Yahoo's Mayer to miss out on cash bonus
06 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingYahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has lost her cash bonus for 2016 and won't take an annual equity award for 2017, following the company's 2014 data breach.
AISA to resolve tensions at March EGM
06 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFacing discontent from members, the Australian Information Security Association plans to hold an EGM in March to help ease tensions.
Machine learning, cyber defence explored by Darktrace at CeBIT
02 March, 2017The topic of artificial intelligence algorithms and genuine machine learning will be explored by Darktrace at the CeBIT Australia conference.
88% of hackers can breach a system in 12 hours
02 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA wide majority of hackers report that they can compromise a target system in 12 hours and find and steal valuable data in another 12, yet it can take companies 250–300 days to detect a breach.
Semafone and SecureCo boost credit card security
01 March, 2017With credit card fraud on the rise, Semafone and SecureCo have partnered to provide telephone payment security to Australian call centres.
Government responds to #censusfail report
28 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government has not accepted a recommendation from senators Nick Xenophon and Stirling Griff to make giving a name voluntary while completing the census.
Joint Cyber Security Centres to unite public, private sectors
24 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe government has opened the first of five planned Joint Cyber Security Centres, which will serve as spaces for government, industry and law enforcement to collaborate on security improvements.
Microsoft issues critical Flash security update
23 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDespite the decision to delay this month's batch of Windows patches, Microsoft has pushed out an update that fixes potential vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash libraries embedded in newer Windows browsers.
Boosting IT security doesn't combat fraud: agencies
21 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA study of fraud incidents and losses shows that only a minority of federal agencies believe that improving IT security helped reduce fraud.
Google discloses zero-day Windows flaw
20 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGoogle has disclosed a Windows flaw that could be used to steal private data, just days after Microsoft announced it is skipping the monthly release of Windows patches.
Is Trump using an unsecured smartphone?
20 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTwo US senators have written to the Department of Defense raising concerns over reports that President Donald Trump may still be using his personal unsecured smartphone.
Breaches becoming more complex and damaging
15 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe human element remains a key target for cybercriminals seeking to extract sensitive data, according to the findings of a recent report from Verizon.
Hackers on the rise despite enterprise security measures
15 February, 2017Security breaches have affected at least two-thirds of organisations in the past two years, according to new research.
Firms value hands-on security skills over education
14 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOrganisations worldwide continue to face a serious shortage of applicants for cybersecurity positions, and those candidates who do apply often lack the desired hands-on skills and certifications, according to ISACA.
Verizon opens advanced SOC in Canberra
07 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingVerizon's new Asia-Pacific Threat and Analytics Centre in Canberra will provide real-time insight into cyber threats for both companies and government customers in the region.
