Android apps for making ransomware found
28 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSymantec has warned that cybercriminals are developing and selling mobile apps that can be used to develop ransomware with no technical expertise and without having to write any code.
Addressing gender equality in cybersecurity
24 August, 2017Just 11% of the global cybersecurity workplace comprises women, leading the federal government to explore the reasons why.
Largest global data breaches captured
23 August, 2017The world's biggest data breaches have been recorded in an infographic, showing the increase in these breaches over time.
DDoS activity grows 28% in Q2
23 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAfter three consecutive quarters of declines, DDoS attack activity increased 28% year-on-year during Q2, research from Akamai indicates.
ACCC urges caution on nbn scams
23 August, 2017Australians have been warned to be vigilant about an nbn scam designed to gain access to their money and personal information.
Taskforce proposes cybersecurity charter
18 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet's Cyber Resilience Taskforce is discussing the creation of a cybersecurity charter to define good practice cybersecurity service standards.
Moves to combat terrorism financing and money laundering
18 August, 2017Reforms are being introduced to stamp out money laundering and terrorism financing.
Petya attack cost Maersk up to $300m
18 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Petya ransomware outbreak in June significantly affected Maersk's container shipping operations and is estimated to have cost the company up to $300m.
Aussies targeted in router attacks
17 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian organisations with internet-configurable routers and switches are being targeted by cybercriminals seeking to compromise their networks, the ACSC has warned.
APT28 malware targets hotel guests
14 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAPT28, the cyber espionage group believed to be sponsored by the Russian government, has been found targeting hotel guests in Europe and the Middle East through a new malware campaign.
Identity verification simplified with Digital iD
09 August, 2017Digital iD technology will be rolled out by Australia Post across various companies and government departments.
ASIC warns of spoof email campaign
09 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingASIC has advised users of its registry service to watch out for a wave of scam emails purporting to be from the securities regulator, attempting to trick victims into clicking a malicious link.
NSW govt strikes cybersecurity deal with Data61
08 August, 2017The NSW government will gain access to some of the country's best data scientists under a new agreement with Data61.
Defence SA's mock cyber attack highlights cyber threat
04 August, 2017Cybercrime is now the world's seventh biggest economic threat, costing Australia an estimated $16 billion over the next decade.
Ransomware fallout worse than ransom itself
03 August, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSome 22% of Australian SMBs suffering a ransomware attack had to suspend operations as a result, and the financial impact of this is often greater than the size of the ransom being demanded.
