US govt quietly passes data monitoring Bill
27 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US government has snuck in new legislation that would allow law enforcement agencies to demand access to private information held by US technology companies even when it is stored overseas.
Facebook offered data tool to ALP and LNP
26 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA new report claims Facebook approached major Australian politcal parties with advanced data matching functionality for targeting voters in marginal seats.
NZ receives new Privacy Bill
26 March, 2018The introduction of a new Privacy Bill in New Zealand has been welcomed by the Privacy Commissioner.
Cambridge Analytica shows regulation has failed
23 March, 2018 by Jonathan NallyThe failure of regulators, firms and individuals to protect sensitive data is behind cases such as the Cambridge Analytica furore, says Sydney academic.
Don't get hacked during the Games
23 March, 2018It is expected that the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will attract high levels of cybercrime, with businesses urged to stay alert for the possibility.
Medical records exposed by Telstra gaffe
22 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA major vulnerability in Telstra's popular Argus patient record sharing software may have left Australians' sensitive medical details exposed to attack.
Facebook in hot water over data harvesting
21 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFacebook's market value has plunged over allegations that Cambridge Analytica used profile data to influence the US presidential election.
OAIC to probe Cambridge Analytica
20 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Privacy Commissioner will check to see if Australians' private Facebook data was acquired by Cambridge Analytica.
NSW–Israel program homes in on cybersecurity
20 March, 2018Improving cybersecurity will be in focus under a new innovation program jointly run by the NSW Government and State of Israel.
Bitcoin scam devised by ATO impersonators
19 March, 2018Consumers are warned to be aware of scammers impersonating the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), demanding cryptocurrency like Bitcoin as payment for fake tax debts.
Svitzer makes first public NDB disclosure
19 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSensitive information on close to half of shipping company Svitzer's Australian employees was compromised over a nearly 11-month period.
Eight new cyber threat samples emerging per second
14 March, 2018There has been a record increase in healthcare attacks, fileless malware and cryptocurrency mining, according to a new report by McAfee Labs.
ACSC Conference returns to Canberra in April
13 March, 2018 by Jonathan NallyCybersecurity practices and building a culture of resilience will be on the agenda at the Australian Cyber Security Centre Conference.
Cryptojacking more valuable than stealing data?
12 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBitcoin's value has led to an increase in attacks that consume computing power to mine for cryptocurrencies.
APRA proposes new security standards for banks
09 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAPRA's Geoff Summerhayes says Australian financial institutions are among the top global targets for cybercriminals.
