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.

Didi cyber security probe blindsides shareholders

Didi cyber security probe blindsides shareholders

Days after stock market debut.
Julie Zhu, Kane Wu and Scott Murdoch Jul 6 2021 5:57AM Security
REvil ransomware criminals demand US$70m for 'universal decryptor'

REvil ransomware criminals demand US$70m for 'universal decryptor'

Claim over 1 million systems compromised in Kaseya attack.
Juha Saarinen Jul 5 2021 1:30PM Security
Treasury revisits cyber terrorism insurance cover

Treasury revisits cyber terrorism insurance cover

Looks to include incidents under national terrorism insurance scheme.
Justin Hendry Jul 5 2021 12:28PM Security
White House reaching out with assistance to latest ransomware victims

White House reaching out with assistance to latest ransomware victims

After Kaseya breach.
Raphael Satter and Trevor Hunnicutt Jul 5 2021 12:16PM Security
Kaseya brings in FireEye after ransomware outbreak

Kaseya brings in FireEye after ransomware outbreak

To help deal with the fallout.
Raphael Satter Jul 5 2021 12:16PM Security
China orders Didi app downloads suspended over data violation

China orders Didi app downloads suspended over data violation

Alleged to have illegally collected users' personal data.
Staff Writer Jul 5 2021 6:38AM Security
Cyber attack against Kaseya forces Swedish chain to close 800 stores

Cyber attack against Kaseya forces Swedish chain to close 800 stores

Unable to operate its cash registers.
Staff Writer Jul 5 2021 6:38AM Security
Kaseya supply-chain ransomware attack hits MSP customers

Kaseya supply-chain ransomware attack hits MSP customers

Malicious auto-update drops malware ahead of July 4 US holiday.
Juha Saarinen Jul 3 2021 8:14AM Security
Monash Uni creates bug bounty, vulnerability disclosure programs

Monash Uni creates bug bounty, vulnerability disclosure programs

Claims to be first Australian university to do so.
Justin Hendry Jul 2 2021 7:00AM Strategy
US, UK officials blame Russian hackers for hundreds of brute-force attacks

US, UK officials blame Russian hackers for hundreds of brute-force attacks

Government, private sector networks targeted.
Raphael Satter Jul 2 2021 6:55AM Security
Israeli charged in global hacker-for-hire scheme wants plea deal

Israeli charged in global hacker-for-hire scheme wants plea deal

According to a letter filed in court by his lawyer.
Raphael Satter, Christopher Bing and Joel Schectman Jul 1 2021 12:24PM Security
National Archives gets $67m to digitise records, boost cyber security

National Archives gets $67m to digitise records, boost cyber security

Funding boost to fast-track preservation efforts.
Justin Hendry Jul 1 2021 12:15PM Strategy
US authorities release ransomware threat assessment tool

US authorities release ransomware threat assessment tool

Aims to counter top destructive threat.
Juha Saarinen Jul 1 2021 10:59AM Security
Researchers accidentally publish 'PrintNightmare' Stuxnet-style zero-day

Researchers accidentally publish 'PrintNightmare' Stuxnet-style zero-day

Users advised to disable Print Spooler service on Windows.
Juha Saarinen Jul 1 2021 10:53AM Security
Prevent fraud and phishing attacks with DMARC

Prevent fraud and phishing attacks with DMARC

Learn how Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance (DMARC) can prevent malicious emails reaching employees.
Jul 1 2021 9:26AM
Security awareness training strategies for account takeover protection

Security awareness training strategies for account takeover protection

Insider threat detection is quickly becoming a critical priority for IT departments. Prepare by reading this practical.
Jul 1 2021 9:19AM
LinkedIn denies data breach with 700 million records

LinkedIn denies data breach with 700 million records

Personal information on members found for sale.
Juha Saarinen Jun 30 2021 11:43AM Security
Govt awards $8m in cyber security training grants

Govt awards $8m in cyber security training grants

Eight organisations have projects funded.
Justin Hendry Jun 29 2021 4:54PM Training & Development
Microsoft says new breach discovered in probe of suspected SolarWinds hackers

Microsoft says new breach discovered in probe of suspected SolarWinds hackers

Compromised a customer service agent.
Joseph Menn Jun 28 2021 6:15AM Security
Cross-border data access bill waved through parliament

Cross-border data access bill waved through parliament

US CLOUD Act agreement to follow.
Justin Hendry Jun 25 2021 1:07PM Security

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