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 wins preliminary approval to settle US facial recognition lawsuit

Facebook wins preliminary approval to settle US facial recognition lawsuit

After raising settlement offer by US$100m.
Staff Writer Aug 21 2020 6:42AM Security
Semiconductor giant SK Hynix silent on ransomware attack

Semiconductor giant SK Hynix silent on ransomware attack

Supplies memory modules to Apple and PC makers.
Juha Saarinen Aug 20 2020 11:57AM Security
Researchers find AWS creds stealing worm

Researchers find AWS creds stealing worm

Copy-and-paste malware attacks Docker and Kubernetes systems.
Juha Saarinen Aug 19 2020 10:05AM Security
Santos looks to further optimise its identity platform

Santos looks to further optimise its identity platform

Cuts onboarding time for new workers.
Ry Crozier Aug 19 2020 7:01AM Security
Huawei CFO to push for release of classified documents in Canada court

Huawei CFO to push for release of classified documents in Canada court

Relating to her arrest.
Moira Warburton Aug 18 2020 10:51AM Strategy
BlueScope Steel enhances cyber security after mid-May attack

BlueScope Steel enhances cyber security after mid-May attack

As it shifts focus on its year-old 'Avenir' digital transformation.
Ry Crozier Aug 17 2020 12:47PM Financial Services
Windows Defender update takes out Citrix

Windows Defender update takes out Citrix

Definition 1.321.1319.0 quarantines Broker Service.
Juha Saarinen Aug 14 2020 6:57AM Security
NSA, FBI expose Russian intelligence hacking tool

NSA, FBI expose Russian intelligence hacking tool

'Drovorub' used to break into Linux systems.
Christopher Bing Aug 14 2020 6:52AM Security
Avast nudges up full-year outlook after work-from-home boost

Avast nudges up full-year outlook after work-from-home boost

Adds 640,000 paying customers.
Paul Sandle Aug 13 2020 10:55AM Security
NSW Police body-cam discretion to stay

NSW Police body-cam discretion to stay

Review finds no changes to legislation needed.
Justin Hendry Aug 13 2020 6:59AM Strategy
Govt casts wide net over industry for cyber threat oversight, intervention

Govt casts wide net over industry for cyber threat oversight, intervention

But won’t hold itself to same rules.
Justin Hendry Aug 12 2020 1:46PM Strategy
Two exploited zero-days fixed in Patch Wednesday

Two exploited zero-days fixed in Patch Wednesday

120 bugs squashed in total.
Juha Saarinen Aug 12 2020 12:42PM Security
NSW govt agencies to face cyber security inquiry

NSW govt agencies to face cyber security inquiry

Probe launched after spate of incidents.
Justin Hendry Aug 12 2020 6:28AM Strategy
Barclays faces privacy probe over staff spying accusations

Barclays faces privacy probe over staff spying accusations

Sapience software use under the microscope.
Staff Writers Aug 10 2020 1:06PM Financial Services
China targeting US election infrastructure with cyberattacks

China targeting US election infrastructure with cyberattacks

White House national security adviser alleges.
Staff Writer Aug 10 2020 6:42AM Security
US officials now worry about election logistics more than hacking

US officials now worry about election logistics more than hacking

Misinformation, poll worker shortages and US postal service slowdowns.
Joseph Menn Aug 10 2020 6:42AM Security
AFP used anti-encryption laws three times in 2019-20

AFP used anti-encryption laws three times in 2019-20

But all were cooperative requests.
Justin Hendry Aug 6 2020 3:50PM Security
Govt finally unveils Australia's new cyber security strategy

Govt finally unveils Australia's new cyber security strategy

Places focus on critical infrastructure.
Justin Hendry Aug 6 2020 1:22PM Strategy
Netwalker ransomware raiders rake in the money

Netwalker ransomware raiders rake in the money

Businesses paying up.
Juha Saarinen Aug 5 2020 11:50AM Security
Hackers stole contents of ex-UK trade minister's personal email account

Hackers stole contents of ex-UK trade minister's personal email account

Contained official documents like trade negotiations.
Jack Stubbs Aug 5 2020 6:02AM Security

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