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.

Attackers use Hacking Team exploit to drop ransomware

Attackers use Hacking Team exploit to drop ransomware

Around a quarter of older Android devices at risk.
Juha Saarinen Apr 26 2016 6:44AM Security
Researcher finds backdoor on Facebook server

Researcher finds backdoor on Facebook server

Staffer passwords captured and copied.
Juha Saarinen Apr 22 2016 11:00AM Security
FBI paid more than $1.7m to crack San Bernardino iPhone

FBI paid more than $1.7m to crack San Bernardino iPhone

Highest figure ever.
Staff Writers Apr 22 2016 6:47AM Security
British spy agencies' secret mass surveillance revealed

British spy agencies' secret mass surveillance revealed

"Bulk personal datasets" could contain all recorded data on an individual.
Juha Saarinen Apr 22 2016 6:36AM Security
Apple refused China request for source code

Apple refused China request for source code

Lawyer reveals recent request.
Staff Writers Apr 21 2016 6:55AM Security
Govt to spend $230m on cyber security strategy

Govt to spend $230m on cyber security strategy

Will appoint a "cyber ambassador".
Allie Coyne Apr 21 2016 6:32AM Security
Groundhog Day for Australian data breach alerts bill?

Groundhog Day for Australian data breach alerts bill?

Govt plans introduction, but not passage, before election.
Allie Coyne Apr 20 2016 5:15PM Security
Should cyber security be an employee KPI?

Should cyber security be an employee KPI?

Former CIA tech boss warns Aussie business about insider security threat.
Andrew Sadauskas Apr 20 2016 10:22AM Security
How to protect yourself against social engineering

How to protect yourself against social engineering

[Blog post] The problem is growing.
Tony Campbell Apr 19 2016 2:40PM Security
Can NSW commuters trust contactless card payments?

Can NSW commuters trust contactless card payments?

Security at the turnstile.
Paris Cowan Apr 19 2016 9:36AM Strategy
How a lone hacker cracked Hacking Team

How a lone hacker cracked Hacking Team

'DIY guide' details long, well-planned attack.
Juha Saarinen Apr 19 2016 9:14AM Security
Is the ABS turning Census data into a hacker's honeypot?

Is the ABS turning Census data into a hacker's honeypot?

Concerns raised about privacy, data integrity.
Allie Coyne Apr 19 2016 6:54AM Security
Call for US IRS chief to resign over handling of data breach

Call for US IRS chief to resign over handling of data breach

Cyber defense capabilities questioned.
Staff Writers Apr 18 2016 12:22PM Security
ISO vulnerability disclosure standard now free

ISO vulnerability disclosure standard now free

Guide for how to handle vulnerability reports.
Juha Saarinen Apr 18 2016 6:23AM Security
Millions of unpatched JBoss servers open to abuse

Millions of unpatched JBoss servers open to abuse

Thousands of backdoors discovered.
Juha Saarinen Apr 18 2016 6:03AM Security
Apple, FBI to face off again in Congress over encryption

Apple, FBI to face off again in Congress over encryption

New York drug case rolls on.
Staff Writers Apr 15 2016 3:05PM Security
Users urged to uninstall QuickTime for Windows after Apple ends support

Users urged to uninstall QuickTime for Windows after Apple ends support

Won't patch active flaws.
Allie Coyne Apr 15 2016 10:38AM Security
ANZ Bank turns to peers for infosec intelligence

ANZ Bank turns to peers for infosec intelligence

Addresses shortcomings in vendor responses to threats.
Allie Coyne Apr 15 2016 6:45AM Security
Microsoft sues US government over data request notifications

Microsoft sues US government over data request notifications

Argues disclosure restrictions are unconstitutional.
Staff Writers Apr 15 2016 6:42AM Security
How Airbus defends against 12 big cyber attacks each year

How Airbus defends against 12 big cyber attacks each year

Creating an infosec strategy almost from scratch.
Allie Coyne Apr 14 2016 11:26AM Security

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