Legislation passed to protect COVIDSafe app data
20 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe Privacy Amendment Act 2020 will prescribe civil and criminal penalties for app misuse including a maximum gaol term of 5 years.
NZ GCSB condemns COVID-19 cyber attacks
14 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand's GCSB has condemned reported cyber attacks on foreign critical infrastructure during the COVID-19 crisis, but said NZ has not yet been a target.
Toll Group still recovering from ransomware attack
13 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingToll Group is still facing disruption to some IT systems after falling victim to its second major ransomware attack this year.
COVID-19 related malware and spam on the rise
13 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicTrend Micro has uncovered a variety of malicious campaigns including email spam, BEC, malware, ransomware and malicious domains.
APT groups targeting Australian health sector
12 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingState-backed APT groups are targeting Australia's health sector for COVID-19 research and taking advantage of the crisis in their phishing campaigns.
DTA publishes COVIDSafe source code
11 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe DTA has released the source code behind the COVIDSafe contact tracing app on a GitHub repository for public review.
WA Premier targeted in China-linked cyber attack
11 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingResearchers have uncovered a sophisticated attack campaign linked to the Chinese military targeting APAC government agencies including the WA Premier's office.
Tech professionals ill-prepared for COVID-19 cyber attacks
05 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicLess than half of tech professsionals surveyed by ISACA are "highly confident" in their ability to detect or mitigate threats.
More industry groups back COVID-19 tracing app
04 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe National Committee of data management peak body DAMA Australia and ICT advocacy group The Pearcey Foundation have both endorsed the COVID-19 tracing app.
Microsoft Teams susceptible to malicious GIF, says CyberArk Labs
29 April, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe subdomain takeover vulnerability could cause widespread financial damage or data leakage.
COVIDSafe app is secure and compliant, says Privacy Commissioner
28 April, 2020 by Amy SarcevicImportant safeguards are in place to ensure the app protects our data, says Angelene Faulk.
AIIA endorses government's COVID-19 tracing app
28 April, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACCC has strongly endorsed the use of the federal government's COVID-19 tracing app after vetting the technology used to maintain user privacy.
COVID-19 cyber scams mount against Australians
22 April, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe Australian Cyber Security Centre has warned of new scams, frauds and phishing campaigns, all with a COVID-19 theme.
Attackers dwelling in compromised networks for months
22 April, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe majority of security pro respondents to a survey from Attivo Networks said attackers are dwelling inside their compromised networks for at least 100 days.
EFA calls for tracing app scrutiny
20 April, 2020Electronic Frontiers Australia wants the federal government to start talking to technologists, rights advocates and the public about its COVID-19 tracing app.
