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Australia ranks 8th as a global target for cryptomining attacks
Phishing

Australia ranks 8th as a global target for cryptomining attacks

Cryptomining is becoming a popular revenue stream for cybercriminals as the ransomware market becomes too crowded.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Data#3 and Tenable join forces to expand cybersecurity services for customers
Partner Programmes

Data#3 and Tenable join forces to expand cybersecurity services for customers

According to Data#3, Tenable's solutions portfolio and expertise will help their customers detect vulnerabilities and threats.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park
Cybersecurity

Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park

Sydney is now home to Australia's newest Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC), which was officially opened this week by Angus Taylor.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
IT Masters & CSU develop online phishing countermeasures short course
Phishing

IT Masters & CSU develop online phishing countermeasures short course

Charles Sturt University is offering a free Phishing Countermeasures course to boost interest in its Cybersecurity Masters degree.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Queensland Premier bans Ministerial use of private email & messaging apps
Power / Energy

Queensland Premier bans Ministerial use of private email & messaging apps

The Queensland Government has forbidden its ministers from using their own private email and messaging accounts for ministerial business.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers
Biometrics

Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers

Department of Home Affairs has accepted Unisys' bid to supply biosecurity tech to track travellers moving in and out of Australia's borders.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
ATO scammers steal $50k's worth of cryptocurrency from Australian taxpayers
Crypto

ATO scammers steal $50k's worth of cryptocurrency from Australian taxpayers

Australian Tax Office warns of cryptocurrency scam demanding Bitcoin payments for fake tax debts, with losses of over $50,000 reported.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Federal Govt & Defence sectors launch secure IT lifecycle services facility in Canberra
Data Protection

Federal Govt & Defence sectors launch secure IT lifecycle services facility in Canberra

Emphasis on the secure management of sensitive IT assets from imaging to disposal of extremely-sensitive data has generated significant interest.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
NSW Auditor-General uncovers State's inconsistent approach to cybersecurity
Breach Prevention

NSW Auditor-General uncovers State's inconsistent approach to cybersecurity

New South Wales' public sector lacks the capability to effectively detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents, warns the state's Auditor-General.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
BSA settles $347,000 in damages against Australian firms that used unlicensed software
Breach Prevention

BSA settles $347,000 in damages against Australian firms that used unlicensed software

BSA The Software Alliance settled over USD $347,000 in damages against 28 Australian firms using unlicensed software in 2017, double the previous year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Australian firms face cybersecurity inertia as the struggle to keep up takes its toll
DevOps

Australian firms face cybersecurity inertia as the struggle to keep up takes its toll

Australian organisations are being left stranded in a haze of inertia about their cybersecurity strategies, even after a cyber attack has hit them.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
PlexNet teams with NETSCOUT to sell DDoS mitigation to Australian market
Cybersecurity

PlexNet teams with NETSCOUT to sell DDoS mitigation to Australian market

NETSCOUT has made headway into the Australian DDoS security market after scoring a reseller agreement with local partner PlexNet.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Ezi Office Supplies site compromised in email phishing attack
Phishing

Ezi Office Supplies site compromised in email phishing attack

Hackers have taken over the domain of Ezi Office Supplies and are spreading malware through invoice emails. Recipients should exercise extreme caution.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Phishing

Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity

Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Alloys to distribute Uniview IP surveillance in Australia
Surveillance

Alloys to distribute Uniview IP surveillance in Australia

The agreement provides Alloys' customers with access to the complete Uniview IP video surveillance product lines in Australia.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Australia's Digital ID framework is now one step closer to reality
Digital Transformation

Australia's Digital ID framework is now one step closer to reality

Australia's Trusted Digital Identity Framework moves closer to reality as DTA consults with experts to develop accreditation standards.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
See ya, APAC - Carbon Black's former VP heads for Palo Alto
Virtualisation

See ya, APAC - Carbon Black's former VP heads for Palo Alto

Security veteran Kane Lightowler exits APAC for Palo Alto, stepping into a senior VP role at Carbon Black. Matt Bennett to succeed him in APAC.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
CERT Australia reveals this year's cybersecurity challenges
Phishing

CERT Australia reveals this year's cybersecurity challenges

Criminals will exploit known vulnerabilities; social engineering will craft sophisticated networks; supply chain targeting will target third parties..

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
New partnership offers secure credentials-storage solution
Cybersecurity

New partnership offers secure credentials-storage solution

Pronto Software and Forticode have partnered to create a more secure solution to credential storage to allay data breach regulation concerns.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018