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Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching
Breach Prevention

Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching

The recent release of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) 2017 report revealed a small breach – with massive implications.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached
Firewalls

Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached

​Recent research reveals that cybersecurity is still taking a backseat despite the vast majority of businesses experiencing a breach in recent times.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Oracle - making the cloud more intelligent & autonomous
Unified Communications

Oracle - making the cloud more intelligent & autonomous

Oracle's AI-driven cloud aims to cut costs and complexity, heralding a new era for enterprise IT efficiency and autonomy.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Interview: Know your enemy - MapR talks big data and DDoS prevention
Data Analytics

Interview: Know your enemy - MapR talks big data and DDoS prevention

We spoke to Steve Nunez about Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and how big data is helping to fend them off.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Expert says Germany's 'hack back' proposal is a slippery slope
AI Security

Expert says Germany's 'hack back' proposal is a slippery slope

German intelligence has urged to be granted legal authority to 'hack back' in the event of international cyberattacks - is it the right idea though?.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
How North Korea's nuclear aggression masks a deeper threat
Malware

How North Korea's nuclear aggression masks a deeper threat

According to Carbon Black's national security strategist, the rogue nation has been carrying out a stealth campaign that threatens even worse mayhem.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
INTERPOL & BT sign landmark data exchange agreement to combat cybercrime
Distributed Denial of Service

INTERPOL & BT sign landmark data exchange agreement to combat cybercrime

INTERPOL and BT reach data sharing agreement to combat cybercrime worldwide. BT will provide threat insights to help Interpol take action.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Asian SMEs lagging behind in data breach disclosure policies
Malware

Asian SMEs lagging behind in data breach disclosure policies

Asia Pacific's SMEs also worry about the cost of implementing cybersecurity technologies, believing that other business areas need funding more.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
ESET: Cybersecurity is everyone's fight against dangerous criminals
Malware

ESET: Cybersecurity is everyone's fight against dangerous criminals

Next week marks the start of the Australian Government's Stay Smart Online week, which aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity best practices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
New Oracle database embraces a people-less future
Artificial Intelligence

New Oracle database embraces a people-less future

Oracle, Chairman and CTO, Larry Ellison yesterday introduced the latest version of their database technologies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Three ways to proactively manage cybersecurity for Aussie businesses
Data Analytics

Three ways to proactively manage cybersecurity for Aussie businesses

Amidst high-profile hacks, Aussie firms are urged to bolster defences with key cybersecurity strategies to deter relentless cyber threats.

By Simon Eid • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Cybersecurity not just a means of defence but business success too
Cloud Services

Cybersecurity not just a means of defence but business success too

86% of high-growth companies see cybersecurity as a means of new business opportunities, not just defence, says Vodafone report.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
Move over ransomware; put spear phishing on your radar
Malware

Move over ransomware; put spear phishing on your radar

Spear phishers continue to exploit security weaknesses in organisations using social engineering. It's becoming the most significant security threat.

By Mark Lukie • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
ForeScout and CyberArk announce partnership - and new solution
Privileged Access Management

ForeScout and CyberArk announce partnership - and new solution

ForeScout and CyberArk forge a key alliance, launching a security solution to bolster defences against cyber threats and protect privileged accounts.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
New data logging service allows actionable cybersecurity insights
Storage

New data logging service allows actionable cybersecurity insights

Palo Alto's new service is for machine learning & advanced analytics in order to correlate potential threats & prevent successful cyber breaches.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
APAC is now the most dangerous cyber threat region in the world
Malware

APAC is now the most dangerous cyber threat region in the world

APAC ranked highest in ransomware threats & malware detections, with online banking malware and malicious mobile app downloads also prevalent.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Local finance firms aware of cyber attack dangers, survey finds
Phishing

Local finance firms aware of cyber attack dangers, survey finds

User awareness is the biggest challenge local ANZ firms face in fighting cyber threats, a report from Kaon Security says.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Dept of Human Services crowned winner of Government's Cyber War Games
Health Technologies

Dept of Human Services crowned winner of Government's Cyber War Games

The Government Cyber War Games included five teams, two of which were made up of representatives from multiple departments.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017