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.

NAB faces attention of AUSTRAC enforcement team

NAB faces attention of AUSTRAC enforcement team

"Serious concerns" with compliance obligations.
Kate Weber Jun 7 2021 12:53PM Financial Services
NSW Health admits personal data accessed in Accellion breach

NSW Health admits personal data accessed in Accellion breach

Says some “health-related personal information ... included in the attack."
Ry Crozier Jun 7 2021 9:02AM Security
Alleged Trickbot malware coder charged in US court

Alleged Trickbot malware coder charged in US court

Authorities claim she hosted malware on own domain.
Juha Saarinen Jun 5 2021 2:20PM Security
US to give ransomware attacks similar priority as terrorism, official says

US to give ransomware attacks similar priority as terrorism, official says

In the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack.
Christopher Bing Jun 4 2021 6:50AM Security
FireEye to sell products business for $1.55 billion

FireEye to sell products business for $1.55 billion

To Symphony-led investor group.
Christopher Bing Jun 3 2021 8:24AM Security
ABC, SBS boost cyber security after Nine attack

ABC, SBS boost cyber security after Nine attack

As ABC reports more than doubling of 'operational' security spending.
Ry Crozier Jun 3 2021 6:55AM Security
JBS Foods workers returning as REvil blamed for infection

JBS Foods workers returning as REvil blamed for infection

Company claims "significant progress" made in its recovery.
Nandita Bose and Tom Polansek Jun 3 2021 6:24AM Security
Colonial Pipeline attack was a "pivotal event"

Colonial Pipeline attack was a "pivotal event"

According to the regional ANZ director of industrial cyber security company Claroty.
Staff Writer Jun 2 2021 2:35PM Partner Content
US seizes two domains used in cyber attacks that mimicked USAID communications

US seizes two domains used in cyber attacks that mimicked USAID communications

Used for C2 and malware distribution.
Staff Writer Jun 2 2021 8:33AM Security
Cyber security startup Exabeam raises $258 million

Cyber security startup Exabeam raises $258 million

Values company at $3.1 billion.
Jane Lanhee Lee Jun 2 2021 8:33AM Security
'Cyber attack' on meatpacker JBS Foods is ransomware

'Cyber attack' on meatpacker JBS Foods is ransomware

Disrupts Australian and North American operations.
Tom Polansek and Jeff Mason Jun 2 2021 6:33AM Security
Accellion's failure to warn RBNZ of exploited bug led to hack

Accellion's failure to warn RBNZ of exploited bug led to hack

Bank made things worse by not adhering to own usage guidelines.
Juha Saarinen Jun 1 2021 12:55PM Security
Australian meat processor JBS Foods hit by cyber attack

Australian meat processor JBS Foods hit by cyber attack

Impacts IT systems in several locations.
Ry Crozier Jun 1 2021 7:49AM Security
Aussie 'buy now, pay later' player Zip scales and matures its IT and security

Aussie 'buy now, pay later' player Zip scales and matures its IT and security

Podcast: Ephemeral infrastructure and operations at a fast-growing fintech.
Ry Crozier May 31 2021 6:30AM Financial Services
Dozens of NSW councils still without basic cyber security controls, audit finds

Dozens of NSW councils still without basic cyber security controls, audit finds

As work to develop a cyber policy for local government continues.
Justin Hendry May 28 2021 12:35PM Strategy
EU bodies' use of Amazon, Microsoft cloud services faces privacy probes

EU bodies' use of Amazon, Microsoft cloud services faces privacy probes

Over concerns about the transfer of personal data to the US.
Foo Yun Chee May 28 2021 6:53AM Cloud
US reveals new security directives for pipelines after hack

US reveals new security directives for pipelines after hack

Owners and operators to be required to report cyber incidents.
Staff Writer May 28 2021 6:41AM Security
Russia's FSB reports 'unprecedented' hacking campaign aimed at government agencies

Russia's FSB reports 'unprecedented' hacking campaign aimed at government agencies

Blames state-based actor in little-noticed report.
Staff Writers May 27 2021 6:23AM Security
VMware says critical vCenter Server bug needs 'immediate attention'

VMware says critical vCenter Server bug needs 'immediate attention'

Urges patching as soon as possible.
Ry Crozier May 26 2021 6:13AM Security
macOS zero-day bypasses webcam, storage access alert prompts

macOS zero-day bypasses webcam, storage access alert prompts

AppleScript malware borrows permissions from existing apps.
Juha Saarinen May 25 2021 12:13PM Security

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