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.

Israeli cyber surveillance vendor NSO vows to tackle human rights misuse

Israeli cyber surveillance vendor NSO vows to tackle human rights misuse

Says it will abide by UN guidelines to prevent abuses following scandals.
Steven Scheer Sep 11 2019 6:57AM Networking
D-Link wireless modems found to leak passwords

D-Link wireless modems found to leak passwords

"Widely available in Australia".
Juha Saarinen Sep 10 2019 2:45PM Security
US judge lets Facebook privacy class action proceed

US judge lets Facebook privacy class action proceed

Calls company's views on privacy "so wrong."
Jonathan Stempel Sep 10 2019 12:40PM Software
Google, Facebook rebuff Russia over political advertising accusation

Google, Facebook rebuff Russia over political advertising accusation

Say responsible political advertising that complies with local legislation.
Staff Writer Sep 10 2019 6:49AM Benchmarking Change
China says new digital currency will be similar to Facebook's Libra

China says new digital currency will be similar to Facebook's Libra

Would be able to be used across major payment platforms such as WeChat and Alipay.
Staff Writer Sep 9 2019 1:33PM Benchmarking Change
Russia says Facebook, Google distributed political ads on election day

Russia says Facebook, Google distributed political ads on election day

"Interference in Russia's sovereign affairs."
Staff Writer Sep 9 2019 1:27PM Networking
Apple disputes Google security researcher findings on iPhone attack

Apple disputes Google security researcher findings on iPhone attack

Was "narrowly focused".
Staff Writer Sep 9 2019 1:27PM Hardware
Texas local authorities recovering from mass ransomware hit

Texas local authorities recovering from mass ransomware hit

Managed services provider the infection vector.
Juha Saarinen Sep 9 2019 6:57AM Security
Apple says iPhone attack targeted Uighurs

Apple says iPhone attack targeted Uighurs

But disputes Google findings.
Stephen Nellis Sep 7 2019 7:38AM Security
Facebook, Microsoft launch contest to detect deepfake videos

Facebook, Microsoft launch contest to detect deepfake videos

After House Intelligence Committee Chairman demanded details of countermeasure plans.
Elizabeth Culliford Sep 6 2019 12:21PM Cloud
China hacked Asian telcos to spy on Uighur travellers - sources

China hacked Asian telcos to spy on Uighur travellers - sources

Cyber-espionage campaign targets "high-value individuals", diplomats, military personnel.
Jack Stubbs Sep 6 2019 12:00PM Strategy
Feds call for input on Australia's next cyber security strategy

Feds call for input on Australia's next cyber security strategy

Ask whether greater state intervention in business systems needed.
Justin Hendry Sep 6 2019 11:47AM Strategy
Tech giants meet with US intelligence on 2020 election security

Tech giants meet with US intelligence on 2020 election security

Discuss security strategies, brace for cyber-influence operations.
Elizabeth Culliford and Soundarya J Sep 5 2019 1:47PM Security
Android phones vulnerable to provisioning SMS hijacking

Android phones vulnerable to provisioning SMS hijacking

Poor authentication allows attackers to change phone settings.
Juha Saarinen Sep 5 2019 1:38PM Security
Trump: US does not want to discuss Huawei with China

Trump: US does not want to discuss Huawei with China

As the two biggest world economies try to end escalating trade tensions.
Staff Writer Sep 5 2019 6:15AM Security
Android exploits now pay more than iOS ones

Android exploits now pay more than iOS ones

Apple iOS exploit glut causes payouts to drop?
Juha Saarinen Sep 4 2019 1:58PM Security
WA govt demands three new IT chiefs

WA govt demands three new IT chiefs

To join digital office.
Justin Hendry Sep 3 2019 11:48PM Strategy
US and Poland may sign 5G network security agreement on Pence visit

US and Poland may sign 5G network security agreement on Pence visit

When US Vice President Michael Pence visits Warsaw in coming days.
Alexandra Alper Sep 2 2019 1:24PM Security
Messaging app Telegram moves to protect identity of Hong Kong protesters

Messaging app Telegram moves to protect identity of Hong Kong protesters

Will allow users to cloak their telephone numbers.
Joel Schectman Sep 2 2019 12:21AM Networking
Twitter CEO's hacked account sends racist tweets before being secured

Twitter CEO's hacked account sends racist tweets before being secured

Sending curse words to 4 million followers before account re-secured.
Elizabeth Culliford Sep 2 2019 12:20AM Networking

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