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.

Android ransomware shuts out users by changing lock PIN

Android ransomware shuts out users by changing lock PIN

Wants US$500 to let phone owners back in.
Allie Coyne Sep 11 2015 10:18AM Security
Researchers find zero-days in Kaspersky, FireEye software

Researchers find zero-days in Kaspersky, FireEye software

Infosec experts take on infosec giants.
Tim Ring Sep 9 2015 7:16AM Security
Microsoft Patch Tuesday plugs two vulnerabilities under active exploit

Microsoft Patch Tuesday plugs two vulnerabilities under active exploit

Remote execution flaws uncovered.
Adam Greenberg Sep 9 2015 7:06AM Security
Bridging Australia's infosec skills gap

Bridging Australia's infosec skills gap

[Blog post] High noon for local IT security students.
Tony Campbell Sep 8 2015 2:45PM Security
Fiat Chrysler to recall 8000 SUVs over hacking fears

Fiat Chrysler to recall 8000 SUVs over hacking fears

After researchers switched off a car's engine remotely.
Staff Writers Sep 7 2015 12:03PM Security
Co-author of destructive Gozi virus pleads guilty

Co-author of destructive Gozi virus pleads guilty

Malware dubbed one of the "most financially destructive" in history.
Staff Writers Sep 7 2015 9:13AM Security
Abbott's national cyber security strategy still months away

Abbott's national cyber security strategy still months away

Exclusive: scheduled to arrive at end of October.
Allie Coyne Sep 7 2015 6:51AM Security
Mozilla Bugzilla data breach leaked zero-days

Mozilla Bugzilla data breach leaked zero-days

Attacker may have had access to sensitive info since 2013.
Juha Saarinen Sep 7 2015 6:31AM Security
Netflix releases Sleepy Puppy anti-XSS tool

Netflix releases Sleepy Puppy anti-XSS tool

Helps devs tackle common yet dangerous security problem.
Juha Saarinen Sep 4 2015 10:01AM Security
Australia emerges as source for DDoS attacks

Australia emerges as source for DDoS attacks

NBN connections abused for service disruption attacks.
Juha Saarinen Sep 4 2015 5:23AM Security
Australia's infosec students prepare for cyber battle

Australia's infosec students prepare for cyber battle

Compete to win tickets to Defcon, Ruxcon, Kiwicon.
Allie Coyne Sep 3 2015 3:05PM Security
HP to sell security business TippingPoint

HP to sell security business TippingPoint

Preparing for November corporate split.
Staff Writers Sep 3 2015 12:17PM Strategy
Dangerous CoreBot info-stealing malware discovered

Dangerous CoreBot info-stealing malware discovered

Attackers create upgradeable malware.
Doug Olenick , Staff Writer Sep 3 2015 5:19AM Security
Millions hit by OPM data hack still yet to be told

Millions hit by OPM data hack still yet to be told

Notifications to begin later this month.
Staff Writers Sep 2 2015 12:40PM Hardware
Hacking the hacking problem

Hacking the hacking problem

[Blog post] Putting kids in prison for internet crimes isn't working.
Juha Saarinen Sep 1 2015 2:50PM Security
US weighs Russia, China sanctions in cyber attacks

US weighs Russia, China sanctions in cyber attacks

Plans to retaliate after embarrassing breaches.
Staff Writers Sep 1 2015 1:50PM Security
Ashley Madison parent CEO quits after massive data breach

Ashley Madison parent CEO quits after massive data breach

Troubled company now looking for new chief.
Staff Writers Aug 31 2015 9:02AM Security
CBA offers $1k prize to nation's best cyber students

CBA offers $1k prize to nation's best cyber students

Partners with four universities to boost cyber skills.
Allie Coyne Aug 28 2015 11:00AM Security
MSN hit by large exploit kit malvertising campaign

MSN hit by large exploit kit malvertising campaign

Angler EK used to plant ransomware and ad fraud code.
Juha Saarinen Aug 28 2015 9:20AM Security
BitTorrent plugs denial of service protocol vulnerability

BitTorrent plugs denial of service protocol vulnerability

libµTP receives patch against traffic reflection abuse.
Juha Saarinen Aug 28 2015 3:00AM Security

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