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.

CryptoWall 4.0 the nastiest strain yet

CryptoWall 4.0 the nastiest strain yet

Evolves to become even more dangerous.
Allie Coyne Nov 10 2015 9:16AM Security
WA auditors guess govt database passwords on first attempt

WA auditors guess govt database passwords on first attempt

Performance watchdog laments atrocious security.
Paris Cowan Nov 6 2015 10:37AM Security
Aussie facial recognition system would give police 'unprecedented' power

Aussie facial recognition system would give police 'unprecedented' power

ACT government worried about new capability.
Allie Coyne Nov 6 2015 9:04AM Security
Researchers name apps sending user info to third parties

Researchers name apps sending user info to third parties

Dozens of Android, iOS apps quietly transmitting data.
Juha Saarinen Nov 5 2015 6:59AM Security
Samsung scrambles to plug Galaxy S6 Edge flaws

Samsung scrambles to plug Galaxy S6 Edge flaws

Google's Project Zero elite hackers strike again.
Juha Saarinen Nov 4 2015 10:03AM Security
Does Australia need an infosec wake-up call?

Does Australia need an infosec wake-up call?

[Blog post] Yes, we are vulnerable.
Tony Campbell Nov 3 2015 2:40PM Security
UK to make tech companies retain crypto keys

UK to make tech companies retain crypto keys

Bill to mandate access to encrypted content.
Juha Saarinen Nov 3 2015 12:07PM Security
Apple open sources iOS, OS X crypto libs

Apple open sources iOS, OS X crypto libs

Security Framework, Common Crypto and corecrypto libraries released.
Juha Saarinen Oct 30 2015 4:28PM Security
Aussie Farmers Direct hacked, user details posted online

Aussie Farmers Direct hacked, user details posted online

Exclusive: Attackers publish data on more than 5000 shoppers.
Allie Coyne Oct 30 2015 4:00PM Security
Webhost confirms multi-million password leak

Webhost confirms multi-million password leak

Slack security at 000webhost blamed.
Juha Saarinen Oct 29 2015 9:00AM Security
UK teen arrested over TalkTalk hack

UK teen arrested over TalkTalk hack

Push for tougher UK infosec regulations.
Staff Writers Oct 28 2015 11:31AM Security
US senate approves controversial cybersecurity bill

US senate approves controversial cybersecurity bill

Privacy advocates drowned out.
Staff Writers Oct 28 2015 11:00AM Security
Repeating the same old stuff

Repeating the same old stuff

[Blog post] Is the soft skills message not getting through?
Tony Campbell Oct 27 2015 3:20PM Security
TeleChoice owns up to 2014 data breach

TeleChoice owns up to 2014 data breach

Promises to pay affected individuals for credit monitoring services.
Allie Coyne Oct 27 2015 2:50PM Security
Australia drops down cyber security rankings

Australia drops down cyber security rankings

Falls behind Japan, Singapore, South Korea.
Staff Writers Oct 27 2015 1:25PM Security
Researchers crack Fuji-Xerox printer spying code

Researchers crack Fuji-Xerox printer spying code

Code in laser printouts rats on users and devices.
Juha Saarinen Oct 27 2015 6:50AM Security
UK telco TalkTalk hacked, 4m customers affected

UK telco TalkTalk hacked, 4m customers affected

Credit card details likely stolen.
Staff Writers Oct 26 2015 6:40AM Telco/ISP
Xero resets passwords after phishes hook users

Xero resets passwords after phishes hook users

Two-factor authentication bolt-on "imminent".
Juha Saarinen Oct 23 2015 11:58AM Software
The ATO's secret to keeping its infosec staff engaged

The ATO's secret to keeping its infosec staff engaged

Zen, and the art of cybersecurity staff maintenance.
Andrew Sadauskas Oct 23 2015 6:50AM Security
Sony pays $11m to settle with staff over hack

Sony pays $11m to settle with staff over hack

Will reimburse workers over data breach.
Staff Writers Oct 21 2015 11:03AM Security

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