Mozilla adds tracking protection to Firefox
05 November, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMozilla's Firefox web browser has been upgraded to offer tracking protection by default in Private Browsing mode, automatically disabling elements that track user behaviour across websites.
AVG admits it can sell user data; Symantec sacks staff over fakes; Skype goes down
24 September, 2015 by Andrew CollinsAVG faces a backlash over policy that allows it to sell users' data, Symantec fires several employees for issuing unauthorised digital certificates for Google, and Skype's week from hell.
Australian infosec spending to hit $2.36bn this year
23 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGartner expects new legislation and product refresh spending to stimulate a 7.5% increase in Australian spending on information security technologies for 2015.
Researchers track keystrokes using smartwatches
15 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUS researchers have developed a way to detect keystrokes using motion data from smartwatches, but there's no reason to worry just yet — the prototype only works on the hand wearing the watch.
Are you ready for the new PCI standards?
08 September, 2015 by Chris Williams, CEO, Securus GlobalFines of up to $500,000 can be levied on any merchant or service provider that is compromised and not compliant with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards at the time of an incident.
Aussie businesses still using pirated software
05 August, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBSA | The Software Alliance has settled seven cases involving use of pirated software by Australian businesses this year so far, raking in a total of $147,000.
Aussies lose $45 million to scams in 2015
15 July, 2015The new website 'Scamwatch' has been launched by the ACCC to help the public prevent financial loss by scammers, with thousands of complaints having already been filed to the consumer watchdog so far this year.
Australian SMBs at risk due to poor data security
01 July, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian SMBs are lagging behind large companies in terms of understanding and implementing data security policies involving disposing of confidential information.
It's your information, so take ownership
25 February, 2015 by Kevin Bailey*There's no point bemoaning your fate when data under your control is lost or stolen - we all need to take personal responsibility and be accountable, argues Clearswift's Kevin Bailey.
Businesses beware: mobile apps pose privacy threats
04 February, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly a third of Android mobile apps access and share private information, but many Australian mobile users are ignorant or unconcerned about the risks, a Symantec survey shows.
Seven security trends to watch in 2015
07 January, 2015 by Dr Hugh ThompsonFrom attackers hiding behind encryption, to ransomware developers targetting smaller businesses and unwanted software slowing down your smartphone, the new year will see a host of security and privacy concerns evolve.
Protect yourself from your printer
25 November, 2014 by George Kharoufeh, Product Marketing Manager, Kyocera Document SolutionsTaking steps to secure your network and introducing printing protocols will help prevent your multifunctional printer from becoming a gateway to your confidential data.
NSW departments must improve privacy governance
28 October, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNSW's privacy commissioner has expressed concern over delays implementing privacy process reforms for NSW Government departments.
55% of Australasian data is not protected
11 August, 2014Australia and New Zealand's share of the worldwide Digital Universe was 2.2% in 2014, but 55% of data in the ANZ market is not being protected.
Accidental deletion top cause of email recovery
06 August, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingRecovering accidentally deleted messages and collecting data for investigations or e-discovery are the most common uses for email data-recovery software, a survey suggests.
