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.

iPhone hacker uncovers undocumented iOS backdoors

iPhone hacker uncovers undocumented iOS backdoors

Apple silent on secret data access features.
Juha Saarinen Jul 22 2014 5:25AM Security
Customs to pilot new border clearance system

Customs to pilot new border clearance system

Automated, biometric future for travellers.
Allie Coyne Jul 21 2014 1:20PM Security
ASIO chief pledges not to act as 'Big Brother'

ASIO chief pledges not to act as 'Big Brother'

'We will use data retention to save your life, not sell you a BMW'.
Allie Coyne Jul 21 2014 11:22AM Security
CrimTrac to outsource IT management

CrimTrac to outsource IT management

Says security of crime records, biometrics not a concern.
Paris Cowan Jul 21 2014 10:36AM Security
Router hacking competition announced for Defcon

Router hacking competition announced for Defcon

Compelling manufacturers to lift their game.
Juha Saarinen Jul 21 2014 10:19AM Security
Catch of the Day reveals three-year old data breach

Catch of the Day reveals three-year old data breach

Delays advising customers of early 2011 "cyber intrusion".
Allie Coyne Jul 19 2014 8:46AM Security
UK passes controversial data retention bill

UK passes controversial data retention bill

Telcos forced to store user data for a year.
Steve Gold Jul 18 2014 11:52AM Security
Qld to roll out ID scanner network for pubs and clubs

Qld to roll out ID scanner network for pubs and clubs

Security still up in the air.
Paris Cowan Jul 18 2014 11:38AM Hardware
New Mayhem malware targets Linux, UNIX servers

New Mayhem malware targets Linux, UNIX servers

Infections found in Australia and New Zealand.
Juha Saarinen Jul 18 2014 8:07AM Security
Govt opens inquiry into website blocking

Govt opens inquiry into website blocking

Updated: Section 313 comes under scrutiny.
Allie Coyne Jul 17 2014 4:26PM Security
Australian Govt boosts spy powers

Australian Govt boosts spy powers

Puts data retention on the back burner.
Allie Coyne Jul 16 2014 3:00PM Security
AEC refuses to reveal source code

AEC refuses to reveal source code

Cites security fears in defying Senate order.
Allie Coyne Jul 16 2014 8:38AM Software
Potential backdoors in US crypto standards discovered

Potential backdoors in US crypto standards discovered

NIST-commissioned report released.
Stacy Cowley Jul 15 2014 1:27PM Security
Medical records discovered in garden shed after robbery

Medical records discovered in garden shed after robbery

Privacy Commissioner not impressed.
Paris Cowan Jul 15 2014 11:51AM Security
Govt inquiry backs mandatory data breach notifications

Govt inquiry backs mandatory data breach notifications

Pushes for tech-neutral laws, supports updated cyber security strategy.
Allie Coyne Jul 15 2014 9:56AM Security
Oracle preps critical security update

Oracle preps critical security update

All Java vulnerabilities remotely exploitable.
Juha Saarinen Jul 15 2014 8:19AM Security
Microsoft: No-IP takedown cleansed 4.7m PCs

Microsoft: No-IP takedown cleansed 4.7m PCs

ISP says 1.8 million customers disconnected as collateral damage.
Jim Finkle Jul 13 2014 10:01PM Security
Queensland Govt information security goes backwards

Queensland Govt information security goes backwards

Auditor finds system controls lacking.
Paris Cowan Jul 11 2014 12:04PM Security
Academics get personal over big data

Academics get personal over big data

De-identification the latest privacy battleground.
Brett Winterford Jul 11 2014 10:30AM Security
FireEye caught up in responsible disclosure furore

FireEye caught up in responsible disclosure furore

FireEye Malware Analysis System 6.4.1 has multiple vulnerabilities.
Juha Saarinen Jul 10 2014 7:01AM Security

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