Cyber crime second biggest risk to airlines
Cyber crime attacks now run at number two on the list of threats for local airlines, according to findings from one Sydney-based ethical hacking outfit.
Hamish Barwick | 01 Apr | Read more
Cyber crime attacks now run at number two on the list of threats for local airlines, according to findings from one Sydney-based ethical hacking outfit.
Hamish Barwick | 01 Apr | Read more
Targeted attacks against enterprise networks are on the increase as cyber criminals change tactics, according to security experts.
Hamish Barwick | 31 Mar | Read more
International card provider, MasterCard, has outlined a five-year plan for making its Australian network more secure through the use of card security measures, such as the Europay, MasterCard and Visa (EMV) standard.
Hamish Barwick | 29 Mar | Read more
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has threatened telemarketers attempting to pass off fraudulent virus protections schemes with fines of up to $110,000.
Hamish Barwick | 25 Mar | Read more
The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet has vowed to block access to public Cloud-based email websites on work computers it administers, after the auditor-general found use of Gmail and Hotmail accounts by staff risked internal information.
Hamish Barwick | 24 Mar | Read more
Bank robbers have dropped their pantyhose and shotguns and have opted for a more sophisticated weapon: the 'mole' -- new bank employees who also work for organised criminals.
Hamish Barwick | 21 Mar | Read more
Joining the European Convention on Cybercrime will be the only way to spread information to Australians about the increasing threat posed by global cyber criminals according to IT industry and government leaders, according to Federal Attorney-General, Robert McClelland.
Hamish Barwick | 18 Mar | Read more
Extra security for social networking sites have kicked in this week to combat the rise of attacks targeting user profiles.
Hamish Barwick | 16 Mar | Read more
The growth of online security threats has led more Australian banks partner with software vendors to offer free security suites for customers as a means of minimising risk.
Hamish Barwick | 10 Mar | Read more
Customers trying to contact Australia Post's call centre in Melbourne had a long wait on Wednesday due to a Telstra (ASX: TLS) uninterruptible power supply (UPS) failure.
Hamish Barwick | 10 Mar | Read more
A scam called Who Viewed Your Profile has reached Australian Twitter users as unsuspecting victims clicked on a convincing looking third-party application.
Hamish Barwick | 07 Mar | Read more
Following the dip in January by the removal of some botnet providers, spam is on the rise again in Australia, according to security experts.
Hamish Barwick | 03 Mar | Read more
New South Wales government departments have been given a clean bill of IT security health by the Auditor-General, but several recommendations for future preventative care have been issued.
Hamish Barwick | 24 Feb | Read more
Security software provider Kaspersky Lab is considering locating its next data centre in Victoria, with plans to expand its Cloud services in Australia.
Hamish Barwick | 16 Feb | Read more
Nine Network operator Nine Entertainment has replaced its Web security gateway and management software in hopes of cutting down time when dealing with Web access requests from staff.
Hamish Barwick | 21 Jan | Read more