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O’Neil calls for cyber risks to be shifted from community to tech sector

O’Neil calls for cyber risks to be shifted from community to tech sector

The federal government is making moves to shift cyber risk from individuals and businesses onto the creators of the ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 23 Mar 2023
From reactive to proactive: The importance of building a culture of cyber resilience

From reactive to proactive: The importance of building a culture of cyber resilience

In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, the importance of cultivating a culture of cyber resilience cannot be ...

Cornelius Mare Wed, 22 Mar 2023
Fighting cyber crime a key driver of the Australian Federal Police’s new command structure

Fighting cyber crime a key driver of the Australian Federal Police’s new command structure

The AFP has announced a restructure to combat the growing threat of cyber crime and “other tech-enabled criminality”.

David Hollingworth Wed, 22 Mar 2023
What constitutes best practice for cyber attacks?

What constitutes best practice for cyber attacks?

Following the massive data breaches of last year, organisations need to have adequate responses to potential cyber ...

Lauren Croft Tue, 21 Mar 2023
AFP cracks down on crypto-based money laundering rings

AFP cracks down on crypto-based money laundering rings

The Australian Federal Police has unveiled a new taskforce focused on taking down money laundering operations in ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 20 Mar 2023
Diplomacy won’t slow China’s cyber attacks, says former NSA head

Diplomacy won’t slow China’s cyber attacks, says former NSA head

An improvement in diplomatic relations between China and Australia will not reduce the risk of cyber attacks, according ...

Daniel Croft Mon, 06 Mar 2023
New pilot program pushes organisations to take on cyber interns, provides training

New pilot program pushes organisations to take on cyber interns, provides training

A new initiative is encouraging Australian businesses to take on cyber interns in an attempt to fill the industry’s ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 03 Mar 2023
Employee data compromised in WH Smith cyber attack

Employee data compromised in WH Smith cyber attack

British retailer WH Smith was targeted in a serious cyber attack that has seen company data compromised.

Daniel Croft Fri, 03 Mar 2023
Hacking made easy — just target young gamers, according to a new report

Hacking made easy — just target young gamers, according to a new report

When we think of phishing and other online scams that involve a degree of social engineering, we often think of attacks ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 03 Mar 2023
Canadian bookstore hack sees employee data compromised

Canadian bookstore hack sees employee data compromised

Canadian bookstore chain Indigo was affected by a ransomware attack earlier in the month that forced it to take many of ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 02 Mar 2023
Canadian telco hit by possible employee data breach

Canadian telco hit by possible employee data breach

A hacker has claimed to have accessed employee details belonging to the Canadian telecommunications company Telus and is ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 24 Feb 2023
New Frebniis backdoor takes advantage of Microsoft’s Internet Information Services

New Frebniis backdoor takes advantage of Microsoft’s Internet Information Services

Security researchers have noted a new piece of malware that can install a backdoor just by making an HTTP request.

David Hollingworth Mon, 20 Feb 2023
Ethical hackers protected by Belgian cyber watchdog

Ethical hackers protected by Belgian cyber watchdog

Belgium has made moves to protect ethical hackers, with a new framework that is the first of its kind in the EU.

Daniel Croft Thu, 16 Feb 2023