Impersonation attempts by cybercriminals on the rise
06 December, 2017There has been a sharp increase in the number of malwareless impersonation attacks, according to a new report from Mimecast.
Cybersecurity skills shortage to be rectified
06 December, 2017A shortage in national cybersecurity skills has led the Victorian Government to push for a national training model.
Dtex Systems boosts cybersecurity in Australia
05 December, 2017Start-up company Dtex Systems has just opened its regional headquarters in Canberra.
Apple red-faced after major macOS bug found
30 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingApple has patched a major security vulnerability that allowed root access to Macs running the latest High Sierra operating system without the need to enter a password.
Millions of PCs at risk from Intel firmware flaw
27 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIntel has discovered vulnerabilities in the firmware of a range of processors that could potentially allow attackers to remotely execute code or gain access to sensitive information.
Small business flags cybercrime concerns in survey
22 November, 2017Most small businesses rate cybercrime as their third biggest risk, according to a national survey.
2018 to be another 'brutal' year for cyber threats
21 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMalwarebytes has forecast a rise in cryptojacking, PowerShell-based attacks and the use of worms to launch malware in the coming year.
Biometric passwords popular among frustrated digital users
17 November, 2017The vast majority of people use the same password across multiple accounts, a new survey has found.
No proof Kaspersky tools used to breach US fed systems
16 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA US Department of Homeland Security Official told a house committee it currently has no credible evidence that Kaspersky Lab antivirus software has been exploited to hack into US Government systems.
Apple's Face ID defeated, claims team
15 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA $200 face mask made in just five days is capable of defeating Apple's Face ID recognition system, a Vietnamese security company claims.
Israel's CyberGym opens global HQ in Melbourne
13 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCybersecurity training company CyberGym has launched its new global headquarters and cybersecurity training arena in Melbourne.
A/NZ sitting on IoT security time bomb
13 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingClose to two-thirds of business and IT leaders are anxious about IoT security risks, but only 31% say their organisation plans to increase their IoT security budget.
Australia heavily targeted by drive-by mining
09 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia is the most heavily targeted nation among eight major Asia–Pacific markets by 'drive-by' cryptocurrency mining attacks.
Cyber cooperation between DFAT and Sense of Security
08 November, 2017Sense of Security and DFAT are working together to enhance cybersecurity in the Indo–Pacific region.
Australia is a ransomware hotspot
07 November, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingRansomware accounted for well over half of all cyber threats in Australia during the past six months as attacks on both Windows and other platforms increased, a SophosLabs report indicates.
