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.

Scientists want 'Minority Report' pre-crime face recognition AI stopped

Scientists want 'Minority Report' pre-crime face recognition AI stopped

Threatens producing a "tech to prison pipeline".
Juha Saarinen Jun 24 2020 11:44AM Security
ATO to match data for early access super scheme, JobKeeper crackdown

ATO to match data for early access super scheme, JobKeeper crackdown

Three million Aussies in the crosshairs.
Justin Hendry Jun 23 2020 1:36PM Security
New taskforce to push cyber security standards

New taskforce to push cyber security standards

Experts come together to harmonise code.
Justin Hendry Jun 22 2020 5:43PM Strategy
7-Eleven Australia deploys facial recognition on customer feedback tablets

7-Eleven Australia deploys facial recognition on customer feedback tablets

Says technology is 'not used for any other purpose'.
Ry Crozier Jun 22 2020 2:28PM Hardware
ACT govt urged to improve data security after shocker audit

ACT govt urged to improve data security after shocker audit

Agencies lacking understanding, awareness.
Justin Hendry Jun 22 2020 1:54PM Strategy
Govt to set infosec standards industry-by-industry: report

Govt to set infosec standards industry-by-industry: report

Widens long-running focus on regulating critical infrastructure.
Ry Crozier Jun 22 2020 1:41PM Security
UK telcos told to stockpile Huawei gear

UK telcos told to stockpile Huawei gear

In face of US sanctions.
Jack Stubbs and Kate Holton Jun 22 2020 6:40AM Networking
US says no to direct Chinese cable connection to Hong Kong

US says no to direct Chinese cable connection to Hong Kong

National security concerns raised.
Juha Saarinen Jun 19 2020 12:29PM Security
PM warns of rise in cyber attacks ahead of new strategy

PM warns of rise in cyber attacks ahead of new strategy

Blames recent activity on sophisticated state-based actor.
Justin Hendry Jun 19 2020 12:15PM Strategy
Massive spying on users of Google's Chrome shows new security weakness

Massive spying on users of Google's Chrome shows new security weakness

Malicious add-ons used to transmit spyware.
Joseph Menn Jun 19 2020 6:52AM Security
NSW govt pours $1.6 billion into digital

NSW govt pours $1.6 billion into digital

Including $240 million for cyber security.
Justin Hendry Jun 18 2020 12:18PM Strategy
Cyber spies use LinkedIn to hack European defence firms

Cyber spies use LinkedIn to hack European defence firms

Posed as recruiters.
Jack Stubbs Jun 18 2020 6:21AM Security
Zoom to offer free users end-to-end encryption after all

Zoom to offer free users end-to-end encryption after all

In exchange for additional information about them.
Staff Writer Jun 18 2020 6:16AM Security
Chipmaker MaxLinear hit by 'Maze' ransomware attack

Chipmaker MaxLinear hit by 'Maze' ransomware attack

Some proprietary information exfiltrated.
Staff Writer Jun 17 2020 9:32AM Security
ATO looks to IBM cloud to carry protected data

ATO looks to IBM cloud to carry protected data

Completes risk assessment.
Justin Hendry Jun 17 2020 6:34AM Strategy
CIA 'woefully lax' in securing sensitive hacking tools

CIA 'woefully lax' in securing sensitive hacking tools

Prior to WikiLeaks publishing them online in 2017.
Raphael Satter Jun 17 2020 6:20AM Security
Intel to add anti-malware tech to processors

Intel to add anti-malware tech to processors

NOP to ROP, JOP and COP with CET.
Juha Saarinen Jun 16 2020 12:25PM Security
Drinks maker Lion lost CIO Grainne Kearns in March

Drinks maker Lion lost CIO Grainne Kearns in March

Replaced by a new CTO role.
Ry Crozier Jun 16 2020 6:55AM Strategy
Six former eBay staff charged with cyberstalking

Six former eBay staff charged with cyberstalking

Campaign waged against critical blog.
Staff Writer Jun 16 2020 6:48AM Security
Avon to reboot systems hit by cyber incident

Avon to reboot systems hit by cyber incident

Probe continues.
Staff Writer Jun 15 2020 11:34AM Security

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