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.

ANU to run 'cyber bootcamp' for ASEAN officials

ANU to run 'cyber bootcamp' for ASEAN officials

Funded by DFAT.
Matt Johnston Nov 11 2019 3:46PM Strategy
Bond stayed for ex-Twitter employee accused of spying for Saudi Arabia

Bond stayed for ex-Twitter employee accused of spying for Saudi Arabia

After US prosecutors appealed the decision.
Eric M. Johnson Nov 11 2019 6:55AM Security
ACSC warns on BlueKeep after cryptojacking exploit detected

ACSC warns on BlueKeep after cryptojacking exploit detected

And downgrades Emotet malware alert.
Justin Hendry Nov 8 2019 8:45PM Security
Move over Microsoft: PayPal's the new phishers' phave

Move over Microsoft: PayPal's the new phishers' phave

Financial services most targeted sector for email compromise attacks.
Juha Saarinen Nov 8 2019 9:14AM Security
Trend Micro employee sold user data to tech support scammers

Trend Micro employee sold user data to tech support scammers

Security company suffers another embarrassing security lapse.
Juha Saarinen Nov 7 2019 12:40PM Security
NSW govt's first bug bounty program driven by digital licensing push

NSW govt's first bug bounty program driven by digital licensing push

Expansion sparks up as Dominello channels Marie Kondo.
Justin Hendry Nov 6 2019 4:46PM Strategy
NAB overhauls security systems

NAB overhauls security systems

Part of wider project to automatically triage security alerts.
Ry Crozier Nov 6 2019 1:30PM Financial Services
Facebook will widen access to encryption feature, test safety measures

Facebook will widen access to encryption feature, test safety measures

Moves ahead with controversial security plan regulators and government warn aids criminals.
Joseph Menn Nov 6 2019 1:23PM Networking
AWS CTO Vogels says data security decisions down to customers

AWS CTO Vogels says data security decisions down to customers

After accusations by US lawmakers the web giant has not done enough to secure its servers.
Jack Stubbs Nov 6 2019 6:31AM Cloud
My Health Record data breaches fall

My Health Record data breaches fall

But complaints skyrocket with opt-out switch.
Justin Hendry Nov 5 2019 1:29PM Strategy
NSW drivers stampede to create 600,000 digital licences

NSW drivers stampede to create 600,000 digital licences

Spontaneous mass migration after 'unofficial' launch.
Justin Hendry Nov 4 2019 10:43AM Software
Researchers spot BlueKeep worm hitting honeypots

Researchers spot BlueKeep worm hitting honeypots

Yet to hit Australia.
Juha Saarinen Nov 4 2019 7:08AM Security
NBN Co loses security talent to cashed-up banks

NBN Co loses security talent to cashed-up banks

Looks to rebuild, with some changes.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2019 7:00AM Training & Development
No Israeli govt involvement in alleged NSO-WhatsApp hack - minister

No Israeli govt involvement in alleged NSO-WhatsApp hack - minister

Official denial.
Staff Writer Nov 4 2019 6:32AM Security
North Korean Hidden Cobra hackers drop Hoplight Trojan

North Korean Hidden Cobra hackers drop Hoplight Trojan

Pyongyang malware spreaders behind WannaCry strike again.
Juha Saarinen Nov 1 2019 12:08PM Security
WhatsApp hacked to spy on top govt officials at US allies - sources

WhatsApp hacked to spy on top govt officials at US allies - sources

Journalists, human rights activists also targeted.
Christopher Bing and Raphael Satter Nov 1 2019 6:40AM Security
Australia yet to have "national cyber resilience": former ASIO, ASIS boss

Australia yet to have "national cyber resilience": former ASIO, ASIS boss

Understanding and defence against cyber incidents still lacking.
Justin Hendry Oct 31 2019 1:33PM Strategy
Two plead guilty in conspiracy involving Uber, LinkedIn, others

Two plead guilty in conspiracy involving Uber, LinkedIn, others

Using information stolen from AWS.
Staff Writers Oct 31 2019 12:52PM Security
Facebook pulls large Russian disinformation campaigns aimed at Africa

Facebook pulls large Russian disinformation campaigns aimed at Africa

Connected to IRA's Prigozhin.
Juha Saarinen Oct 31 2019 6:32AM Security
ANU seeks another ASD historian… on Twitter

ANU seeks another ASD historian… on Twitter

Australian citizens only need apply.
Matt Johnston Oct 30 2019 1:35PM Strategy

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