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.

Australian wool sales stopped by ransomware attack

Australian wool sales stopped by ransomware attack

Software maker Talman hit by attackers.
Ry Crozier Feb 27 2020 1:15PM Security
Ransomware crims target easily exploitable Zyxel vulnerability

Ransomware crims target easily exploitable Zyxel vulnerability

Patches available for newer systems.
Juha Saarinen Feb 27 2020 6:32AM Security
Corruption watchdog calls for mandatory data breach laws in Qld

Corruption watchdog calls for mandatory data breach laws in Qld

Wants new reporting measures to combat information exposure risks.
Justin Hendry Feb 26 2020 1:23PM Strategy
Toll reintegrates with customers' IT systems after ransomware attack

Toll reintegrates with customers' IT systems after ransomware attack

In 'final stages' of month-long recovery.
Ry Crozier Feb 26 2020 10:51AM Security
PhotoLegal encrypts sensitive data for South Australian legal aid clients

PhotoLegal encrypts sensitive data for South Australian legal aid clients

Benchmark Awards 2020 finalist.
Justin Hendry Feb 26 2020 6:25AM Strategy
Mexico's economy ministry hit by cyber attack

Mexico's economy ministry hit by cyber attack

Does not consider sensitive information to have been compromised.
Adriana Barrera Feb 26 2020 6:20AM Networking
Australia's banks targeted by 'DoS for ransom' threat

Australia's banks targeted by 'DoS for ransom' threat

Attackers claim affiliation with hacking group Silence.
Ry Crozier Feb 25 2020 7:02PM Financial Services
ASIO boss Burgess says crypto busting laws used within 10 days of passage

ASIO boss Burgess says crypto busting laws used within 10 days of passage

Complains encryption damages 90 percent of priority cases, and cites growing Nazi threat.
Julian Bajkowski Feb 25 2020 12:08AM Networking
MGM Resorts sued over data breach that possibly involved 10.6 million guests

MGM Resorts sued over data breach that possibly involved 10.6 million guests

Filed by law firm Morgan & Morgan.
Kanishka Singh Feb 24 2020 1:25PM Financial Services
Sideloaded Google apps won't run on newer Huawei gear

Sideloaded Google apps won't run on newer Huawei gear

Big G lays down the law.
Juha Saarinen Feb 24 2020 6:30AM Security
US urges EU to use 5G by Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, seen on par with Huawei

US urges EU to use 5G by Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, seen on par with Huawei

Attempts to "demystify" Huawei superiority claim.
Sergio Goncalves Feb 20 2020 1:15PM Security
EU to unveil plans to boost European firms, rein in US tech giants

EU to unveil plans to boost European firms, rein in US tech giants

Aimed at helping European companies exploit their industrial data.
Foo Yun Chee Feb 19 2020 12:57PM Security
Deakin Uni deploys MFA, 'phish alert' button

Deakin Uni deploys MFA, 'phish alert' button

Benchmark Awards 2020 finalist.
Matt Johnston Feb 19 2020 12:52PM Projects
Malaysia to choose 5G partners based on own security standards

Malaysia to choose 5G partners based on own security standards

Plans 5G launch by early 2021.
Joseph Sipalan and Krishna N. Das Feb 18 2020 1:50PM Telco/ISP
Visa breaks ranks over payments security

Visa breaks ranks over payments security

Starts sledging rivals as competition bites.
Julian Bajkowski Feb 18 2020 6:45AM Financial Services
Former NSW contractor charged with unauthorised data access

Former NSW contractor charged with unauthorised data access

After accessing servers of unnamed Aussie sales company.
Justin Hendry Feb 17 2020 1:51PM Security
NAB sets up a global privacy office

NAB sets up a global privacy office

Under remit of chief data officer.
Ry Crozier Feb 17 2020 7:00AM Financial Services
US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets, assisting Iran

US accuses Huawei of stealing trade secrets, assisting Iran

Tracking of protesters alleged in latest indictment against, escalating tensions.
Karen Freifeld Feb 14 2020 1:20PM Networking
Google ordered to reveal identity of anonymous reviewer

Google ordered to reveal identity of anonymous reviewer

Federal court rules in favour of Melbourne dentist.
Justin Hendry Feb 14 2020 12:52PM Security
REA Group mutates site scraping, credential-stuffing defences

REA Group mutates site scraping, credential-stuffing defences

Rolls out new capability to frustrate bots.
Ry Crozier Feb 13 2020 11:23AM Cloud

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