Websites overtake webmail as top phishing vector
11 November, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingPersonal websites and blogs have overtaken webmail services as the top phishing vector, according to new research from Netskope.
1 in 3 Australians exposed to data breach in past year
09 November, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly all Australian adults think companies that fail to protect customer data from being breached should face stricter penalties, ANZ research suggests.
Gen Z most overconfident in password security
03 November, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDespite the majority of consumers now receiving some cybersecurity education, only 12% always use a different password for different sites, research suggests.
Manufacturing sector has highest ransomware payments
31 October, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe manufacturing sector has the highest ransomware payments across all industries but also the lowest rate of compliance with ransom demands, Sophos estimates.
Varonis discovers Windows event log exploits
31 October, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingData security company Varonis has warned that it has uncovered vulnerabilities in the Windows event log that could be exploited to allow for cyber attacks.
Australian businesses yielding to ransomware groups
26 October, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly 70% of Australian businesses have been hit by ransomware in the last five years, and many are willing to pay substantial ransoms to keep the lights on.
How to get customer data privacy right
26 October, 2022 by Thomas Barta | Supplied by: AdobeAPAC marketers are facing a dual challenge — customers enjoy a personalised experience but worry about sharing their data. Thomas Barta explains on behalf of Adobe.
Sophos launches third-party compatible MDR
26 October, 2022Sophos has launched new third-party security technology compatibilities with Sophos Managed Detection and Response.
We're still terrible at passwords
24 October, 2022New research suggests that attackers are taking advantage of weak password management to gain access to corporate systems via remote admin protocols.
Australian leaders hesitant to disclose breaches
24 October, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian C-suite leaders overwhelmingly believe requirements for public disclosures of data breaches could lead to a loss of competitive advantage, PwC said.
Australian Cyber Week hits the road
24 October, 2022Running from 14–18 November, this year's event will travel around Australia generating awareness of the national cybersecurity industry.
Adatree creates framework to de-identify data
21 October, 2022Fintech startup Adatree says it has created the first and only framework in Australia to de-identify data in the regulated Consumer Data Right (CDR).
Greaves honoured at Australian Women in IT Security awards
21 October, 2022Castlepoint Systems co-founder and CEO Rachael Greaves has been recognised as Australia's Most Outstanding Woman in IT Security.
A new approach to cybersecurity
20 October, 2022 by Peter Philipp, ANZ general manager at Neo4j | Supplied by: Neo4jCybercriminals view a network like a graph, believing they only need to access one node to exploit a weakness. It's time to think the same way.
Vectra launches new security AI technology
20 October, 2022 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingVectra's new Attack Signal Intelligence has been designed to automate threat detection and prioritisation for over-stressed SOC teams.
