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.

Vulnerability chain allowed Atlassian account hijacks

Vulnerability chain allowed Atlassian account hijacks

Cookie fixation bypassed security measures.
Juha Saarinen Jun 25 2021 12:58PM Security
Millions of Dell computers shipped with vulnerable updater

Millions of Dell computers shipped with vulnerable updater

Update BIOS to secure BIOS updater.
Juha Saarinen Jun 25 2021 12:54PM Security
Google delays Chrome's blocking of tracking cookies to late 2023

Google delays Chrome's blocking of tracking cookies to late 2023

Opts for a new phased approach.
Paresh Dave Jun 25 2021 6:55AM Security
Russian security chief says Moscow will work with US to find hackers

Russian security chief says Moscow will work with US to find hackers

A week after US and Russian leaders pledged cooperation.
Staff Writer Jun 24 2021 12:16PM Security
SA budget sinks $20m into cyber security to protect govt systems

SA budget sinks $20m into cyber security to protect govt systems

As the state's core policing system gets another $21m funding shot.
Justin Hendry Jun 23 2021 3:24PM Strategy
Tabcorp's former CISO joins Cube Networks

Tabcorp's former CISO joins Cube Networks

Left wagering giant at the end of last year.
Kate Weber Jun 22 2021 6:48AM Training & Development
EU privacy watchdogs call for ban on facial recognition in public spaces

EU privacy watchdogs call for ban on facial recognition in public spaces

Under desire to create a 'human-centric legal framework for AI'.
Foo Yun Chee Jun 22 2021 6:27AM Security
Labor introduces bill to mandate ransomware payment reporting

Labor introduces bill to mandate ransomware payment reporting

After spate of high-profile attacks.
Justin Hendry Jun 21 2021 12:31PM Security
Flybuys finds new CTO at Seek

Flybuys finds new CTO at Seek

Tim Smart joins the team.
Kate Weber Jun 18 2021 12:11PM Strategy
Cruise operator Carnival discloses personal data breach

Cruise operator Carnival discloses personal data breach

Says there is 'low likelihood of the data being misused'.
Staff Writers Jun 18 2021 6:42AM Security
Serious privacy problems found in most health apps

Serious privacy problems found in most health apps

Large survey of apps raises concerns.
Juha Saarinen Jun 18 2021 6:10AM Security
Google must face shareholder lawsuit claiming it hid security risks

Google must face shareholder lawsuit claiming it hid security risks

Accused of fraudulently concealing security vulnerabilities.
Jonathan Stempel Jun 17 2021 10:32AM Security
SA govt appoints new CISO from within

SA govt appoints new CISO from within

After resignation of inaugural IT security chief.
Justin Hendry Jun 17 2021 6:39AM Strategy
Apple's Cook says proposed EU tech rules threaten security of iPhones

Apple's Cook says proposed EU tech rules threaten security of iPhones

Rules aim to curb power of US tech giants.
Mathieu Rosemain and Foo Yun Chee Jun 17 2021 6:21AM Security
Biden tells Putin certain cyber attacks should be 'off-limits'

Biden tells Putin certain cyber attacks should be 'off-limits'

Agrees to start cyber security talks.
Staff Writer Jun 17 2021 6:21AM Security
WA Police refused request to stop accessing Covid check-in app data

WA Police refused request to stop accessing Covid check-in app data

Forcing the govt to introduce new laws.
Justin Hendry Jun 16 2021 5:24PM Security
UnitingCare Queensland restores key systems after ransomware attack

UnitingCare Queensland restores key systems after ransomware attack

Says 'many' system integrations have also been re-enabled.
Ry Crozier Jun 16 2021 12:50PM Security
WA moves to plug legislative gaps after cops access check-in app data

WA moves to plug legislative gaps after cops access check-in app data

Contact tracing data accessed during investigations.
Justin Hendry Jun 16 2021 12:45PM Security
ASD chief pushes incident response takeover laws to avoid chasing attack victims

ASD chief pushes incident response takeover laws to avoid chasing attack victims

After unknown company refused assistance.
Justin Hendry Jun 15 2021 3:46PM Security
UK's financial watchdog goes real-time to catch online criminals

UK's financial watchdog goes real-time to catch online criminals

Sweeps internet several times a day.
Huw Jones Jun 15 2021 12:44PM Telco/ISP

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