CyberCX appoints ex-NSA head to security advisory board
24 November, 2020CyberCX has launched a Global Security Advisory Board, with Admiral Michael Rogers, former head of the US National Security Agency, as the inaugural appointee.
260% increase in attacks using encrypted channels
18 November, 2020There has been a 260% increase in attacks using encrypted channels to bypass legacy security controls, according to a report from Zscaler.
Emotet malware campaign back in action
03 November, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAttackers are using Emotet and Trickbot to mount sustained attacks on the healthcare sector in Australia and other markets, the ACSC has warned.
US DoJ indicts six Russian hackers
23 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US Department of Justice has won an indictment against six Russian military intelligence officials alleged to be state-sponsored hackers.
Russia, Iran obtain US voter information
23 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US FBI warns that Russia and Iran have obtained US voter registration information, in an apparent attempt to manipulate the outcome of the 2020 election.
British Airways fined $36.5m for major data breach
20 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe UK Information Commissioners' Office has issued its largest fine to date to British Airways over a 2018 data breach that affected more than 400,000 people.
Australian Cyber Week returns for 2020
16 October, 2020AustCyber will launch Australian Cyber Week from 26–30 October 2020 on its virtual conference platform, highlighting Australia's cybersecurity sector.
Most domains linked to US election vulnerable
12 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMany web domains associated with the two main US presidential election campaigns are being targeted for disinformation activities such as domain spoofing.
Bahamut cybercrime group has a "fake news empire"
12 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBlackBerry has released new research detailing the activities of what the company says is the world's largest hack-for-hire group, Bahamut.
Call for applicants for 2021 ADF Cyber Gap Program
12 October, 2020Cyber students interested in pursuing a career with the Australian Defence Force have been encouraged to enrol in the 2021 ADF Cyber Gap Program.
Emotet malware campaign is back: ACSC
06 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Emotet malware campaign targeting a number of Australian firm and government agencies is back in action, the Australian Cyber Security Centre has warned.
NAB bolsters cybersecurity with bug bounty
28 September, 2020NAB, in partnership with Bugcrowd, has launched a cyber bug bounty program, with a reward for researchers who uncover vulnerabilities in the bank's environment.
Rising cyber attacks drive APAC managed security spend
28 September, 2020GlobalData predicts that managed security services revenue in the APAC region will reach $17 billion by 2024, fuelled by increasing cyber attacks.
US issues warrants for five alleged APT41 members
18 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US Department of Justice has issued warrants for five alleged members of the APT41 cybercrime group, and accused China of shielding the cybercriminals.
Businesses reminded to protect their domain names
15 September, 2020The ACSC has reminded businesses to protect their domain names, cautioning against abandoning them to cybercriminals due to administrative oversight.
