$1.6m funding boost for university cybersecurity
30 June, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe federal government funding will produce a threat intelligence-sharing network, sector-wide threat modelling and a national cybersecurity forum.
Open banking to bring new security risks
26 June, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe introduction from 1 July of the new open banking regime will bring with it security risks for consumers and businesses, an expert has warned.
Business email compromise scams cost $132 million
24 June, 2020 by Αmy SarcevicACCC's Targeting Scams Report uncovers the extent of scams targeting business, with BEC representing the highest losses incurred for any type of scam.
Australia facing sustained state-based cyber attack
19 June, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian government departments and industries are being targeted in a cyber attack that the Prime Minister warned appears to be linked to a state actor.
RTA calls for social media reform to stop disinformation
18 June, 2020 by Amy SarcevicIn light of a warning from the Foreign Minister, Responsible Technology Australia says social media should be regulated in the same manner as public health measures.
NZ GCSB condemns COVID-19 cyber attacks
14 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand's GCSB has condemned reported cyber attacks on foreign critical infrastructure during the COVID-19 crisis, but said NZ has not yet been a target.
COVID-19 related malware and spam on the rise
13 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicTrend Micro has uncovered a variety of malicious campaigns including email spam, BEC, malware, ransomware and malicious domains.
APT groups targeting Australian health sector
12 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingState-backed APT groups are targeting Australia's health sector for COVID-19 research and taking advantage of the crisis in their phishing campaigns.
COVID-19 cyber scams mount against Australians
22 April, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe Australian Cyber Security Centre has warned of new scams, frauds and phishing campaigns, all with a COVID-19 theme.
BlackBerry uncovers major APT campaign
09 April, 2020 by Amy SarcevicIts research uncovers a decade-long APT campaign on Linux servers, Microsoft and Android, which it says have all been conducted in the interests of the Chinese government.
Ransomware groups find new way of extorting companies
30 March, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMultiple ransomware threat actors are creating sites to leak data stolen during their infiltration of a target network to help further extort their victims.
Black market for stolen streaming accounts thriving
30 March, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe popularity of streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+ and Apple Music has created a lucrative new market for attackers able to steal login details.
Gen Z Australia's fastest growing scam victims
11 March, 2020Gen Z Australians are the fastest growing scam victims, losing $5 million and making 12,000 reports in 2019, according to the ACCC.
Toll Group responding to ransomware attack
06 February, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian transport and logistics giant Toll Group has fallen victim to a ransomware attack that forced the company to take some core IT systems offline.
TrickBot cybercrime ring develops fileless backdoor
14 January, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingRussian cybercrime enterprise TrickBot has developed a PowerShell-based fileless backdoor designed to stay hidden from modern cybersecurity controls.
