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.

Journalist handed two-year sentence for role in hack

Journalist handed two-year sentence for role in hack

Will fight conviction and sentence.
Juha Saarinen Apr 14 2016 11:07AM Security
File-deleting Jigsaw ransomware cracked

File-deleting Jigsaw ransomware cracked

Decryptor found for aggressive malware.
Juha Saarinen Apr 14 2016 10:57AM Security
US Senate handed controversial encryption bill

US Senate handed controversial encryption bill

Proposed law to force companies to unlock devices.
Staff Writers Apr 14 2016 7:05AM Security
Fast-mutating Qbot malware plays hide and seek with AVs

Fast-mutating Qbot malware plays hide and seek with AVs

Worm that took out Melbourne Health's IT systems very hard to detect.
Juha Saarinen Apr 13 2016 12:29PM Security
Why the AFP wants you to know about "drift netting" attacks

Why the AFP wants you to know about "drift netting" attacks

Coins new term for HR/payroll cyber crime.
Allie Coyne Apr 13 2016 11:43AM Security
Microsoft patches much-hyped Badlock bug

Microsoft patches much-hyped Badlock bug

But security researchers point to more pressing concerns.
Staff Writers Apr 13 2016 10:56AM Security
How cyber crims have perfected the ransomware business model

How cyber crims have perfected the ransomware business model

Graphic designers, call centres and deals you can't refuse.
Staff Writers Apr 13 2016 10:10AM Security
Is Australia on the cusp of a cyber security paradigm shift?

Is Australia on the cusp of a cyber security paradigm shift?

[Blog post] Funding a major concern.
Tony Campbell Apr 12 2016 2:41PM Security
Malware whitelisted by Chinese antivirus after third-party bribes

Malware whitelisted by Chinese antivirus after third-party bribes

Elaborate scam to fleece online shoppers.
Rene Millman Apr 12 2016 9:35AM Security
Microsoft posts roadmap of Windows 10 features for business

Microsoft posts roadmap of Windows 10 features for business

Focus on authentication and security.
Juha Saarinen Apr 12 2016 8:12AM Software
'Petya' ransomware encryption cracked

'Petya' ransomware encryption cracked

Utility generates unscrambling key.
Juha Saarinen Apr 12 2016 7:27AM Security
Microsoft first major company to endorse US-EU privacy deal

Microsoft first major company to endorse US-EU privacy deal

Will begin transferring user data across the Atlantic.
Staff Writers Apr 12 2016 6:36AM Security
Revealed: Australia's new cyber security strategy

Revealed: Australia's new cyber security strategy

How the government plans to make the country a "cyber smart nation".
Allie Coyne Apr 11 2016 6:50AM Security
US govt to continue iPhone encryption fight

US govt to continue iPhone encryption fight

Legal battles continue after San Bernardino case.
Staff Writers Apr 11 2016 6:38AM Security
FBI says $3bn lost to fake CEO phishing scams

FBI says $3bn lost to fake CEO phishing scams

Tailored emails lead to wire transfer fraud.
Staff Writers Apr 8 2016 4:30PM Security
Adobe issues emergency patch for Flash zero-day

Adobe issues emergency patch for Flash zero-day

Users advised to apply urgently, to avoid ransomware attacks.
Staff Writers , Juha Saarinen Apr 8 2016 12:46PM Security
FBI's iPhone unlock won't work on models beyond 5c

FBI's iPhone unlock won't work on models beyond 5c

San Bernardino saga could repeat itself.
Staff Writers Apr 8 2016 6:34AM Hardware
White House torn on encryption

White House torn on encryption

Declines to support draft legislation.
Staff Writers Apr 7 2016 4:11PM Security
Hacking Team loses open-ended export license

Hacking Team loses open-ended export license

Spyware supplier must ask permission for future sales.
Juha Saarinen Apr 7 2016 8:26AM Security
"It's a real wake-up call": The hack that downed power for 80,000

"It's a real wake-up call": The hack that downed power for 80,000

Can we stop the next one?
Staff Writers Apr 6 2016 3:54PM Security

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