Report: DDoS attack volumes on the rise in 2021
26 May, 2021DDoS attack volumes are on the rise, increasing by 31% from Q4 2020 to Q1 2021, according to a report released by Radware.
Threat actors exploit Microsoft, Google platforms to send malicious emails
24 May, 2021Millions of malicious messages are being sent across Office 365, Azure, OneDrive, SharePoint, G-Suite and Firebase storage, according to Proofpoint.
TPG legacy cloud service experiences cyber attack
24 May, 2021TPG Telecom has revealed that its legacy cloud-based hosting service, TrustedCloud, has been breached by unknown attackers, with two customers impacted.
CISA, FBI release indicators of compromise for Colonial Pipeline attack
21 May, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAccording to the agencies, DarkSide threat actors primarily use the Onion Router for command and control, and have also been observed using Cobalt Strike for the same purpose.
Cyber intrusion AR software wins patent
19 May, 2021Ingalls Information Security has received a patent for Viewpoint, a network security monitoring and correlation system.
Aus cybersecurity spend to reach $5.1bn
19 May, 2021The smallest but fastest growing market segment is cloud security, expected to increase by 38% from last year.
Phishing attacks surge amid rise in remote work
17 May, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingVerizon's latest Data Breach Investigations Report found that the volume of phishing attacks has grown 11% due to the rise of remote working.
ACSC warns of rising Avaddon ransomware attacks
11 May, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has warned of ongoing ransomware campaigns targeting multiple Australian organisations.
The impact of open security standards on user experience
10 May, 2021 by Alex Wilson*User authentication is a critical security action for all organisations providing access to data and services in the modern world.
Global framework for fighting ransomware released
30 April, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe multinational Ransomware Task Force is urging governments and industry leaders worldwide to collaborate to combat the growing ransomware scourge.
Hubify acquires stake in Aussie cyber company Internet 2.0
28 April, 2021Hubify Limited has entered into a partnership agreement with Australian and US based company Internet 2.0 to provide superior cyber protection to SMEs.
UnitingCare Queensland hit by ransomware attack
27 April, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUnitingCare Queensland has been targeted in a ransomware attack that knocked some of the organisation's digital systems offline.
Pulse Secure VPN appliances targeted in APT campaign
21 April, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFireEye's Mandiant has detailed a new attack campaign by an APT group that could be linked to the Chinese government targeting Pulse Secure VPN appliances.
ACCC wins location data suit against Google
21 April, 2021 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACCC has prevailed in Federal Court in a lawsuit alleging Google of misleading consumers over its location data collection for Android devices.
Palo Alto Networks launches cybersecurity consulting group
21 April, 2021Palo Alto Networks is setting up a new cybersecurity consulting group to help enterprises respond to costly, crippling cyber attacks.
