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.

Kaseya has working REvil decryption key

Kaseya has working REvil decryption key

Customer data unscrambling operations started.
Juha Saarinen Jul 24 2021 8:27AM Security
Uber found to have breached privacy of 1.2 million Aussies in 2016

Uber found to have breached privacy of 1.2 million Aussies in 2016

Privacy watchdog releases findings of investigation.
Justin Hendry Jul 23 2021 2:02PM Security
Cyber attack disrupts major South African port operations

Cyber attack disrupts major South African port operations

Some movement of cargo impacted.
Zandi Shabalala and Tanisha Heiberg Jul 23 2021 6:55AM Security
Israel appoints task force to assess NSO spyware allegations

Israel appoints task force to assess NSO spyware allegations

Senior inter-ministerial team assembled.
Dan Williams Jul 22 2021 12:47PM Security
Embracing risk: Leanne Fry's blended 'security and innovation' journey at AUSTRAC

Embracing risk: Leanne Fry's blended 'security and innovation' journey at AUSTRAC

Exploring the financial intelligence agency's strategy and projects.
Jennifer O'Brien Jul 22 2021 12:47PM Strategy
UK citizen arrested in Spain for alleged role in 2020 Twitter hack

UK citizen arrested in Spain for alleged role in 2020 Twitter hack

Which compromised the accounts of high-profile politicians and celebrities.
Sarah N. Lynch Jul 22 2021 6:47AM Security
Linux systemd bug allows denial of service attacks

Linux systemd bug allows denial of service attacks

Old Linux bugs come back to bite users.
Juha Saarinen Jul 21 2021 12:09PM Security
Wrong Windows file permissions allow admin privilege escalation

Wrong Windows file permissions allow admin privilege escalation

NTLM hashed passwords accessible through shadow volumes.
Juha Saarinen Jul 21 2021 6:39AM Security
AFP leading new cross-agency ransomware taskforce

AFP leading new cross-agency ransomware taskforce

Operation Orcus gets underway.
Justin Hendry Jul 20 2021 12:51PM Security
NSO Group able to hack iPhone 12 and recent iOS with Pegasus spyware

NSO Group able to hack iPhone 12 and recent iOS with Pegasus spyware

Zero-click vulnerability used to attack scores of journalists.
Juha Saarinen Jul 20 2021 11:16AM Security
NSW Customer Service dept appoints cluster CISO

NSW Customer Service dept appoints cluster CISO

Finds new leader at NSW Justice.
Justin Hendry Jul 20 2021 6:30AM Strategy
Biden battles Russian hacking groups with restrictions on IT firms

Biden battles Russian hacking groups with restrictions on IT firms

Cites "aggressive and harmful" activities.
Karen Freifeld Jul 19 2021 6:49AM Security
Apple silently patched zero-click iOS 'WifiDemon' remote code execution bug

Apple silently patched zero-click iOS 'WifiDemon' remote code execution bug

Leaving wi-fi on with default settings enough to be vulnerable.
Juha Saarinen Jul 19 2021 6:35AM Security
Facebook says Iranian hackers used site to spy on US military personnel

Facebook says Iranian hackers used site to spy on US military personnel

Around 200 accounts taken down.
Elizabeth Culliford Jul 16 2021 12:08PM Security
US offers millions for information on state-backed hackers

US offers millions for information on state-backed hackers

As it launches an online hub to help ransomware victims.
Sarah N. Lynch Jul 16 2021 6:55AM Security
Microsoft says Israeli group sold tools to hack Windows

Microsoft says Israeli group sold tools to hack Windows

Spyware used to target dissidents.
Christopher Bing Jul 16 2021 6:45AM Security
Industry panel urges govt to adopt clear policy position on ransomware

Industry panel urges govt to adopt clear policy position on ransomware

Including for payments.
Justin Hendry Jul 15 2021 6:03PM Security
Company directors could be held accountable for cyber security failures

Company directors could be held accountable for cyber security failures

Govt considers new governance standards for business.
Justin Hendry Jul 15 2021 11:39AM Strategy
ACSC reinstates level zero maturity rating in Essential Eight

ACSC reinstates level zero maturity rating in Essential Eight

As controls become more strict.
Justin Hendry Jul 15 2021 11:03AM Security
Making security relatable: Elaine Muir's mission to uplift security education

Making security relatable: Elaine Muir's mission to uplift security education

In IAG and across industry.
Jennifer O'Brien Jul 15 2021 10:44AM Training & Development

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