Taskforce proposes cybersecurity charter
18 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet's Cyber Resilience Taskforce is discussing the creation of a cybersecurity charter to define good practice cybersecurity service standards.
Get ready for the new data breach law
29 May, 2017 by Tim Murphy, Country Manager, Arbor NetworksNow's the time to get to grips with the requirements of Australia's new data breach laws, so that you're prepared in case the worst ever happens.
81% of data breaches use hacked passwords
24 May, 2017 by Jonathan NallyCompromised credentials were used in four out of five data breaches last year, up from 50% three years earlier, according to a report from Verizon.
Micron 21 throws down DDoS challenge
23 May, 2017 by Jonathan NallyIT experts have been invited to test Micron 21's networks with DDoS attacks in real time during the company's AusCERT presentations this week.
Urgent action needed to prepare for data breach law
19 April, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOrganisations of all sizes handling sensitive data need to be taking action now to prepare for the introduction of the new mandatory data breach notification regime in February next year.
1.4bn records compromised in data breaches
10 April, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe number of reported data breaches grew 86% to 1792 during 2016 — which includes 44 breaches in Australia, Gemalto's latest Breach Level Index indicates.
Record hacking on the rise, Breach Level Index shows
29 March, 2017There was an 86% increase in the breach of data records from 2015–2016, according to the findings of the Breach Level Index.
Understanding intent key to boosting security
07 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA large majority of Australian IT professionals believe that understanding employee behaviours and intent are critical to improving cybersecurity, but few believe they are very effective at doing so.
Yahoo's Mayer to miss out on cash bonus
06 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingYahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has lost her cash bonus for 2016 and won't take an annual equity award for 2017, following the company's 2014 data breach.
Breaches becoming more complex and damaging
15 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe human element remains a key target for cybercriminals seeking to extract sensitive data, according to the findings of a recent report from Verizon.
Half of US adults don't trust govt with their data
30 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAround 50% of US adults have no or little confidence that the US government can protect their personal data and 70% anticipate major cyber attacks on the nation's infrastructure within the next five years.
Consumers hold firms responsible for data breaches
18 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA survey of consumers in markets including Australia found that 70% put the onus on organisations to protect their personal information from online data breaches, and a majority would stop frequenting a business that lost their data.
Trump urged to boost security in first 100 days
05 December, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US National Institute of Standards and Technology is calling on the nation's next president to take urgent action to improve public-private collaboration before, during and after cyber attacks.
Adobe's US$1m fine for data breach
17 November, 2016Adobe must pay a fine of US$1 million following a 2013 data breach that put 500,000-plus consumers’ card numbers and other information at risk.
Consumers call out 'creepy' company data use
08 November, 2016A recent KPMG survey indicates that many consumers are uncomfortable with the way in which organisations use their personal data.
