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.

Toshiba unit hacked by DarkSide

Toshiba unit hacked by DarkSide

Conglomerate to undergo strategic review.
Makiko Yamazaki and Benoit Van Overstraeten May 17 2021 6:28AM Security
DarkSide ransomware crims quit as Colonial Pipeline attack backfires

DarkSide ransomware crims quit as Colonial Pipeline attack backfires

Ransom money and infrastructure seized.
Juha Saarinen May 15 2021 8:26AM Security
Bupa A/NZ runs a security transformation program

Bupa A/NZ runs a security transformation program

As part of a global uplift.
Ry Crozier May 14 2021 1:07PM Cloud
Govt urged to refine CLOUD Act-readying bill

Govt urged to refine CLOUD Act-readying bill

But intelligence committee gives in principle support.
Justin Hendry May 14 2021 9:51AM Security
Biden cyber security order mandates new rules for govt software

Biden cyber security order mandates new rules for govt software

Orders creation of an air accident-style cyber review board.
Christopher Bing and Nandita Bose May 13 2021 11:30AM Security
Vendors patch wi-fi flaws that could be used to attack home networks

Vendors patch wi-fi flaws that could be used to attack home networks

'FragAttacks' detailed after nine months of behind-the-scenes work.
Ry Crozier May 13 2021 7:24AM Networking
Home Affairs scores $42m to secure critical infrastructure

Home Affairs scores $42m to secure critical infrastructure

Budget 2021: While govt cyber hubs get $18m.
Justin Hendry May 11 2021 10:08PM Security
Union fury at 'shocking Covid bonus' phishing test

Union fury at 'shocking Covid bonus' phishing test

Simulated security exercise backfires.
Juha Saarinen May 11 2021 1:36PM Training & Development
Service NSW told to tighten access controls after system misuse

Service NSW told to tighten access controls after system misuse

ICAC uncovers 'serious corrupt conduct' by customer service officer.
Justin Hendry May 11 2021 1:32PM Security
Ransom group linked to Colonial Pipeline hack is new but experienced

Ransom group linked to Colonial Pipeline hack is new but experienced

DarkSide says it will vet targets better from now on.
Raphael Satter May 11 2021 6:26AM Security
NSW govt creates digital identity advisory council

NSW govt creates digital identity advisory council

Calls on 'thought leaders' for advice.
Justin Hendry May 10 2021 1:02PM Strategy
US govt works to help top fuel pipeline operator after cyber attack

US govt works to help top fuel pipeline operator after cyber attack

Attackers reportedly exfiltrated 100GB of data.
Laila Kearney May 10 2021 6:10AM Security
Facebook removes Ukraine political 'influence-for-hire' network

Facebook removes Ukraine political 'influence-for-hire' network

Hundreds of fake accounts taken down.
Elizabeth Culliford May 7 2021 1:39PM Security
Crims using encrypted platforms 'almost exclusively', ACIC claims

Crims using encrypted platforms 'almost exclusively', ACIC claims

‘No legitimate reason’ for everyday public use.
Justin Hendry May 7 2021 11:40AM Security
UnitingCare Queensland confirms REvil ransomware infection

UnitingCare Queensland confirms REvil ransomware infection

Makes progress in recovering its systems.
Ry Crozier May 6 2021 11:35AM Security
Ancient update driver endangers hundreds of millions of Dell computers

Ancient update driver endangers hundreds of millions of Dell computers

Allows kernel mode privilege escalation.
Juha Saarinen May 6 2021 10:26AM Security
New micro-op cache attacks break all Spectre defences

New micro-op cache attacks break all Spectre defences

Billions of computers vulnerable.
Juha Saarinen May 2 2021 6:03AM Hardware
NSW govt agrees to open iVote code to public six months prior to elections

NSW govt agrees to open iVote code to public six months prior to elections

But questions remain over the length of non-disclosure agreements.
Justin Hendry Apr 30 2021 1:41PM Strategy
Senate committee urges further privacy guidance in data sharing laws

Senate committee urges further privacy guidance in data sharing laws

As Labor calls for 'deeply flawed' bill to be scrapped.
Justin Hendry Apr 30 2021 7:05AM Security
US Govt, industry push bitcoin regulation to fight ransomware scourge

US Govt, industry push bitcoin regulation to fight ransomware scourge

Take aim at 'lifeblood' of operators.
Joseph Menn and John Shiffman Apr 29 2021 1:01PM Security

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