Mitnick's tips to combat social engineeringSocial engineering helped renowned former hacker Kevin Mitnick break into so many computer systems that he ended up on the FBI's most wanted list. Now, the information security expert shares his tips on how to protect against some of the most effective techniques.May 6, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Security
Framework aims to embed privacy culture in Australian organisationsAustralian Information Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim is encouraging organisations to embed sound privacy practice into their operations with the release of a new privacy management framework.May 3, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Security
Malware tops Australia's online crime threat: ACCThe next five years will see the criminal deployment of malware top the online crime threat to Australia, according to the Australian Crime Commission.April 21, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Security
Global agreement on internet security premature: BishopAn international agreement on internet security would be premature despite the need for a trans-border agreement to help minimise the potential damage done by state-sponsored online activity, according to Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.April 19, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Security
Australia's Tier-3 launches Huntsman Security in the USAustralia's Tier-3 is launching its Huntsman Security operation in the United States, backed by a $10 million investment injection from the Sydney-based IT security company.April 16, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Security
CoinVault ransomware decryption keys releasedA repository of CointVault ransomware decryption keys obtained by the Dutch police from a seized server have been shared online by security company Kaspersky.April 13, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Security
Servers seized in global Simda botnet hitServers in the Netherlands have been seized, with additional servers taken down in the US, Russia, Luxembourg, and Poland in Interpol's global operation to tackle the Simda botnet.April 12, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Security
Linux Australia calls for password change after server breachLinux Australia is calling on registered attendees of its national annual conferences for the past three years and two of its PyCon Australia conferences to change their passwords after the discovery of a server breach.April 6, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Security
Immigration Department establishes task force after G20 breachAustralia's Department of Immigration and Border Protection is revamping its information management practices with the establishment of an accountability task force, after a breach last year of G20 leaders' personal information.April 1, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Security
Puush calls for password change after malware hitOnline screenshot-sharing service Puush is warning its users to change their passwords after it emerged that the platform had been infected with malware.March 29, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Security