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Op-Ed: Don’t spend all your security budget on technology

Op-Ed: Don’t spend all your security budget on technology

Enterprise spending on information security and risk management products and services in Australia is forecast to grow ...

Richard Addiscott Thu, 16 Feb 2023
LockBit leaks Royal Mail negotiations log, stolen data remains hidden

LockBit leaks Royal Mail negotiations log, stolen data remains hidden

LockBit has leaked the transcript of its negotiations with Royal Mail, revealing a ransom demand of over AU$114 million

Daniel Croft Thu, 16 Feb 2023
XIoT security sees a sharp boost as vendors improve internal research

XIoT security sees a sharp boost as vendors improve internal research

The extended internet of things is broad web, touching on almost every aspect of our lives, from healthcare to industry

David Hollingworth Wed, 15 Feb 2023
OAIC says Kmart, Bunnings facial recognition probe is almost complete

OAIC says Kmart, Bunnings facial recognition probe is almost complete

Australia’s privacy watchdog has announced that its investigation into Kmart and Bunning’s use of facial recognition ...

Daniel Croft Wed, 15 Feb 2023
Tongan telco struck by a ransomware attack

Tongan telco struck by a ransomware attack

Another Pacific nation has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, this time Tonga. Tonga Communications Corporation made ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 15 Feb 2023
Enterprise security culture vital to avoid human error

Enterprise security culture vital to avoid human error

With human error the central cause of most security breaches, a culture of security awareness is critical to bolster ...

Malavika Santhebennur Tue, 14 Feb 2023
US schools falling victim to an increasing number of ransomware attacks

US schools falling victim to an increasing number of ransomware attacks

A new survey has shed some light on the growing threat and impact of ransomware attacks on schools.

David Hollingworth Tue, 14 Feb 2023
Israel’s Technion – Israel Institute of Technology hit by political ransomware attack

Israel’s Technion – Israel Institute of Technology hit by political ransomware attack

A leading Israeli technology school, known for its expertise in cyber security, has been struck by a ransomware attack, ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 13 Feb 2023
Email-based attacks causing millions of dollars in losses to Australian businesses

Email-based attacks causing millions of dollars in losses to Australian businesses

A new survey from security company Barracuda has revealed the costs of email-based attacks to businesses in Australia ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 10 Feb 2023
Quad nations launch ‘Cyber Security Challenge’

Quad nations launch ‘Cyber Security Challenge’

The Quad nations have launched the “Quad Cyber Challenge” in an effort to promote safe and responsible cyber habits ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 10 Feb 2023
Defence Minister announces removal of Chinese-made security cameras

Defence Minister announces removal of Chinese-made security cameras

In a move that will no doubt do little to help relations between China and Australia, the Defence Minister, Richard ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 09 Feb 2023
Russian dark web market advertises itself on Moscow billboard, while donating to Russian troops

Russian dark web market advertises itself on Moscow billboard, while donating to Russian troops

Moscow residents witnessed a rare piece of advertising on a giant digital billboard over the weekend — a Russian darknet ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 08 Feb 2023
Canadian hospital declares Code Grey cyber security incident, some systems offline

Canadian hospital declares Code Grey cyber security incident, some systems offline

Ross Memorial Hospital in Ontario, Canada has been hit by a “suspected cyber security incident”, causing it to declare a ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 08 Feb 2023