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Why is Hivint funding an Australian white hat hacking group? To grow the infosec community, of course
Cybersecurity

Why is Hivint funding an Australian white hat hacking group? To grow the infosec community, of course

This homegrown Australian cybersecurity consulting firm is backing HHH to the tune of $15,000 – all to improve the infosec community.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
HP: Fewer than half of Australian SMBs prepared for mandatory data breach laws
Hyperscale

HP: Fewer than half of Australian SMBs prepared for mandatory data breach laws

SMBs across the country may be unsure about the mandatory data breach disclosure laws that are just around the corner.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Security morphs from major concern to major advantage with SD-WAN
Network Infrastructure

Security morphs from major concern to major advantage with SD-WAN

Security concerns have transformed into strategic advantages as managed SD-WAN services evolve, offering robust, integrated security measures.

By Mike Sapien • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Dimension Data to offer Cisco cloud security platform
Cloud Security

Dimension Data to offer Cisco cloud security platform

Dimension first implemented Cisco tech for its 28,000 employees and saw its clients' requirements for supporting an increasingly mobile workforce.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Malicious Reddit clone fooling users into giving away logins
Marketing Technologies

Malicious Reddit clone fooling users into giving away logins

A simple typo is taking users to a seemingly secure Reddit clone that is actually stealing their login details - we have commentary from two experts.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Milestone Systems sets sights on ANZ market with recent hires
Software-as-a-Service

Milestone Systems sets sights on ANZ market with recent hires

Milestone boosts ANZ growth with Cullis as new South Pacific manager, expanding digital security market reach.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
42% of Alexa-ranked websites are open invites for attackers
Unified Communications

42% of Alexa-ranked websites are open invites for attackers

A staggering 42% of top Alexa-ranked websites are vulnerable to cyber-attacks due to outdated software and compromised content, finds Menlo Security.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
'No evidence' to suggest user info was compromised by Grammarly flaw
Google

'No evidence' to suggest user info was compromised by Grammarly flaw

A Grammarly vulnerability potentially exposed millions of user accounts and documents, though the company reports no evidence of any data leaks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Former Intel president launches rival chip company
Hybrid Cloud

Former Intel president launches rival chip company

Former Intel president Renee James launches Ampere, a new chip company focused on high-performance 64-bit Arm server processors for next-gen data centres.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Apple, Cisco, Aon & Allianz make a play for cyber risk management services
Risk & Compliance

Apple, Cisco, Aon & Allianz make a play for cyber risk management services

Tech giants Apple & Cisco join Aon & Allianz to innovate cyber risk management, merging tech & insurance solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
La Trobe appoints esteemed expert Jill Slaw as Cyber Chair
EduTech

La Trobe appoints esteemed expert Jill Slaw as Cyber Chair

La Trobe has appointed cybersecurity expert Jill Slay as Optus Cyber Chair to lead its virtual facility, enhancing its industry-engaged research and teaching.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Warbiking tour reveals the Aussie city with stellar WiFi security
Firewalls

Warbiking tour reveals the Aussie city with stellar WiFi security

Perth's WiFi security leads the nation, with 94% of networks using WPA/WPA2 protocols after a Sophos warbiking tour. Experts urge cities to follow suit.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Create a safer internet by building a culture of security
Unified Communications

Create a safer internet by building a culture of security

On Safer Internet Day, stakeholders emphasised the crucial role of organisations in fostering a culture of security to ensure a safer internet for all.

By Stephen Miles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Personal details of 12,000 social media 'stars' leaked in avoidable breach
Breach Prevention

Personal details of 12,000 social media 'stars' leaked in avoidable breach

Octoly was informed of the exposed cloud repository on January 4th, yet the personally identifiable information was not secured until February 1st.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
Aussie firms slow to adopt 'breakthrough innovation' for cyber defence
Data Analytics

Aussie firms slow to adopt 'breakthrough innovation' for cyber defence

Australian businesses need to be on the lookout for malicious insiders, phishing and social engineering or face price tags of as much as $137,000.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
AU woman fakes CV to get $245k CIO salary, but gets sacked instead
Cybersecurity

AU woman fakes CV to get $245k CIO salary, but gets sacked instead

The IT skills shortage in Australia is bad enough without having to factor in fraud - an expert has advice for both employers and potential recruits.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
Four steps organisations can take to protect against encrypted tunnel attacks
Encryption

Four steps organisations can take to protect against encrypted tunnel attacks

Nefarious actors can use encrypted tunnels to pivot across corporate networks, eavesdrop, route traffic to phishing websites & access sensitive data.

By Terrie Anderson • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
LogRhythm dips toes into UEBA market to defend against user-based threats
Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm dips toes into UEBA market to defend against user-based threats

LogRhythm introduces User and Behaviour Analytics to protect against insider threats and account takeovers in organisations.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
APEJ leads market demand for IoT security products
IoT Security

APEJ leads market demand for IoT security products

Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) will be the fastest-growing market for security products through to 2027, with double-digit CAGR.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018