-day under active exploit

Microsoft yet to issue patch.
Juha Saarinen Nov 1 2016 6:26AM Security
Aussie super firms scolded over phish-like marketing

Aussie super firms scolded over phish-like marketing

'Undermining' education on being safe online.
Allie Coyne Oct 31 2016 4:42PM Security
Celebrity iCloud hacker given 18-month sentence

Celebrity iCloud hacker given 18-month sentence

First 'celebgate' jail term handed down.
Staff Writers Oct 31 2016 11:19AM Security
Booz Allen reviewing security after second NSA contractor charged

Booz Allen reviewing security after second NSA contractor charged

Brings in former FBI director.
Staff Writers Oct 31 2016 6:38AM Security
Contractor behind Australia's biggest-ever data breach revealed

Contractor behind Australia's biggest-ever data breach revealed

Exclusive: How human error exposed 550,000 donors.
Allie Coyne Oct 28 2016 4:25PM Security
Australia's biggest data breach sees 1.3m records leaked

Australia's biggest data breach sees 1.3m records leaked

Medical data exposed.
Allie Coyne Oct 28 2016 12:00PM Security
New US surveillance rules raise privacy concerns

New US surveillance rules raise privacy concerns

Changes make it easier for law enforcement agencies to access warrants.
Staff Writers Oct 28 2016 11:40AM Security
Attackers can 'AtomBomb' every version of Windows

Attackers can 'AtomBomb' every version of Windows

Operating system design flaw makes mitigation tricky.
Allie Coyne Oct 28 2016 9:20AM Security
La Trobe to offer postgrad cybersecurity degree

La Trobe to offer postgrad cybersecurity degree

Industry-led Master of Cybersecurity.
Juha Saarinen Oct 27 2016 10:13AM Security
Adobe issues emergency patch for exploited Flash zero-day

Adobe issues emergency patch for exploited Flash zero-day

Windows users targeted.
Juha Saarinen Oct 27 2016 9:37AM Security

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