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Cyber war

Should AI technology determine the necessity for cyber attack responses?

Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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Fujitsu has developed an AI that supposedly automatically determines whether action needs to be taken in response to a cyber attack.
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How healthcare can prepare for My Health Record roll-out - Proofpoint

Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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Australia's healthcare sector is the continent's biggest cybercrime target, according to a July report from the Australian Information Commissioner.
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Data centre cybersecurity actions that most people overlook

Fri, 18th Jan 2019
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Schneider's Steven Carlini discusses ways to improve data centre cybersecurity that most people don't think of until it's too late.
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There's a cost to not innovating and the public sector risks paying full price

Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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There may be reasons for public sector agencies in particular to be somewhat reluctant with IT innovation spend.
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Bridging the gap to AI security

Tue, 8th Jan 2019
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AI cyber-attacks are not constrained by resources and compromises and can go on indefinitely without the need for pause.
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How to combat human error in cyber risks

Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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Over a third of Aussie firms suffer data breaches due to staff errors, underlining dire need for cybersecurity training.
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Check Point announces general availability for CloudGuard SaaS

Wed, 28th Nov 2018
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Check Point launches CloudGuard SaaS, offering comprehensive protection against advanced threats to SaaS applications and cloud-based email services.
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Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks

Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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Australian businesses need to take cybersecurity more seriously as their attitudes and awareness don't match up to evolving threats.
Malware

2018's worst malware revealed in report

Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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Webroot's 2018 Nastiest Malware report highlights Emotet, Trickbot, and GhostMiner as the latest threats, urging improved cybersecurity measures.
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The key pillars of strong cybersecurity strategies

Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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A cybersecurity strategy is imperative for a mature security presence in order to improve the chances of surviving current and future cyberattacks.
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Voter databases available on the dark web - report

Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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A Carbon Black threat report has revealed that destructive cyberattacks are increasing ahead of 2018 US midterm elections.
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Oracle's Ellison calls out Amazon with next-gen cloud

Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
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Larry Ellison claims the rest of the cloud market is based on decade old technology with poor security, comparing Oracle's new offering with Amazon.
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Exclusive: CrowdStrike's roundup of threats so far in 2018

Fri, 12th Oct 2018
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CrowdStrike's mid-year review reveals escalating cyber activity attributed to China and the need for increased defences in all sectors.
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Ten key steps to secure industrial control systems

Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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As cyberattacks on critical infrastructure rise, securing industrial control systems with ten key steps is more urgent than ever for Australian utilities.
Justice

Microsoft makes security offerings available to nation states and law enforcement

Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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Microsoft aims to empower IT to unlock the security capabilities of the intelligent cloud to tip the scales in the cyber war.
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Aus companies must build security expertise to develop cyber resilience

Fri, 14th Sep 2018
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As Australian companies transition to cloud models, the onus is on building robust security expertise to fend off increasingly frequent cyber-attacks.
Cyver security

More than 40% of ICS computers were attacked in H1 2018

Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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Over 40% of ICS computers faced cyber attacks in H1 2018, with Vietnam, Algeria, and Sri Lanka most impacted, says Kaspersky Lab report.
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Three reasons organizations should consider network segmentation

Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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ForeScout says that network segmentation splits networks into specific zones, which can then enact barriers against infiltrators.
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Seven things SMBs can do right now to prevent cyber attacks

Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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Small businesses in Australia are at risk of cyber attacks but most are unaware of the threat, according to research by Deakin University.
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Exclusive: Over half of ASX companies at risk of email fraud

Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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Businesses can be more susceptible to phishing attacks and business email compromises (BEC) than they realise.