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.

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
New Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities require urgent patching: ACSC

New Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities require urgent patching: ACSC

March patches no good to stop persistent access to systems.
Juha Saarinen Apr 14 2021 6:45PM Security
SolarWinds says hack fallout cost at least $23.5 million

SolarWinds says hack fallout cost at least $23.5 million

In the first three months of 2021.
Raphael Satter Apr 14 2021 12:16PM Security
PwC Australia finds new CIO for Assurance division

PwC Australia finds new CIO for Assurance division

Will lead the assurance division’s digital focus.
Kate Weber Apr 14 2021 12:14PM Strategy
The FBI remotely accessed private Exchange servers to remove web shells

The FBI remotely accessed private Exchange servers to remove web shells

Now attempting to contact the owners.
Ry Crozier Apr 14 2021 11:26AM Security
Optus creates senior leadership role spanning national and cyber security ops

Optus creates senior leadership role spanning national and cyber security ops

In preparation for government’s critical infrastructure reforms.
Ry Crozier Apr 14 2021 6:52AM Security
Tasmanian casino operator Federal Group confirms ransomware attack

Tasmanian casino operator Federal Group confirms ransomware attack

Has impacted gambling and hotel operations since April 3.
Ry Crozier Apr 13 2021 3:23PM Security
NAME:WRECK vulnerabilities could impact 100 million servers, IoT devices

NAME:WRECK vulnerabilities could impact 100 million servers, IoT devices

Patches and mitigations available.
Staff Writer Apr 13 2021 2:52PM Networking
ATO loses its cyber security chief

ATO loses its cyber security chief

Heading back to the private sector.
Justin Hendry Apr 12 2021 12:31PM Strategy
US adds Chinese supercomputing entities to economic blacklist

US adds Chinese supercomputing entities to economic blacklist

Seven companies named.
David Shepardson Apr 9 2021 7:00AM Security
Apple to start enforcing new app privacy notifications in coming weeks

Apple to start enforcing new app privacy notifications in coming weeks

Provides alternative advertising tools.
Staff Writer Apr 8 2021 6:24AM Security
Home Affairs agrees to new five-year data centre deal with CDC

Home Affairs agrees to new five-year data centre deal with CDC

As Global Switch migration gets underway.
Justin Hendry Apr 7 2021 12:40PM Strategy
Facebook says data on 530 million users 'scraped' before September 2019

Facebook says data on 530 million users 'scraped' before September 2019

Stemmed from misuse of a feature.
Staff Writer Apr 7 2021 12:25PM Security
APRA brings cyber security of broader banking ecosystem into focus

APRA brings cyber security of broader banking ecosystem into focus

Cites risks caused by Accellion and SolarWinds breaches.
Ry Crozier Mar 31 2021 10:55AM Financial Services
SolarWinds hack obtained emails of top US Homeland Security officials

SolarWinds hack obtained emails of top US Homeland Security officials

According to news report.
Staff Writers Mar 30 2021 12:11PM Security

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