Govt passes critical infrastructure safeguards
29 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew legislation passed by the federal government will extend its powers to protect Australian critical infrastructure against cyber attacks.
Australian unis targeted by phishers
29 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNine Iranians have been charged over an alleged global spear-phishing campaign that targeted up to 26 Australian universities.
Australia ranks second in APAC by cryptojacking threat
28 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia is the second most targeted nation in the APAC region behind Japan in terms of cryptojacking coin mining attacks.
Taking blockchain to the masses
28 March, 2018 by Anthony Brown, Corporate Consulting Engineer, Avaya Australia | Supplied by: Avaya Australia Pty LtdHow this booming concept can revolutionise everyday customer experience and enhance security.
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.
NZ receives new Privacy Bill
26 March, 2018The introduction of a new Privacy Bill in New Zealand has been welcomed by the Privacy Commissioner.
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.
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.
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.
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.
