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.

Hacking possible via low-power device emissions

Hacking possible via low-power device emissions

Data stolen even without an internet connection.
Doug Drinkwater Jan 14 2015 6:59AM Security
Microsoft begins winding down support for Windows 7

Microsoft begins winding down support for Windows 7

Mainstream support ends today.
Juha Saarinen Jan 14 2015 6:47AM Software
Google stops patching core Android component

Google stops patching core Android component

Millions of users potentially vulnerable to attack.
Allie Coyne Jan 13 2015 9:19AM Security
Obama proposes national data breach notification

Obama proposes national data breach notification

30 day threshold for reporting.
Staff Writers Jan 13 2015 9:16AM Security
Microsoft accuses Google of early bug publication

Microsoft accuses Google of early bug publication

Windows 8.1 flaw revealed before Patch Tuesday fix.
Staff Writers Jan 13 2015 6:54AM Security
Islamist hackers breach US military networks

Islamist hackers breach US military networks

CENTCOM data captured.
Juha Saarinen Jan 13 2015 6:52AM Security
Sony Pictures CEO prepares for life post-hack

Sony Pictures CEO prepares for life post-hack

Costs will be covered by insurance, chief says.
Staff Writers Jan 12 2015 1:11PM Security
Obama to announce new cybersecurity plans

Obama to announce new cybersecurity plans

Identity theft, privacy protection and broadband on the agenda.
Staff Writers Jan 12 2015 11:31AM Security
Microsoft dumps free pre-Patch Tuesday notices

Microsoft dumps free pre-Patch Tuesday notices

Advance notification service limited to premier customers.
Paris Cowan Jan 9 2015 1:45PM Security
OpenSSL update targets eight vulnerabilities

OpenSSL update targets eight vulnerabilities

Analysts recommend upgrading 'within days'.
Adam Greenberg Jan 9 2015 9:51AM Security
Ukraine blames Russian govt for German website hack

Ukraine blames Russian govt for German website hack

German Parliament, Chancellor's websites hit.
Erik Kirschbaum Jan 9 2015 9:38AM Security
Trojan targeting Linux systems could be amassing DDoS 'army'

Trojan targeting Linux systems could be amassing DDoS 'army'

'XOR.DDoS' discovered by researchers.
Ashley Carman Jan 8 2015 1:51PM Security
'Sloppy' Sony hackers exposed own IP addresses

'Sloppy' Sony hackers exposed own IP addresses

Slip-ups lead investigators to North Korean administration.
Emily Flitter , Mark Hosenball Jan 8 2015 9:35AM Security
Google hands out largest-ever VRP bug bounty

Google hands out largest-ever VRP bug bounty

Polish researchers awarded $61k for finding App Engine flaw.
Paris Cowan Dec 31 2014 1:17PM Security
The crypto protocols even the NSA can’t crack

The crypto protocols even the NSA can’t crack

Latest document dump reveals cyber-spy hit-list.
Paris Cowan Dec 29 2014 2:29PM Security
South Korean nuclear reactors hit by cyber attack

South Korean nuclear reactors hit by cyber attack

Operations not affected, says CEO.
Staff Writers Dec 29 2014 9:51AM Security
PlayStation Network back online after four-day outage

PlayStation Network back online after four-day outage

Sony gradually restores sabotaged services.
Staff Writers Dec 29 2014 9:00AM Security
Lizard Squad claims credit for PSN, Xbox outage

Lizard Squad claims credit for PSN, Xbox outage

Services down over Christmas gaming peak.
Staff Writers Dec 27 2014 7:00PM Security
North Korea suffers internet outage amidst Sony hack dispute

North Korea suffers internet outage amidst Sony hack dispute

Cause of connectivity issues unknown.
Staff Writers Dec 23 2014 12:55PM Security
BlackBerry to build a self-destructing phone with Boeing

BlackBerry to build a self-destructing phone with Boeing

For spies.
Staff Writers Dec 22 2014 9:03AM Security

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