The IIC releases Industrial Internet Security Framework
20 September, 2016The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) has published the Industrial Internet Security Framework (IISF), a common security framework that addresses security issues in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems.
ISACA conference tackles cybersecurity and digital disruption
30 August, 2016ISACA's upcoming Oceania Computer, Audit, Control and Security (CACS) Conference will explore ways in which organisations can manage risk, increase cyber resilience, navigate digital disruption and capitalise on consumer trust.
No More Ransom disrupts WildFire ransomware
25 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe collaboration between Kaspersky Lab, Intel Security and Dutch and European police to combat ransomware has scored a victory against the WildFire strain.
Three keys to securing our cybersecurity future
22 August, 2016 by Garry Barnes, Practice Lead, Governance Advisory, Vital Interacts (Australia), and ISACA spokespersonNow that the election is over, it's time for the federal government to get back to business and implement its Cybersecurity Strategy.
40% of Aussie orgs not prepared for insider threats
19 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe disproportionate focus on perimeter defence in IT security has left many Australian organisations unprepared to deal with malicious insider threats.
Security summit for Sydney in September
15 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingPalo Alto Networks' first Australian cybersecurity summit will bring together a number of local and international experts to discuss how organisations should shape their security strategies.
Checkpoint SandBlast Agent malware protection for web browsers
11 August, 2016Check Point has released SandBlast Agent for browsers, with zero-phishing technology.
AUSTRAC team to target online terrorism
11 August, 2016Australia's primary financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has established a new cyber team dedicated to identifying online terrorism financing activities, money laundering and financial fraud.
Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities surging
08 August, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThere has been a steep rise in disclosed vulnerabilities in the industrial control systems that manage critical infrastructure including electric grids and water supplies, and a full third of these have no patches available.
Bug bounty program for software vulnerabilities
03 August, 2016Kaspersky Lab recently launched a bug bounty program with HackerOne.
US charges alleged KAT file-sharing site owner
21 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe alleged owner of Kick Ass Torrents (KAT), the most popular file-sharing site, has been arrested in Poland and faces extradition to the US to face criminal conspiracy charges.
Symantec led the $29bn security software market in 2015
18 July, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDespite reporting its third consecutive year of declining revenue, Symantec remained on top of the global security software market in 2015, according to Gartner.
Would you pay a ransom?
01 July, 2016Most C-suite executives say they would not pay up in the face of a ransomware attack. Unless they've been attacked, that is, in which case almost half say they would.
Mitsubishi Outlander car alarm vulnerable to hacking
07 June, 2016 by Laura ValicSecurity experts from Pen Test Partners have discovered it's possible to turn off the anti-theft alarm on the Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid by hacking into the Wi-Fi access point.
Optus, Macquarie Uni form Cyber Security Hub
30 May, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOptus Business and Macquarie University have formed a joint security hub to help improve training and awareness among businesses and government agencies.
