New telco industry code targets scam SMSs
13 July, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingACMA has registered a new industry code developed with the Communications Alliance aimed at taking action against the growing threat of SMS scams.
The data ransomware attackers are after
01 July, 2022A new report released by Rapid7 investigates the double extortion trend pioneered by the Maze ransomware group.
Ransomware-as-a-service industry now exceeds $1bn: Tenable
30 June, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe emergence of the successful double extortion technique is fuelling rapid growth in the ransomware industry, with groups raking in over $1bn in 2020 alone.
Proofpoint warns of "dangerous" Microsoft 365 function
23 June, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingProofpoint has discovered a method of exploiting a function within Microsoft 365 that could allow attackers to ransom files stored on SharePoint and OneDrive.
Lookout blows whistle on Kazakhstan's use of malware
22 June, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSecurity researchers from Lookout have found evidence of the Government of Kazakhstan using a sophisticated spyware likely purchased by a malware vendor.
Microsoft patches Follina vulnerability
17 June, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft's latest Patch Tuesday releases patch 61 unique vulnerabilities, including the high-profile and actively exploited Follina vulnerability.
Only 9% of Australian orgs prepared for breach
10 June, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingJust 9% of Australian IT pros feel that their organisation is prepared to handle a successful cyber attack such as a ransomware breach, research suggests.
Centre helps protect small business against cyber threats
07 June, 2022A new centre to help NSW small businesses respond to cybersecurity incidents has officially opened at Western Sydney University.
Scammers taking advantage of hype over NFTs
03 June, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTenable has warned that scammers have started taking advantage of the hype over NFTs and cryptocurrencies to target their victims.
Patching alone won't stop cybercrime
30 May, 2022 by Daniel Benad, group vice president and regional general manager, Oceania, Rimini StreetAssuming that periodic software patching is enough in the modern cybersecurity landscape ignores the fact that software companies are not security companies.
WhatsApp and QR codes are the next scam frontier
26 May, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSecurity awareness training provider Knowbe4 has warned to expect a surge in threat activity involving WhatsApp and QR code abuse.
Outdated security no match for modern threats
06 May, 2022A new report from Vectra highlights how organisations are continuing to fail by tackling complex, modern cyber threats using outdated methods.
Cybersecurity a boardroom blindspot
19 April, 2022The third edition 'Future of Cybersecurity in Asia Pacific and Japan' report reveals a lack of boardroom awareness around cybersecurity in Australia.
Australians lost $300m to scams in 2021
06 April, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralians lost over $300 million to scams last year, with investment scams being the biggest culprits, according to a new report from Savvy.
Supply chain, ransomware and cyberterrorism attacks will only escalate in 2022
01 April, 2022 by Dr Avesta HojjatiThere are several threats to running a business smoothly, from supply chain vulnerabilities, ransomware and cyberterrorism.
