Cyber Security Network makes use of UTS IoT expertise
06 February, 2018IoT and blockchain research from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) will be used for the NSW Cyber Security Network.
Cybercrime threat growing in Australia
05 February, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe average Australian firm had 53 security breaches in 2017, up by 25% from 2016, according to Accenture and the Ponemon Institute.
Complete guide to GDPR compliance
31 January, 2018ISACA has released a practical guide to GDPR implementation as the May deadline rapidly approaches.
Millennials prefer biometrics to passwords
31 January, 2018People are now prioritising security over convenience when logging into their applications and devices, according to a new IBM Security report.
One in five businesses hit by crypto-mining malware
30 January, 2018Cybercriminals are increasingly using illegal crypto-mining malware to develop their revenue streams, according to a new report by Checkpoint Software Technologies.
Intel confirms reboot issue with Spectre fix
22 January, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIntel's Spectre and Meltdown fixes are causing reboots and a performance hit in some configurations.
Microsoft said to withdraw Meltdown fix
15 January, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft has reportedly withdrawn patches for Meltdown and Spectre kernel memory vulnerabilities due to incompatibilities with AV products, while Intel has advised some customers not to apply its fixes.
Small businesses receive cybersecurity assistance
11 January, 2018A cybersecurity guide has been developed for small businesses, in order to help them better understand how to prevent cyber attacks.
Illegal activity flourishing through bitcoin use
20 December, 2017The use of bitcoin is largely associated with illegal activity, according to new research.
World's largest hacked credential database leaked
14 December, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA 41 GB database containing 1.4 billion stolen usernames and passwords — compiled from over 250 high-profile data breaches — has been leaked online.
EU consumers plan to use GDPR powers
14 December, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMore than 4 in 5 EU consumers plan to use the powers over control of their personal data granted to them by the GDPR, which could prove challenging for Australian companies operating in the region.
Symantec CEO to speak at CeBIT Australia
13 December, 2017The opening cybersecurity keynote speaker at CeBIT Australia will be Symantec CEO Greg Clark.
Cybercriminals to ramp up use of known flaws
07 December, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe 2017 threat landscape was dominated by major attacks exploiting known but unpatched vulnerabilities, and Trend Micro expects cybercriminals to step up this trend in 2018.
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.
