Connected cars have 1980s-level security
18 September, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSmart connected vehicles have the potential to improve road safety, but primitive network security systems could make them more of a danger, QUT professor Andry Rakotonirainy warns.
Australian corporates support data retention
16 September, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian business leaders support the government's proposed telecom data retention scheme but are calling for strong safeguards to limit the impact on legitimate consumers and businesses, a survey indicates.
Single sign-on: solving the password proliferation problem
08 September, 2014 by Stephen WithersHaving multiple passwords combined with numerous redundant sign-on processes poses both a security risk and a productivity loss for business. A single sign-on system is the answer.
Targeted attack behind iCloud nude photo leak: Apple
04 September, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe hackers behind the theft of nude photos of various celebrities used a targeted phishing attack to compromise Apple accounts, the company said. The incident should serve as a wake-up call on cloud security and privacy.
Telco sector open to site blocking, "three strikes" scheme
03 September, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelco industry body Communications Alliance is willing to negotiate with rights holders and the government over proposed efforts to crack down on piracy, including blocking sites and penalising infringers.
One-day websites providing cover for cybercrooks
27 August, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA 90-day web traffic analysis shows that 71% of the host names requested by web users worldwide were sites appearing for only one day, and as many as 22% of these were malicious.
Russian hackers amass 1.2 billion emails and passwords
12 August, 2014 by Andrew CollinsA Russian gang has collected a cache of 1.2 billion unique credentials - pairs of emails and passwords - according to information security firm Hold Security.
Telco sector responds to govt's data retention plan
12 August, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelco industry body Communications Alliance will consult with the government on its planned data retention policy and seek to ensure any reforms protect the interests of ISPs and the public.
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.
Is a password manager right for you?
11 August, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOrganisations need to weigh up all the pros and cons of password managers to decide if they meet their needs, or whether SSO is a better option.
Silver Spaniel a threat to Australian businesses
07 August, 2014Australian businesses need to be more aware of common malware campaigns known as 'Silver Spaniel' campaigns, which are targeting their organisations, says Palo Alto Networks.
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.
ISP body calls for caution on piracy law proposal
05 August, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelco industry body Communications Alliance has urged the government to take a cautious, balanced approach to any moves to amend copyright law to crack down on online piracy.
375 million customer records compromised so far in 2014
04 August, 2014 | Supplied by: SafeNet Australia Pty LtdFor the first half of 2014, more than 375 million customer records were stolen or lost as a result of 559 breaches worldwide, says SafeNet.
Australians targeted by Koler mobile ransomware
30 July, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOver 6000 Australian visitors have been exposed to the mobile component of the Koler ransomware, which disguises itself as messages from the AFP or other authorities.
