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.

Nielsen data centre hit by suspected cyber attack

Nielsen data centre hit by suspected cyber attack

TV ratings data delayed after 'unexpected disruption'.
Justin Hendry Jul 22 2020 11:48AM Security
New Meow bot attacks open ElasticSearch instances

New Meow bot attacks open ElasticSearch instances

Hundreds of open instances at risk.
Juha Saarinen Jul 22 2020 8:06AM Security
Google bolsters G Suite security

Google bolsters G Suite security

Enhancements to Gmail, Meet, Chat, and admin tools.
Juha Saarinen Jul 22 2020 6:42AM Security
WA health data published by teen to public-facing site

WA health data published by teen to public-facing site

Gleaned from a pager system.
Ry Crozier Jul 21 2020 3:14PM Security
Hackers that hit Australian targets need "clear consequences"

Hackers that hit Australian targets need "clear consequences"

Telco-laden advisory panel to 2020 cybersecurity strategy pushes for reform.
Justin Hendry , Ry Crozier Jul 21 2020 1:09PM Security
Australia's most impersonated government agencies

Australia's most impersonated government agencies

As ranked by the ACCC.
Justin Hendry Jul 21 2020 11:13AM Security
Defence, Services Australia IT oversight set to face probe

Defence, Services Australia IT oversight set to face probe

As auditor doubles down on cyber security.
Justin Hendry Jul 21 2020 7:11AM Strategy
WA Health traces data leak to third-party pager service

WA Health traces data leak to third-party pager service

Suspends use while investigation underway.
Ry Crozier Jul 21 2020 7:06AM Security
Westpac, CBA, NAB see IT security risks if consumer data right expands

Westpac, CBA, NAB see IT security risks if consumer data right expands

Want 24x7 SOC and other protections.
Ry Crozier Jul 20 2020 1:58PM Financial Services
Data61 touts new way to automatically spot phishing attempts

Data61 touts new way to automatically spot phishing attempts

Using file compression.
Matt Johnston Jul 20 2020 12:42PM Security
Second IT contractor charged over LandMark White data breach

Second IT contractor charged over LandMark White data breach

As investigations continue.
Justin Hendry Jul 17 2020 4:37PM Security
FBI leads search for hackers who hijacked Twitter accounts

FBI leads search for hackers who hijacked Twitter accounts

As Washington lawmakers fret over the breach.
Joseph Menn and Mark Hosenball Jul 17 2020 6:52AM Security
Security overhaul underpins Navitas' new digital campus

Security overhaul underpins Navitas' new digital campus

Global education provider goes online.
Matt Johnston Jul 16 2020 12:38PM Projects
Scammers take over high-profile Twitter accounts in mass hack

Scammers take over high-profile Twitter accounts in mass hack

Twitter staff tricked by social engineering campaign.
Juha Saarinen Jul 16 2020 7:40AM Security
Attackers exploiting unpatched F5 BIG-IP devices

Attackers exploiting unpatched F5 BIG-IP devices

Crypto miners and webshells dropped.
Juha Saarinen Jul 15 2020 9:41AM Security
myGov digital ID integration in limbo as DTA misses target rollout date

myGov digital ID integration in limbo as DTA misses target rollout date

Functionality delayed after pilot uncovers usability concerns.
Justin Hendry Jul 15 2020 7:12AM Strategy
Windows DNS servers susceptible to wormable 17-year-old SigRed flaw

Windows DNS servers susceptible to wormable 17-year-old SigRed flaw

Admins urged to patch.
Juha Saarinen , Ry Crozier Jul 15 2020 7:10AM Security
AGL Energy finds its new CISO

AGL Energy finds its new CISO

Promoted from within.
Ry Crozier Jul 13 2020 12:08PM Security
Amazon.com bans, then un-bans TikTok app from employee mobile devices

Amazon.com bans, then un-bans TikTok app from employee mobile devices

Calls the move a mistake.
Echo Wang and Krystal Hu Jul 13 2020 6:15AM Security
Australian privacy watchdog launches investigation into Clearview AI

Australian privacy watchdog launches investigation into Clearview AI

Teams up with UK's information commissioner.
Justin Hendry Jul 9 2020 5:38PM Security

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