Five steps to prepare for the next security threat cycle
05 September, 2013 by Chris Wood*About every five years, attackers launch new types of threats - and a new wave is upon us. These steps can help to avoid being compromised by this new wave.
Microsoft and Google to sue US government
03 September, 2013 by Andrew CollinsMicrosoft and Google will move ahead with litigation against the US government, in order to gain permission to disclose greater detail about the customer information they are compelled to reveal to US agencies under the US's Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
Security - the antithesis of innovation?
29 August, 2013 by Dr Hugh Thompson*It's commonly said in IT that security is the antithesis of innovation. Innovation creates disruption, and disruption introduces vulnerability. But is that really the case?
Facebook gave 380+ users' data to Aussie government
29 August, 2013 by Andrew CollinsFacebook granted Australian authorities access to data on at least 384 of the social network's users in the first half of 2013.
APAC DDoS protection market booming
21 August, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDemand for DDoS protection technology is booming in APAC, but doubts about the value of such solutions still linger in Australia and other markets.
Cybercrooks using Google Cloud Messaging to target Android
19 August, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGoogle's Cloud Messaging Service, used to let Android app developers interface with their programs, is attracting the attention of malware authors.
Chinese NYT hackers back in action
14 August, 2013The group that infiltrated New York Times networks over a four-month period last year appear to have launched new campaigns using upgraded versions of targeted attack malware.
NZ spy law could rock nation’s ICT sector
08 August, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingICT groups opposed to NZ’s proposed new interception amendments fear the rules could reduce the competitiveness of domestic companies and force international players out of the market.
UPDATED: Aussie defence agencies ban Lenovo due to backdoor fears
30 July, 2013Computers from Chinese company Lenovo have been banned from “classified” networks of the intelligence and defence services of Australia, the United States, Britain, Canada and New Zealand due to concerns that the machines could easily be hacked.
Russia buying typewriters to avoid data leaks
16 July, 2013The Russian agency responsible for Kremlin security is reportedly buying typewriters in an effort to avoid digital data leaks.
A new government could rethink data breach law
09 July, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWhile whichever party wins the next Australian Federal election is expected to pass some form of data breach notification law, a change of guard could prompt changes to the current proposed bill - including its axing.
Bad habits are worse than bad guys in IT security
05 July, 2013 by Matt Ramsay, Asia-Pacific Regional Director, Centrify | Supplied by: Centrify Asia PacificDo we only need to guard against the bad guys trying to hack our infrastructure? Or do we need to defend ourselves from the bad habits of the good guys who manage that infrastructure?
Data breach laws fail to pass Senate
02 July, 2013Legislation for mandatory data breach reporting in Australia has failed to make it through the Senate and, unless the upcoming federal election date is changed, will not be enacted into law until after the next election.
Protecting whistleblowers with secret data transfer techniques
01 July, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGerman computer scientist Volker Roth is working on a system to allow whistleblowers to disclose confidential information without being observed or traced.
A password you can swallow? Don’t hold your breath
28 June, 2013 by James H Hamlyn-Harris, Swinburne University of TechnologyIf you believe the hype, a ‘password pill’ could save you from remembering passwords. But don’t hold your breath for this technology - better alternatives are already available.
