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.

T-Mobile to pay US$350 million in settlement over massive hack

T-Mobile to pay US$350 million in settlement over massive hack

Will also upgrade data security.
Jonathan Stempel and Sara Merken Jul 25 2022 6:26AM Security
Cisco data centre management software needs vulnerabilities patched

Cisco data centre management software needs vulnerabilities patched

Security review turns up a variety of attack vectors.
Richard Chirgwin Jul 22 2022 12:36PM Security
ACCC, ASIC trials website takedowns for phishing, crypto scams

ACCC, ASIC trials website takedowns for phishing, crypto scams

Dozens of sites removed in first three weeks.
Justin Hendry Jul 20 2022 11:48AM Security
Romanian man extradited to US over 2007 virus that hit NASA

Romanian man extradited to US over 2007 virus that hit NASA

Prosecutors allege Mihai Paunescu ran hosting service that distributed Gozi.
Staff Writer Jul 20 2022 11:45AM Security
Log4j vulnerabilities remain 'endemic', says US DHS

Log4j vulnerabilities remain 'endemic', says US DHS

Will endure for years.
Richard Chirgwin Jul 18 2022 12:23PM Security
US needs billions more to remove Huawei, ZTE

US needs billions more to remove Huawei, ZTE

From its networks.
Staff Writer Jul 18 2022 6:30AM Security
TikTok's global security chief to step down

TikTok's global security chief to step down

Roland Cloutier to stay with the company.
Echo Wang and David Shepardson Jul 18 2022 6:30AM Security
Google Cloud joins AWS, Azure in gov data sovereignty scheme

Google Cloud joins AWS, Azure in gov data sovereignty scheme

Cleared to host sensitive data as 'certified strategic' provider.
Justin Hendry Jul 15 2022 11:50AM Cloud
Juniper Networks battles swarm of bugs

Juniper Networks battles swarm of bugs

Catches up with huge number of third-party vulnerabilities.
Richard Chirgwin Jul 15 2022 11:40AM Security
DTA cloud certification backlog forces last-minute hosting exemption

DTA cloud certification backlog forces last-minute hosting exemption

Almost 30 providers awaiting sign-off as gov data mandate comes in.
Justin Hendry Jul 14 2022 6:32AM Strategy
Microsoft details massive phishing operation

Microsoft details massive phishing operation

Adversary in the Middle campaign tried to target over 10,000 organisations.
Juha Saarinen Jul 13 2022 12:40PM Security
Hackers target European Central Bank president

Hackers target European Central Bank president

Pose as former German chancellor Angela Merkel.
Staff Writer Jul 13 2022 12:35PM Security
Microsoft's monthly patch includes four serious bugs

Microsoft's monthly patch includes four serious bugs

Out of 86 that were patched.
Richard Chirgwin Jul 13 2022 10:42AM Security
Deakin University reveals breach of 47,000 students' details

Deakin University reveals breach of 47,000 students' details

Subset targeted with smish sent via officially-used SMS channel.
Ry Crozier Jul 13 2022 6:30AM Security
OAIC opens probe into Bunnings, Kmart over facial recognition

OAIC opens probe into Bunnings, Kmart over facial recognition

After CHOICE investigation.
Justin Hendry Jul 12 2022 5:08PM Security
Australia's major banks look to dynamic CVV to combat payment fraud

Australia's major banks look to dynamic CVV to combat payment fraud

Only CBA has 'no immediate plans'.
Kate Weber Jul 11 2022 6:40AM Financial Services
Post-quantum cryptography algorithms named

Post-quantum cryptography algorithms named

NIST readies future standard.
Richard Chirgwin Jul 7 2022 12:35PM Security
Cisco collaboration software vulnerabilities fixed

Cisco collaboration software vulnerabilities fixed

Seven bug-fixes today.
Richard Chirgwin Jul 7 2022 12:14PM Security
Apple introduces Lockdown Mode as it battles spyware firms

Apple introduces Lockdown Mode as it battles spyware firms

Offers US$2 million bug bounty for flaws in new mode.
Stephen Nellis , Staff Writers Jul 7 2022 6:47AM Security
ASD creates CISO role in REDSPICE hiring blitz

ASD creates CISO role in REDSPICE hiring blitz

Also searches for a general counsel to keep activities legal.
Justin Hendry Jul 6 2022 12:10PM Security

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