Illegal activity flourishing through bitcoin use
20 December, 2017The use of bitcoin is largely associated with illegal activity, according to new research.
Symantec CEO to speak at CeBIT Australia
13 December, 2017The opening cybersecurity keynote speaker at CeBIT Australia will be Symantec CEO Greg Clark.
Cybercriminals to ramp up use of known flaws
07 December, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe 2017 threat landscape was dominated by major attacks exploiting known but unpatched vulnerabilities, and Trend Micro expects cybercriminals to step up this trend in 2018.
Cybersecurity skills shortage to be rectified
06 December, 2017A shortage in national cybersecurity skills has led the Victorian Government to push for a national training model.
Dtex Systems boosts cybersecurity in Australia
05 December, 2017Start-up company Dtex Systems has just opened its regional headquarters in Canberra.
Small business flags cybercrime concerns in survey
22 November, 2017Most small businesses rate cybercrime as their third biggest risk, according to a national survey.
2018 to be another 'brutal' year for cyber threats
21 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMalwarebytes has forecast a rise in cryptojacking, PowerShell-based attacks and the use of worms to launch malware in the coming year.
Cyber cooperation between DFAT and Sense of Security
08 November, 2017Sense of Security and DFAT are working together to enhance cybersecurity in the Indo–Pacific region.
Cryptocurrency security concerns to be addressed
02 November, 2017Quantum computers will be able to attack Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies within 10 years, according to researchers.
CyRise cybersecurity participants selected
01 November, 2017Several start-up organisations have been selected to participate in the CyRise cybersecurity accelerator program.
Cyber defence workshop to be run by DST
27 October, 2017DST Group and Data61 are currently working together on cyber research and will hold a networking event for those in the defence industry.
Market for ransomware on dark web growing strongly
13 October, 2017The creation of ransomware on the dark web is increasing, according to new research.
Cyber threat must be brought to light, govt urges
11 October, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWith cyber threats in Australia becoming more common and sophisticated, the government has urged victims to report attacks to help with efforts to counter the threat.
Cybercrime tackled by CDU and NT Govt
06 October, 2017The Northern Territory Government is working with Charles Darwin University to minimise cybersecurity threats.
Canberra announces Cyber Engagement Strategy
05 October, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government, with the help of private sector partners, will seek to improve its international cyber engagement to help shut down overseas cybercrime havens.
