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.

Researchers spot security holes in McAfee website

Researchers spot security holes in McAfee website

Security firm says trio of vulnerabilities aren't serious and will not put customer data at risk.
Nicole Kobie Mar 30 2011 9:15AM Security
US develops 'panic button' for democracy activists

US develops 'panic button' for democracy activists

Press before handset confiscated by police.
Andrew Quinn Mar 27 2011 2:13PM Security
McAfee swoops on Sentrigo

McAfee swoops on Sentrigo

Database security and vulnerability management vendor last piece of the puzzle.
SC Australia Staff Mar 24 2011 3:40PM Security
Do tablets need antivirus?

Do tablets need antivirus?

It's probably the last thing on the minds of new tablet owners, but one antivirus company is preparing for the worst.
William Maher Mar 24 2011 3:31PM Security
Auditor calls for Government ban on Gmail, Hotmail

Auditor calls for Government ban on Gmail, Hotmail

Vector for attack or accidental leaks.
John Hilvert Mar 23 2011 9:00PM Security
No encryption on Defence's lost and found memory stick

No encryption on Defence's lost and found memory stick

Loss had minimal security impact, Defence says.
Liz Tay Mar 23 2011 8:56AM Security
Fake radiation text message stirs panic in Asia

Fake radiation text message stirs panic in Asia

The rise of mobile technology is keeping us more quickly informed, but not always correctly.
Chris Jager Mar 18 2011 11:33AM Security
Hackers breach RSA IT systems

Hackers breach RSA IT systems

Data on two-factor tokens stolen.
Staff Writers Mar 18 2011 11:23AM Security
Twitter boosts security with HTTPS

Twitter boosts security with HTTPS

Combats account hijacking tools.
Tom Brewster Mar 17 2011 6:37AM Security
iPhone and BlackBerry hacked in security contest

iPhone and BlackBerry hacked in security contest

Windows Phone 7 and Android go unchallenged.
Nicole Kobie Mar 14 2011 11:34AM Security
Twitter gets 20 years' good security bond

Twitter gets 20 years' good security bond

Settles over security claim.
Liam Tung Mar 14 2011 9:40AM Security
Attackers use Windows flaw to target activists on Google

Attackers use Windows flaw to target activists on Google

Politically motivated, highly targeted.
Liam Tung Mar 14 2011 5:54AM Security
CommBank offers free security software

CommBank offers free security software

Six-month deal with McAfee.
Liz Tay Mar 10 2011 5:07PM Security
Researchers mine emails for criminal characteristics

Researchers mine emails for criminal characteristics

Spammer identities to be exposed.
Liz Tay Mar 9 2011 4:04PM Security
New 9/11 WTC chopper video leaked

New 9/11 WTC chopper video leaked

Cryptome takes back its mantle as the original whistleblowers' site from Wikileaks.
Liam Tung Mar 9 2011 6:18AM Oddware
Google promises better Android security

Google promises better Android security

DroidDream fallout.
Tom Brewster Mar 8 2011 5:56AM Security
Guns and roses

Guns and roses

For most people, February 14th was a day of hearts and flowers and romance.
Lisa Myers Mar 7 2011 12:43PM Security
US cable throws more mud at Huawei

US cable throws more mud at Huawei

Huawei responds with open letter.
Juha Saarinen Mar 3 2011 4:41PM Networking
Review: CounterSnipe APS v4.0.3

Review: CounterSnipe APS v4.0.3

A combination of intrusion prevention software, host/application discovery, vulnerability detection and intelligent alert management.
Michael Lipinski Mar 2 2011 3:52PM Security
Anonymous jibe costs CEO his job

Anonymous jibe costs CEO his job

Ran into hornet's nest.
Liam Tung Mar 2 2011 4:31AM Security

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