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.
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.
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.
NZ enhances privacy breach reporting with online tool
20 October, 2020The NZ Office of the Privacy Commissioner has launched NotifyUs, an online tool to help businesses and organisations determine if a privacy breach is notifiable.
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.
Australian Cyber Week returns for 2020
16 October, 2020AustCyber will launch Australian Cyber Week from 26–30 October 2020 on its virtual conference platform, highlighting Australia's cybersecurity sector.
Survey: Ransomware victims forever changed
15 October, 2020A global survey has found that organisations hit by ransomware are never the same, with ransomware attacks affecting the confidence of IT managers.
Call for applicants for 2021 ADF Cyber Gap Program
12 October, 2020Cyber students interested in pursuing a career with the Australian Defence Force have been encouraged to enrol in the 2021 ADF Cyber Gap Program.
Most domains linked to US election vulnerable
12 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMany web domains associated with the two main US presidential election campaigns are being targeted for disinformation activities such as domain spoofing.
Bahamut cybercrime group has a "fake news empire"
12 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBlackBerry has released new research detailing the activities of what the company says is the world's largest hack-for-hire group, Bahamut.
