Emotet malware campaign is back: ACSC
06 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Emotet malware campaign targeting a number of Australian firm and government agencies is back in action, the Australian Cyber Security Centre has warned.
Researchers develop quantum-safe blockchain protocol
01 October, 2020Researchers have developed MatRiCT, a blockchain protocol that is secure against quantum computers and protects the privacy of users and their transactions.
ZeroLogon vulnerability being actively exploited
28 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft has warned that attackers are attempting to actively exploit the ZeroLogon escalation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Server patched last month.
Rising cyber attacks drive APAC managed security spend
28 September, 2020GlobalData predicts that managed security services revenue in the APAC region will reach $17 billion by 2024, fuelled by increasing cyber attacks.
NAB bolsters cybersecurity with bug bounty
28 September, 2020NAB, in partnership with Bugcrowd, has launched a cyber bug bounty program, with a reward for researchers who uncover vulnerabilities in the bank's environment.
70% of Australians rank privacy a top concern
25 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe OAIC's Australian Community Attitudes to Privacy Survey 2020 found that Australians increasingly expect businesses to respect and protect their privacy.
Disconnect between IT workers and employers about cybersecurity
23 September, 2020Research from Bitdefender has highlighted the disconnect between how business leaders and infosec professionals view the current security landscape.
US issues warrants for five alleged APT41 members
18 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US Department of Justice has issued warrants for five alleged members of the APT41 cybercrime group, and accused China of shielding the cybercriminals.
Evolving threat landscape a concern for cybersecurity analysts
18 September, 2020A survey by Gartner has found that cybersecurity analysts are concerned about the rapidly evolving threat landscape, which has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gartner: Businesses must balance risk, trust and opportunity
17 September, 2020Security and risk leaders have been advised to balance risk, trust and opportunity to help their organisations become trusted participants in the digital economy.
DTA updates COVIDSafe to improve user privacy
16 September, 2020The Digital Transformation Agency has updated the COVIDSafe app to improve user privacy and provide real-time statistics about COVID-19 cases.
Keysight World to showcase design and test trends
16 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Keysight Technologies Australia Pty LtdLive virtual events will be held from 22–24 September, covering topics such as 5G, automotive, advanced measurement, high-speed digital and IT network security.
Study: Employee personal devices pose risk to corporate data
15 September, 2020A Trend Micro survey has highlighted the risks posed by smart home devices to the corporate cybersecurity chain, as more employees shift to working remotely.
Businesses reminded to protect their domain names
15 September, 2020The ACSC has reminded businesses to protect their domain names, cautioning against abandoning them to cybercriminals due to administrative oversight.
Time for a privacy reckoning on blockchain
11 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingResearchers from UniSA and Charles Sturt University have urged the industry to explore alternatives to blockchain that maintain privacy.
