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.

UnitingCare Queensland hit by cyber attack

UnitingCare Queensland hit by cyber attack

Ransomware infection reportedly impacts hospitals and aged care facilities.
Ry Crozier Apr 26 2021 8:58PM Security
My Health Record cyber chief takes flight to Airservices Australia

My Health Record cyber chief takes flight to Airservices Australia

Departs Australian Digital Health Agency after four years.
Justin Hendry Apr 23 2021 12:55PM Training & Development
NSW electoral commissioner warns IT systems at risk without more funding

NSW electoral commissioner warns IT systems at risk without more funding

Systems ‘do not comply’ with NSW cyber policy, Essential Eight.
Justin Hendry Apr 23 2021 12:55PM Strategy
West faces a moment of reckoning over technology, UK top cyber spy says

West faces a moment of reckoning over technology, UK top cyber spy says

'Sovereign technologies' needed to protect information.
Staff Writers Apr 23 2021 12:48PM Security
More SolarWinds command and control hacking servers found

More SolarWinds command and control hacking servers found

Newly discovered patterns reveal larger infrastructure footprint.
Juha Saarinen Apr 23 2021 12:30PM Security
Bank of England sees potential risks from cloud data providers

Bank of England sees potential risks from cloud data providers

Might strengthen its controls.
Staff Writers Apr 22 2021 11:13AM Cloud
Signal developers hack Cellebrite forensics device

Signal developers hack Cellebrite forensics device

Numerous vulnerabilities allow code execution.
Juha Saarinen Apr 22 2021 11:00AM Security
Bank of Queensland told to reinstate manager that fell for BEC scam

Bank of Queensland told to reinstate manager that fell for BEC scam

And to backpay her wages and super.
Ry Crozier Apr 22 2021 6:55AM Financial Services
NAB sacked tech worker behind 2019 data breach

NAB sacked tech worker behind 2019 data breach

Fed thousands of customers' details into analysis services.
Ry Crozier Apr 21 2021 11:36PM Financial Services
Australia adds critical tech focus in new regional cyber strategy

Australia adds critical tech focus in new regional cyber strategy

Offers $37.5m to support neighbouring countries.
Justin Hendry Apr 21 2021 5:25PM Strategy
Australian policing agencies sent Microsoft 1746 data requests last year

Australian policing agencies sent Microsoft 1746 data requests last year

But only 'non-content' data released.
Justin Hendry Apr 21 2021 12:22PM Security
Govt data access should be gated, privacy assessment finds

Govt data access should be gated, privacy assessment finds

No access under planned data sharing laws without accreditation.
Justin Hendry Apr 20 2021 3:04PM Strategy
Hacked Codecov uploading script leaked creds for two months

Hacked Codecov uploading script leaked creds for two months

Scores of projects potentially affected by supply chain attack.
Juha Saarinen Apr 20 2021 12:14PM Security
UK invokes national security to investigate Nvidia's ARM deal

UK invokes national security to investigate Nvidia's ARM deal

Puts question mark over US$40 billion deal.
Paul Sandle Apr 20 2021 6:44AM Hardware
Carbanak hacking group sysadmin sentenced to 10 years in prison

Carbanak hacking group sysadmin sentenced to 10 years in prison

Other alleged members await trial or sentencing.
Juha Saarinen Apr 17 2021 9:34AM Security
Swinburne University data breach exposes details of 5000 staff, students

Swinburne University data breach exposes details of 5000 staff, students

Seven years of event registrations found online.
Justin Hendry Apr 16 2021 12:50PM Security
White House blames Russian spy agency SVR for SolarWinds hack

White House blames Russian spy agency SVR for SolarWinds hack

Reveals new sanctions for Russian cyber security firms.
Christopher Bing Apr 16 2021 6:50AM Benchmarking Change
Vic govt names hospitals, health services to share in $30m IT funding

Vic govt names hospitals, health services to share in $30m IT funding

Details clinical technology refresh program.
Justin Hendry Apr 15 2021 4:29PM Strategy
Civil groups want EU lawmakers to boost privacy rights in planned WhatsApp, Skype rules

Civil groups want EU lawmakers to boost privacy rights in planned WhatsApp, Skype rules

Urged to take a strong stand.
Foo Yun Chee Apr 15 2021 8:38AM Security
Australian cyber security consultancy reportedly helped unlock San Bernardino iPhone

Australian cyber security consultancy reportedly helped unlock San Bernardino iPhone

Washington Post investigation details long-held secret.
Staff Writer Apr 15 2021 7:13AM Security

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