ACSC receives one cybercrime report every 10 min
09 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Cyber Security Centre's inaugural Annual Threat Report for 2020 found that ransomware is among the most pressing threats facing the nation.
Australia's CyberCX launches in NZ
21 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCyberCX has launched in NZ as part of plans to develop a trans-Tasman security company with the scale and capabilities needed to protect homegrown businesses.
Small business grant program to fund cybersecurity research
20 August, 2020A new industry support program has been launched to recruit small businesses to fight against cyber threats by developing ambitious capabilities for the ADF.
FireEye launches public bug bounty program
19 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFireEye is inviting researchers to register to participate in the new public bug bounty program for its corporate infrastructure.
More Australians falling victim to cybercrimes in lockdown
17 August, 2020Research from NortonLifeLock has found that one in six Australians experienced cybercrime during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Industry groups split over 2020 Cyber Strategy
10 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Computer Society has welcomed the 2020 Cyber Security Strategy, but the Australian Information Security Association is more lukewarm on it.
Govt lifts cybersecurity commitment to $1.67bn
07 August, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government will introduce more powers for the AFP to fight cybercrime on the dark web as part of a raised $1.67bn cybersecurity funding commitment.
93% of security pros lack the needed tools
31 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMost security professionals lack the tools to detect known security threats and close known vulnerabilities, research from LogRhythm found.
UNSW raises $1.3 million for IoT cybersecurity start-up
29 July, 2020 by Αmy SarcevicThe new company, CyAmast, is based on software developed by Dr Hassan Habibi and his research team at the UNSW School of Engineering and Telecommunications.
RMIT launches cybersecurity research centre
20 July, 2020 by Jonathan NallyRMIT University has launched a cybersecurity research centre that will take "an industry-driven approach" to meet evolving cybersecurity challenges.
A four-week digital disruption could cost $30bn
14 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA four-week-long major disruption to Australia's digital economy would cost up to $30bn in lost GDP and cause losses of up to 163,000 jobs, an AustCyber report claims.
CyberCX buys Melbourne's Basis Networks
13 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia's largest cybersecurity company, CyberCX, will soon be larger following the acquisition of Melbourne managed security service provider Basis Networks.
Cyber collaboration centre A3C officially opens
09 July, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe $10 million centre is touted as helping to build national cyber capability and positioning South Australia as a national cyber leader.
SMEs don't understand security risks, ACSC survey finds
07 July, 2020 by Amy SarcevicCyber incidents cost Australian SMEs $29 billion each year, yet nearly half of them do not invest more than $500 per annum on cybersecurity.
Govt commits $1.35bn to fight foreign cyber threats
01 July, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government has announced a $1.35bn investment program aimed at enhancing Australia's ability to combat foreign cyber threats.
