CyberCX appoints ex-NSA head to security advisory board
24 November, 2020CyberCX has launched a Global Security Advisory Board, with Admiral Michael Rogers, former head of the US National Security Agency, as the inaugural appointee.
Aussie e-commerce retailers pledge to improve product safety
24 November, 2020Four Australian e-commerce businesses have voluntarily committed to protecting consumers from unsafe goods by signing the Australian Product Safety Pledge.
260% increase in attacks using encrypted channels
18 November, 2020There has been a 260% increase in attacks using encrypted channels to bypass legacy security controls, according to a report from Zscaler.
Aussie security leaders call for more cyber visibility
16 November, 2020A study by Tenable has revealed that Australian business leaders are calling for more cyber visibility, in the face of rising cyber regulations.
UTS, DroneShield develop drone tech to detect drone threats
13 November, 2020UTS and DroneShield have produced an optical system that can detect, identify and track threats such as unmanned aerial systems (USD) carrying explosives.
Strategic Elements uses CSIRO tech for robot security teams
12 November, 2020Strategic Elements subsidiary Stealth Technologies has licensed CSIRO technology that enables robots to work together in teams.
Govt releases critical infrastructure exposure draft
11 November, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian critical infrastructure providers would have to comply with new security obligations under draft legislation now out for consultation.
"Malicious" phone scammers impersonating ACSC
06 November, 2020The ACSC warns that Australians have received phone calls from scammers claiming to be ACSC employees, and that the recipient's computer has been compromised.
Emotet malware campaign back in action
03 November, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAttackers are using Emotet and Trickbot to mount sustained attacks on the healthcare sector in Australia and other markets, the ACSC has warned.
NZ adopts new privacy principle to protect personal information
29 October, 2020New Zealand has added a new privacy principle to the Privacy Act 2020, which adds new controls on the disclosure of personal information to overseas organisations.
Australian Cyber Week 2020 kicks off
27 October, 2020Australian Cyber Week 2020 has commenced, kicking off a series of events that will showcase the capabilities of the Australian cybersecurity sector.
Communications cybersecurity to be top of agenda at CCV
23 October, 2020 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Leading experts from the NSW Government, NIST and the private sector will spearhead the cybersecurity discussion at the Comms Connect Virtual Conference Series.
Russia, Iran obtain US voter information
23 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US FBI warns that Russia and Iran have obtained US voter registration information, in an apparent attempt to manipulate the outcome of the 2020 election.
US DoJ indicts six Russian hackers
23 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US Department of Justice has won an indictment against six Russian military intelligence officials alleged to be state-sponsored hackers.
British Airways fined $36.5m for major data breach
20 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe UK Information Commissioners' Office has issued its largest fine to date to British Airways over a 2018 data breach that affected more than 400,000 people.