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.

Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of US election hack-and-leak threat

Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of US election hack-and-leak threat

Networks tied to 2016 election interference.
Jack Stubbs Sep 25 2020 6:59AM Security
Thailand takes legal action against Facebook, Twitter over content

Thailand takes legal action against Facebook, Twitter over content

After social media giants missed takedown deadlines.
Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Panarat Thepgumpanat Sep 25 2020 6:46AM Security
Two arrested over large-scale SMS phishing scam

Two arrested over large-scale SMS phishing scam

Thousands of Aussies allegedly targeted.
Justin Hendry Sep 24 2020 11:35AM Security
Apprentice wage subsidy faces data matching crackdown

Apprentice wage subsidy faces data matching crackdown

Education dept to access ATO data to stop JobKeeper double-dipping.
Justin Hendry Sep 22 2020 6:55AM Security
Anglicare Sydney says 17GB data transmitted to 'remote location' after attack

Anglicare Sydney says 17GB data transmitted to 'remote location' after attack

Hit by ransomware infection.
Ry Crozier Sep 21 2020 4:35PM Security
Misconfigured UTAS SharePoint site exposed 20,000 students' details

Misconfigured UTAS SharePoint site exposed 20,000 students' details

Security settings allowed broad access to files.
Ry Crozier Sep 21 2020 2:01PM Cloud
Researchers say not to use myGovID until login flaw is fixed

Researchers say not to use myGovID until login flaw is fixed

ATO declines to change protocol.
Juha Saarinen Sep 21 2020 11:52AM Security
Judge narrows Tesla lawsuit against former employee

Judge narrows Tesla lawsuit against former employee

Accused of hacking computers and leaking proprietary data.
Jonathan Stempel Sep 20 2020 8:52AM Security
Trump to shut off TikTok, WeChat to new US users

Trump to shut off TikTok, WeChat to new US users

Over concerns they pose a national security threat.
David Shepardson, Echo Wang and Alexandra Alper Sep 20 2020 8:52AM Software
CSIRO IT contractor spared jail for mining Monero on supercomputer

CSIRO IT contractor spared jail for mining Monero on supercomputer

Intensive correction order imposed for 15 months.
Justin Hendry Sep 18 2020 1:15PM Security
Maze ransomware criminals go virtual to evade detection

Maze ransomware criminals go virtual to evade detection

Close to 2 gigabyte virtual disk image hides payload.
Juha Saarinen Sep 18 2020 8:30AM Security
NSW digital driver's licences to get greater sway in identity proof test

NSW digital driver's licences to get greater sway in identity proof test

Government introduces bill to expand use.
Justin Hendry Sep 18 2020 6:45AM Software
China-backed telecom firm says won't spy on Philippines

China-backed telecom firm says won't spy on Philippines

Installs communications equipment at military camps.
Neil Jerome Morales and Karen Lema Sep 18 2020 6:40AM Telco/ISP
NSW Police tests technical assistance request on 'overseas provider'

NSW Police tests technical assistance request on 'overseas provider'

Australian laws void disclosure to account holder.
Ry Crozier Sep 18 2020 6:35AM Security
IBM talks up VMware-based service for regulated workloads

IBM talks up VMware-based service for regulated workloads

Pitches automation for ensuring workloads are compliant in the cloud.
Staff Writer Sep 17 2020 4:32PM Partner Content
Govt elevates consent in proposed public data sharing laws

Govt elevates consent in proposed public data sharing laws

Policy position altered after further consultation.
Justin Hendry Sep 17 2020 6:47AM Strategy
Researcher finds Tony Abbott's passport number in ticketing engine code

Researcher finds Tony Abbott's passport number in ticketing engine code

Amadeus takes five months to fix info leak.
Juha Saarinen Sep 16 2020 4:27PM Security
Legacy protocols used to bypass Microsoft 365 MFA

Legacy protocols used to bypass Microsoft 365 MFA

Legacy protocols, out of band channel hijacking and real-time phishing.
Juha Saarinen Sep 16 2020 3:34PM Security
NAB blocked 41,000 data theft attempts in a three-month period

NAB blocked 41,000 data theft attempts in a three-month period

Sees hundreds of millions of 'threats' a quarter.
Ry Crozier Sep 15 2020 4:56PM Security

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