Half a billion dollars lost to scammers last year: ACCC
29 April, 2019Almost half a billion dollars was lost to scammers in Australia during 2018, according to a new ACCC report.
Australians paid scammers $3.1m in iTunes cards in 2018
26 March, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACCC is seeking to alert the public to the threat of scammers impersonating legitimate companies or agencies and demanding payment in the form of gift cards.
RepuCoin secure blockchain defends against attackers
21 March, 2019A secure blockchain has been developed that is claimed to defend against malicious activity.
Cyberwar has begun, security professionals say
20 March, 2019The world is currently in the middle of a cyberwar, according to 87% of security professionals.
Cybercrooks capitalise on Christchurch tragedy
19 March, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCERT NZ has identified multiple attempts by cybercriminals to profit from the attention being paid to New Zealand in the wake of Friday's Christchurch shooting.
New leader for WA AustCyber Node
19 February, 2019A new head of the WA AustCyber Node has just been appointed by Edith Cowan University.
Qld moves to stamp out cyberbullying
14 February, 2019The Queensland Government is taking action on cyberbullying, with the Premier contacting social media platforms to remind them of their responsibilities.
Fed govt offers cybersecurity grant
03 December, 2018A $10 million cybersecurity initiative has just been launched by the federal government.
Cybercrooks hold their own Black Friday sales
30 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCybercriminals seeking to capitalise on the spike in online sales activity during Black Friday and Cyber Monday held their own version of the shopping event.
Fed govt releases new cybersecurity reports
28 November, 2018The federal government has released two new reports that aim to make Australia a world leader in cybersecurity.
Payment fraud losses to hit $30bn this year
21 November, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingJuniper Research has predicted that online payment fraud losses will grow to US$22bn this year, growing to US$48bn by 2023 as a fraud-as-a-service economy emerges.
New Bill targets online pirates
19 October, 2018A new Bill introduced by the federal government aims to crack down on online pirates.
New Bill may increase cyber threat: Digital Rights Watch
08 October, 2018Digital Rights Watch warns that the proposed Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 could increase security risk.
Cybersecurity professor appointed at CDU
02 October, 2018A cybersecurity professor will be appointed in the Northern Territory, as part of the government's cybersecurity investment.
Cybersecurity reports hit record highs: CERT NZ
21 September, 2018More than 700 cybersecurity incidents have been reported between 1 April and 30 June, according to the latest threat report from CERT NZ.
