Malcolm Turnbull reveals his iTunes account was hacked once | The West Australian
The PM says everyone should change their password regularly. Source: Malcolm Turnbull reveals his iTunes account was hacked once | The West Australian
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Australia Post Christmas parcel scam: What to look out for | news.com.au
WHILE most people consider Christmas to be a time of celebration and giving, there are people out there looking to exploit the holiday. Sadly, we’re not just talking about your boss forcing you to come into work the day after...
Read MoreAustralia ranks second in defence think tank’s cyber security report | The Canberra Times
Defence think tank the Australian Strategic Policy Institute ranked Australia equal second with Japan out of 25 nations for cyber policies in a report released on Tuesday that said the region’s nations had grown more...
Read MoreASIC reports on cyber resilience assessments of financial markets firms | ASIC
An ASIC report on the cyber resilience of over 100 firms operating across Australia’s financial markets has shown a growing understanding of cyber risks, but there is still some progress to be made. Report 555 Cyber...
Read MoreA/NZ businesses still consider IoT and public cloud too risky | IT Brief Australia
ISACA’s new Digital Transformation Barometer research uncovers the reality of digital transformation and digital literacy in organisations across Australia and New Zealand. “The resounding message from our research is clear:...
Read MoreGone in 15 seconds: why faster bank transfers make Australia an even bigger target for email fraud | CSO
Business email compromise (BEC) attacks have become the most lucrative form of cybercrime for increasingly meticulous, strategic criminals – and forthcoming changes in Australian banking settlements will turn local businesses...
Read MoreDodging bullets: Australia’s top malware threats according to Microsoft | SecurityBrief Australia
Australia is dodging many dangerous malware variants that are causing trouble around the globe, according to Microsoft’s Security Intelligence report. Source: SecurityBrief Australia – Dodging bullets: Australia’s...
Read MoreVIDEOS of ISACA Oceania CACS 2017 Conference: Cybersecurity, Women in Tech, interviews and more | iTWire
ISACA’s Oceania CACS 2017 conference was held early September, and I captured Alastair MacGibbon’s excellent keynote speech, as well as Mike Trovato’s keynote, interviewing them both, Jo Stewart-Rattray on Women in Tech and...
Read MoreACSC – Attacks against outsourcers on the rise | iTWire
Attacks against third parties that provide services to a company or an agency have increased in Australia over the 2016-17 period covered by the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s annual threat report. Source: iTWire...
Read MoreDan Tehan and cyber security are a potent mix | iTWire
It would have been an interesting exercise to count the number of times that Dan Tehan, the Minister assisting the Prime Minister on Cyber Security, used the word “cyber” during his speech to the National Press Club...
Read MoreASCS Threat Report 2017: Top 6 Incident Types
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Read MoreSmall businesses urged to up their cyber-security | Kochie’s Business Builders
Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack is encouraging Aussie small businesses to take part in Stay Smart Online Week to understand the practical steps they can take to protect themselves from cybercrime. Source: Small...
Read MoreFree cyber security workshop ‘mission-critical’ | Northern Star
As part of Cyber Security Awareness Week, businesses in the Northern Rivers are invited to attend a free professional development evening at TAFE NSW Wollongbar’s Nightcap Restaurant on 10 October. Source: Free cyber...
Read MoreLocal finance firms aware of cyber attack dangers, survey finds | SecurityBrief NZ
Finance professionals across New Zealand and Australia have confirmed that they have been targeted in cyber attacks and user awareness is the biggest challenge local firms face in fighting the threats, according to a study...
Read MoreCBA to export cyber training to Indonesia, says CISO | CIO
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is seeking to export cyber security training to Indonesia and beyond, the bank’s chief information security officer said today. Source: CBA to export cyber training to Indonesia,...
Read MoreWho will be our next cybersecurity hero? Risk is a language that business leaders now live and breathe | iTWire
Learning how to articulate cybersecurity challenges in a language understood by executives and board members will not only allow them to better understand the business risks but will also help to accelerate your career in...
Read MoreHacking – it’s the social element that counts, ASD Essential Eight plus One | CSO
It’s often said that hacking is a technology problem. While it is a technology problem, it’s also very much a human and business problem. Hacking, and data breaches, are a huge issue. Source: Hacking – it’s the social element...
Read MoreANZ brand under attack again as scammers deploy phishing tactics | ARN
A new wave of phishing scams impersonating the ANZ brand has once again hit Australian inboxes, targeting customers across the country. Source: ANZ brand under attack again as scammers deploy phishing tactics –...
Read MoreNBN customers targeted by scammers | iTnews
Beware of connection offers and phishing attempts. Scammers impersonating NBN Co have tricked several hundreds of people and caused tens of thousands of dollars in losses, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has...
Read MoreReal estate documentation requirements are an identity thief’s dream come true | afr.com
Do you trust your local real estate agent? With all the personal data I need to hand over to get on a lease, the real estate agent could establish an entire double life. Story by Jessica Sier. Source: Real estate documentation...
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