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.

Australia’s cyber tsar MacGibbon resigns

Australia’s cyber tsar MacGibbon resigns

Will return to the private sector.
Justin Hendry , Julian Bajkowski May 6 2019 9:36AM Strategy
Unsecure git repo clones behind data-wiping ransom attacks

Unsecure git repo clones behind data-wiping ransom attacks

Users asked to secure their repos.
Juha Saarinen May 6 2019 6:42AM Security
Wipro hackers targeted gift card and rewards programs

Wipro hackers targeted gift card and rewards programs

Threat actors active for years.
Juha Saarinen May 2 2019 1:22PM Security
GoGet 'hacker' sentenced, spared jail time

GoGet 'hacker' sentenced, spared jail time

Community service sentence imposed.
Justin Hendry May 1 2019 4:07PM Security
Puma pulls down malware-infested Australian webstore

Puma pulls down malware-infested Australian webstore

Stays mum on hack.
Juha Saarinen May 1 2019 12:08PM Security
Tightened vulnerability remediation deadlines for US govt agencies

Tightened vulnerability remediation deadlines for US govt agencies

Critical vulnerabilities must be fixed within 15 days after detection.
Juha Saarinen May 1 2019 10:56AM Security
Info-stealing malware pounces on Puma Australia's webstore

Info-stealing malware pounces on Puma Australia's webstore

Skims sneaker order and credit card details and sends them to Ukrainian server.
Juha Saarinen Apr 30 2019 9:46AM Security
Apple boots MDM-abusing parental control apps

Apple boots MDM-abusing parental control apps

Ends "risky and clear violation of App Store policies".
Juha Saarinen Apr 29 2019 3:58PM Security
Smart home tech sexist, sparks security fears for women: study

Smart home tech sexist, sparks security fears for women: study

Fails to deliver on easy living promises.
Matt Johnston Apr 29 2019 2:17PM Software
Liberals pledge wide-ranging $156m cybersecurity investment

Liberals pledge wide-ranging $156m cybersecurity investment

Targets training opportunities and “cybercrime gangs”.
Ry Crozier Apr 29 2019 7:55AM Security
Atlassian Confluence under botnet attack

Atlassian Confluence under botnet attack

Upgrade to avoid AESDDoS malware infestations.
Juha Saarinen Apr 28 2019 8:56AM Security
Google questioned over reports of massive device tracking database

Google questioned over reports of massive device tracking database

US congressional leaders raise concerns.
Staff Writer Apr 24 2019 12:24PM Security
Researcher who slowed 'WannaCry' attack pleads guilty to malware charges

Researcher who slowed 'WannaCry' attack pleads guilty to malware charges

Could cost Hutchins up to five years in prison.
Staff Writer Apr 23 2019 6:09AM Security
Facebook says it uploaded email contacts of up to 1.5 million users

Facebook says it uploaded email contacts of up to 1.5 million users

Only new users since May 2016 affected.
Staff Writer Apr 18 2019 4:19PM Security
Electoral Commission spins up cyber ops centre

Electoral Commission spins up cyber ops centre

Looks to ex-cyber spooks to protect electoral systems.
Justin Hendry Apr 18 2019 12:45PM Strategy
Wipro hacked, internal systems used to attack customers: report

Wipro hacked, internal systems used to attack customers: report

Months-long intrusion.
Juha Saarinen Apr 16 2019 10:44AM Security
ANZ uses Google tool to enforce security on containers and code

ANZ uses Google tool to enforce security on containers and code

Automated checks to keep unauthorised apps out of production.
Ry Crozier Apr 16 2019 7:05AM Financial Services
Ransomware-raided Aussie businesses pay up

Ransomware-raided Aussie businesses pay up

Majority get their data back.
Juha Saarinen Apr 16 2019 6:06AM Security
Huawei says its equipment as secure as any, pans US campaign

Huawei says its equipment as secure as any, pans US campaign

After Washington briefs allies on concerns.
Foo Yun Chee Apr 12 2019 6:35AM Telco/ISP
New wi-fi security standard broken already

New wi-fi security standard broken already

WPA3 Dragonfly implementations not done properly.
Juha Saarinen Apr 11 2019 12:43PM Security

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