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.

Google cleans up after Glupteba malware botnet

Google cleans up after Glupteba malware botnet

Takes legal action against alleged Russian botnet operators.
Juha Saarinen Dec 8 2021 6:37AM Security
DTA gauges private sector interest in digital ID system accreditation

DTA gauges private sector interest in digital ID system accreditation

Ahead of planned expansion.
Justin Hendry Dec 7 2021 12:12PM Strategy
Israel issues stricter guidelines for use of its cyber tech exports

Israel issues stricter guidelines for use of its cyber tech exports

Reins in spyware sales abroad.
Staff Writer Dec 7 2021 6:48AM Security
Gravatar profile add-on leaks data on millions of users

Gravatar profile add-on leaks data on millions of users

Details of just under 114 million users in hackers' hands.
Juha Saarinen Dec 6 2021 1:21PM Security
ASIC finds supply chain security risk still weighing on finance sector

ASIC finds supply chain security risk still weighing on finance sector

Wide range of self-assessment responses recorded.
Ry Crozier Dec 6 2021 1:15PM Financial Services
US State Department phones hacked with spyware

US State Department phones hacked with spyware

Officials that focus on East Africa targeted.
Christopher Bing and Joseph Menn Dec 5 2021 11:28AM Security
White House to unveil alliance to curb human rights abuse of tech

White House to unveil alliance to curb human rights abuse of tech

Aims to address misuse of dual-use technologies.
Staff Writer Dec 3 2021 1:51PM Strategy
Westpac reveals the dominance of mobile banking as its core digital channel

Westpac reveals the dominance of mobile banking as its core digital channel

New app to be released to Android users in the coming weeks.
Digital Nation Staff Dec 3 2021 10:38AM Emerging Tech
ASD says quantum no immediate threat to encrypted government data

ASD says quantum no immediate threat to encrypted government data

Algorithms unlikely to be cracked if approved.
Justin Hendry Dec 3 2021 7:00AM Security
Facebook could be sued by consumer groups on privacy grounds: EU court adviser

Facebook could be sued by consumer groups on privacy grounds: EU court adviser

Online gaming case could pave the way for similar action across the EU.
Foo Yun Chee Dec 3 2021 6:50AM Security
Understanding the next security control points: applications and workloads

Understanding the next security control points: applications and workloads

Learn about aligning your align security strategy with the application control point.
Dec 2 2021 4:05PM
Aussie Broadband makes formal $344m bid for Over The Wire

Aussie Broadband makes formal $344m bid for Over The Wire

Plans to turn Carbon self-service platform into a 'full-service offering'.
Ry Crozier Dec 2 2021 10:45AM Cloud
Config error left 190 Australian organisations open to phishing attacks

Config error left 190 Australian organisations open to phishing attacks

Over-permissive SPF record to blame.
Juha Saarinen Dec 2 2021 6:52AM Security
Anti-troll laws to compel social media to unmask anonymous commenters

Anti-troll laws to compel social media to unmask anonymous commenters

Or be liable themselves.
Justin Hendry Dec 1 2021 5:14PM Security
Serious vulnerabilities found in HP printer models

Serious vulnerabilities found in HP printer models

Follow HP's best practice for security to avoid getting print pwned.
Juha Saarinen Dec 1 2021 12:23PM Security
Queensland's CS Energy has its corporate systems infected by ransomware

Queensland's CS Energy has its corporate systems infected by ransomware

Infection occurred on Saturday.
Staff Writer Nov 30 2021 3:09PM Security
UK privacy watchdog wants to fine Clearview AI $31m

UK privacy watchdog wants to fine Clearview AI $31m

Facial recognition network trialled by cops may have broken laws.
Juha Saarinen Nov 30 2021 10:16AM Security
Microsoft becomes 'certified strategic' cloud provider

Microsoft becomes 'certified strategic' cloud provider

Joins existing four providers.
Justin Hendry Nov 30 2021 6:52AM Strategy
AFP targets BEC, phishing with new cybercrime centre

AFP targets BEC, phishing with new cybercrime centre

JPC3 to launch in March 2022.
Justin Hendry Nov 29 2021 5:41PM Security

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