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15 January, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft has reportedly withdrawn patches for Meltdown and Spectre kernel memory vulnerabilities due to incompatibilities with AV products, while Intel has advised some customers not to apply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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
