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.
BlackBerry uncovers major APT campaign
09 April, 2020 by Amy SarcevicIts research uncovers a decade-long APT campaign on Linux servers, Microsoft and Android, which it says have all been conducted in the interests of the Chinese government.
More than 80% of cyberthreats involve COVID-19
01 April, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCybercriminals have incorporated COVID-19 themes into more than 80% of their email attack campaigns, according to research from Proofpoint.
Microsoft warns of RCE vulnerabilities
31 March, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft has discovered two remote code execution vulnerabilities in unpatched versions of the Adobe Type Manager Library for Windows 7.
Ransomware groups find new way of extorting companies
30 March, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMultiple ransomware threat actors are creating sites to leak data stolen during their infiltration of a target network to help further extort their victims.
Black market for stolen streaming accounts thriving
30 March, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe popularity of streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+ and Apple Music has created a lucrative new market for attackers able to steal login details.
