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.

Nib builds $20m specialist health data science play

Nib builds $20m specialist health data science play

'Antithesis' to current one-size-fits-all care.
Matt Johnston Dec 6 2019 11:45AM Strategy
US, UK go after Russian 'Evil Corp' hackers behind Dridex malware

US, UK go after Russian 'Evil Corp' hackers behind Dridex malware

Lamborghini-driving alleged leader and 17 associates face charges.
Andy Sullivan and Raphael Satter , Staff Writers Dec 6 2019 6:50AM Security
New Shamoon-style disk wiper hits Middle East oil producers

New Shamoon-style disk wiper hits Middle East oil producers

Iran again fingered in attack.
Juha Saarinen Dec 5 2019 8:57AM Security
Huawei faces online storm in China over employee treatment

Huawei faces online storm in China over employee treatment

Public backlash after details of dismissal and wrongful detention of former employee go viral.
David Kirton Dec 4 2019 6:46AM Security
China's facial recognition rollout reaches into mobile phones, shops and homes

China's facial recognition rollout reaches into mobile phones, shops and homes

New regulations require telcos to scan faces of users registering new mobile services.
Brenda Goh Dec 3 2019 7:10AM Cloud
Russia to upgrade homegrown encyclopaedia after Putin pans Wikipedia

Russia to upgrade homegrown encyclopaedia after Putin pans Wikipedia

"Reliable information that is constantly updated on the basis of scientifically verified sources."
Staff Writer Dec 3 2019 7:00AM Cloud
Federal cops spring domestic violence RAT trap

Federal cops spring domestic violence RAT trap

Shutters "insidious" Imminent Monitor Remote Access Trojan channel play.
Julian Bajkowski Dec 2 2019 10:55AM Cloud
Sensis to re-platform cloud workloads onto more native AWS services

Sensis to re-platform cloud workloads onto more native AWS services

Kicks off 'Cloud 2.0' strategy.
Ry Crozier Dec 2 2019 7:07AM Cloud
China seeks to root out fake news and deepfakes with new online content rules

China seeks to root out fake news and deepfakes with new online content rules

Ban on the publishing and distribution of "fake news" created with AI and VR.
Staff Writer Dec 2 2019 6:49AM Cloud
India plans security audit of WhatsApp after hacking attempt

India plans security audit of WhatsApp after hacking attempt

Troubles in WhatsApp's largest market.
Staff Writers Nov 29 2019 1:00PM Security
Pollies to face phishing tests after Parliament breach

Pollies to face phishing tests after Parliament breach

DPS introduce cyber attack simulations.
Justin Hendry Nov 28 2019 1:50PM Strategy
Facebook must face data breach class action on security, but not  damages: US judge

Facebook must face data breach class action on security, but not damages: US judge

But can seek better security at the social media company after a series of privacy lapses.
Jonathan Stempel Nov 28 2019 7:02AM Networking
NAB calls for vulnerable hardware buy-back scheme

NAB calls for vulnerable hardware buy-back scheme

Alongside heath ratings for consumer IT goods, services.
Julian Bajkowski Nov 27 2019 6:43AM Networking
France will not exclude Huawei from 5G rollout

France will not exclude Huawei from 5G rollout

Minister says it will be a case by case basis.
Staff Writer Nov 26 2019 12:30PM Networking
Uni IT chiefs want an 'Aussie lamb campaign' approach to cyber awareness

Uni IT chiefs want an 'Aussie lamb campaign' approach to cyber awareness

Where the bloody hell’s your security?
Matt Johnston Nov 26 2019 7:01AM Strategy
US-based chip-tech group moving to Switzerland over trade curb fears

US-based chip-tech group moving to Switzerland over trade curb fears

RISC-V Foundation "concerned about possible geopolitical disruption."
Stephen Nellis and Alexandra Alper Nov 26 2019 6:59AM Strategy
My Health Record exposed to shared cyber security risks

My Health Record exposed to shared cyber security risks

Otherwise positive audit concerned by lacklustre third-party controls.
Justin Hendry Nov 26 2019 12:10AM Strategy
Telstra opposes direct govt network access

Telstra opposes direct govt network access

Pushes joint agreements as solution for faster cyber response.
Justin Hendry Nov 26 2019 12:02AM Strategy
Oracle complains it's forced to source local cyber staff from offshore

Oracle complains it's forced to source local cyber staff from offshore

“Computer Science programs within Australia do not offer students relevant courses”.
Julian Bajkowski Nov 25 2019 4:38PM Training & Development
Led by high tech, Israeli exports to hit record of US$114 billion in 2019

Led by high tech, Israeli exports to hit record of US$114 billion in 2019

From US$109 billion last year.
Staff Writer Nov 25 2019 1:43PM Financial Services

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