Security
Call for cyber security reforms to stop businesses buying their way out of trouble
In light of the flurry of cyber threats Australia has faced over recent months, Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil has ...
Medibank hackers leak more sensitive data, demand AU$15m ransom
The cyber criminals behind the major Medibank hack claim they demanded AU$15.09 million (US$9.7 million) ransom to ...
IT shortage threatens Australian businesses, report finds
A recent global report has indicated that the scale of industry transformation has left companies unable to hire the ...
Optus sets aside $140m for data hack expenses
As part of its half-year financial performance report, Optus has announced that it is allocating $140 million for the ...
How to protect yourself from scams
In conjunction with Scams Awareness Week, the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has released its ...
How to avoid data exfiltration during the current ‘great resignation’
The so-called “great resignation” has been a topic of discussion in business circles for months, Joanne Wong of ...
Cyber crime gangs recruiting and rewarding supporters
Avast’s Q3/2022 Threat Report has found ransomware gangs are innovating to ensure better results and noted an increase ...
Suspected Medibank hackers begin to leak customer data sample
The suspected Medibank hackers have released a sample of the data stolen from the cyber attack on the private health ...
How to stop high-severity vulnerabilities in OpenSSL
Check Point has found two high-severity vulnerabilities in OpenSSL code that could leave businesses open to possible ...
Medibank hacker threatens to publish data, insurer faces class action
Medibank is set to face a class action over the data breach that exposed the private health data of almost 10 million ...
Weighing up the business value of cyber insurance
The rising number of cyber security incidents and the spiralling cost of insurance are forcing many Australian ...
Rapid7 assigns new regional leader for Asia-Pacific, Japan
The cyber security and risk management company has announced the appointment of a new vice-president to help oversee its ...
Experts urge cyber security to be taught to 5-year-olds
In light of Australia becoming a global target for cyber attacks, cyber security experts are urging for changes to the ...