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.

Critical SAP Sybase ASE bugs allowed full system takeover

Critical SAP Sybase ASE bugs allowed full system takeover

Part of SAP's May Patch Day fixes.
Juha Saarinen Jun 4 2020 10:38AM Security
AEC in hiring spree ahead of core systems rebuild

AEC in hiring spree ahead of core systems rebuild

Moves to bolster IT team from July.
Justin Hendry Jun 3 2020 1:02PM Strategy
Hackers and hucksters reinvigorate 'Anonymous' brand

Hackers and hucksters reinvigorate 'Anonymous' brand

Stages online resurgence amid protests.
Joseph Menn Jun 3 2020 12:48PM Security
Queensland to host three cyber innovation hubs

Queensland to host three cyber innovation hubs

Joins AustCyber network in "a big way".
Justin Hendry Jun 2 2020 12:06PM Strategy
DTA wraps up digital ID pilot on myGov

DTA wraps up digital ID pilot on myGov

Takes stock as myGovID identities near 1.3m.
Justin Hendry Jun 2 2020 6:50AM Strategy
Apple patches iOS to address unc0ver jailbreak

Apple patches iOS to address unc0ver jailbreak

Which exploited zero-day in Darwin XNU kernel.
Staff Writer Jun 2 2020 6:27AM Security
Zoom plans to roll out strong encryption for paying customers

Zoom plans to roll out strong encryption for paying customers

Such as schools, but not by users of its free consumer account.
Joseph Menn Jun 1 2020 12:20AM Cloud
Apple account takeover bug nets researcher US$100,000

Apple account takeover bug nets researcher US$100,000

Anyone could Sign in with Apple.
Juha Saarinen May 31 2020 12:12PM Security
Fed agencies cop mass fail in core systems cyber review

Fed agencies cop mass fail in core systems cyber review

Just one agency gets 'essential eight' tick for financial, HR systems.
Justin Hendry May 29 2020 1:59PM Strategy
NSW photo cards next on Dominello's digital hit list

NSW photo cards next on Dominello's digital hit list

Physical alternative slated for later this year.
Justin Hendry May 29 2020 1:34PM Strategy
NSA warns 'Sandworm' hackers targeting email servers

NSA warns 'Sandworm' hackers targeting email servers

Leveraging a software vulnerability in Exim.
Christopher Bing May 29 2020 10:20AM Security
Google sends 1755 warnings to accounts targeted by state-backed attackers

Google sends 1755 warnings to accounts targeted by state-backed attackers

WHO spoofs surge during coronavirus outbreak.
Staff Writer May 29 2020 6:20AM Security
Cisco servers compromised using SaltStack flaws

Cisco servers compromised using SaltStack flaws

Impacted six servers associated with older versions of a network simulation tool.
Staff Writer May 29 2020 6:03AM Networking
Toll Group attackers accessed personal and payroll data of staff

Toll Group attackers accessed personal and payroll data of staff

Impacts employees in several countries.
Ry Crozier May 28 2020 11:04PM Security
New fuzzing tool picks up insecure USB driver code

New fuzzing tool picks up insecure USB driver code

Software-emulated USBFuzz nails high-impact bugs.
Juha Saarinen May 28 2020 9:27AM Security
NAB targets 250,000 sign-ups to VoiceID

NAB targets 250,000 sign-ups to VoiceID

By the end of the year.
Ry Crozier May 28 2020 8:48AM Financial Services
DTA improves Bluetooth privacy on COVIDSafe

DTA improves Bluetooth privacy on COVIDSafe

But device names still visible.
Justin Hendry May 27 2020 3:20PM Security
Bots hit up Australian Red Cross 900 times for bushfire donations

Bots hit up Australian Red Cross 900 times for bushfire donations

Try to take advantage of difficulty verifying claims.
Ry Crozier May 26 2020 11:01PM Security
RangeAmp attacks turn CDNs into giant DoS cannons

RangeAmp attacks turn CDNs into giant DoS cannons

No botnet needed, just a laptop.
Juha Saarinen May 26 2020 10:14PM Cloud
Retailer IN SPORT's head office hit by ransomware

Retailer IN SPORT's head office hit by ransomware

Rebuilds systems but loses some data.
Ry Crozier May 25 2020 12:57PM Security

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