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.

Australia takes part in Interpol's first 'dark web' training program

Australia takes part in Interpol's first 'dark web' training program

As use of darknets grows.
Ashley Carman Aug 4 2015 12:50PM Security
Sensis publishes hundreds of silent numbers online

Sensis publishes hundreds of silent numbers online

Telstra partner blamed as 230 unlisted numbers land in White Pages.
Andrew Sadauskas Aug 3 2015 5:38PM Telco/ISP
Critical BIND bug could crash large portions of the internet

Critical BIND bug could crash large portions of the internet

Apply patch now.
Staff Writers Aug 3 2015 9:41AM Security
Silent Circle offers Android for Work-ready Blackphone

Silent Circle offers Android for Work-ready Blackphone

Blackphone 2 signed-up for device partitioning.
Juha Saarinen Jul 31 2015 12:24PM Hardware
New Android bug renders device silent, unresponsive

New Android bug renders device silent, unresponsive

Denial-of-service flaw affects more than half of all current users.
Allie Coyne Jul 30 2015 12:15PM Security
Critical vulnerability found in Apple App Store, iTunes

Critical vulnerability found in Apple App Store, iTunes

Device name in invoices can be swapped with malicious code.
Allie Coyne Jul 29 2015 11:06AM Security
Aussie cyber centre warns of growing threat in first report

Aussie cyber centre warns of growing threat in first report

But ACSC reveals no major national attack yet.
Allie Coyne Jul 29 2015 7:37AM Security
When Australia's telco sector says enough is enough

When Australia's telco sector says enough is enough

[Blog post] Don't poke the bear.
Allie Coyne Jul 28 2015 11:59AM Software
Android bug leaves a billion phones open to attack

Android bug leaves a billion phones open to attack

Hackers only need phone number to target devices.
Juha Saarinen , Allie Coyne Jul 28 2015 9:40AM Security
US Treasury's intelligence network vulnerable to hack

US Treasury's intelligence network vulnerable to hack

Audit finds connected devices not meeting infosec standards.
Staff Writers Jul 27 2015 1:08PM Security
High-risk denial of service flaw found in Juniper network gear

High-risk denial of service flaw found in Juniper network gear

Customers asked to patch against JunOS vulnerability.
Juha Saarinen Jul 23 2015 4:43AM Telco/ISP
Infosec experts hack Jeep, gain control of moving car

Infosec experts hack Jeep, gain control of moving car

Highlight concerns about driver safety in internet-connected vehicles.
Staff Writers Jul 22 2015 3:38PM Security
Security trumps comfort when it comes to old software

Security trumps comfort when it comes to old software

[Blog post] Taking the leap isn't always popular, but it's important.
Tony Campbell Jul 21 2015 2:30PM Security
MongoDB admins accidentally expose 600TB of data

MongoDB admins accidentally expose 600TB of data

Old versions contain security hole.
Allie Coyne Jul 21 2015 12:31PM Security
ACSC issues AusPost, AFP ransomware warning

ACSC issues AusPost, AFP ransomware warning

"Significant campaign" puts cyber crime centre on the front foot.
Paris Cowan Jul 21 2015 11:28AM Security
Hacking Team breach could have been an inside job

Hacking Team breach could have been an inside job

Former staff under investigation.
Staff Writers Jul 21 2015 7:10AM Security
Google joins chorus against infosec export controls proposal

Google joins chorus against infosec export controls proposal

Information sharing on security issues must be allowed.
Juha Saarinen Jul 21 2015 4:44AM Security
Skype users plagued by ongoing bogus messages

Skype users plagued by ongoing bogus messages

Advised to change passwords on Skype, linked Microsoft accounts.
Juha Saarinen Jul 20 2015 12:30PM Security
United Airlines awards millions of points as bug bounty

United Airlines awards millions of points as bug bounty

Industry-first approach.
Staff Writers Jul 17 2015 8:01AM Security
Infosec firms oppose 'misguided' exploit export controls

Infosec firms oppose 'misguided' exploit export controls

Claim new rules will put the world at greater risk.
Juha Saarinen Jul 16 2015 10:52AM Security

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