Security News

Is Rapid Data Recovery the Best Hope Australia Has for a Win Against Ransomware?
2023-10-12 09:02

The success of cyber attacks in Australia could make an "Assume-breach" approach to cyber security inevitable and cause IT teams to shift their focus to protecting data backups at all costs. Rubrik's technology leader for Australia and New Zealand, Dale Heath, has said many local organizations still have an operational resilience mindset and are relying on systems not designed for cyber resilience when ransomware attackers breach perimeter defenses.

How Australia’s Banking Sector Can Embrace Cross-Collaboration to Combat the Scam Epidemic
2023-10-11 15:40

The ACCC has given the green light for cross-banking collaboration to address scams. 1.5 billion came from investment scams, with remote access scams and payment redirection scams rounding out the top three.

Australia, New Zealand Enterprises Spend Big on Security — But Will It Be Enough?
2023-10-10 14:34

Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand organizations know they're rapidly hurtling towards a security precipice and are willing to invest to try to save themselves from tipping over. New research from Gartner shows that security is becoming one of the most lucrative areas of IT in both countries.

Pizza Hut Australia warns 193,000 customers of a data breach
2023-09-21 15:50

Pizza Hut Australia is sending data breach notifications to customers, warning that a cyberattack allowed hackers to access their personal information. The notification warns that the hacker gained unauthorized access to Pizza Hut Australia systems storing sensitive info for customers who made online orders, as well as partial financial data and encrypted account passwords.

Australia to build six 'cyber shields' to defend its shores
2023-09-19 03:44

Australia will build "Six cyber shields around our nation" declared home affairs minister Clare O'Neill yesterday, as part of a national cyber security strategy. All of the above is scheduled to be in place by 2030, when O'Neill expects Australia to lead the world in all things cyber.

E-Waste: Australia’s Hidden ESG Nightmare
2023-07-18 18:41

Australia has an e-waste problem, and for all the conversations around climate change, energy use, plastics and other ESG matters, it's surprising that more isn't said about it. Currently, just 12% of the nation's computers are recycled, and Australia is the fourth-highest generator of e-waste per capita.

Australia plans to mandate file scanning for all tech companies
2023-06-21 17:49

Through them, any tech company doing business with Australians will be required to actively scan their emails, online photo libraries, cloud storage accounts and dating sites for illegal content. Part of the Commissioner's role has been to create and enforce a framework whereby illegal or damaging material can be removed at the eSafety Commissioner's request.

Data leak at major law firm sets Australia's government and elites scrambling
2023-06-20 05:04

An infosec incident at a major Australian law firm has sparked fear among the nation's governments, banks and businesses - and a free speech debate. The firm, HWL Ebsworth, has acknowledged that on April 28, "We became aware that a threat actor identified as ALPHV/BlackCat made a post on a dark web forum claiming to have exfiltrated data from HWL Ebsworth."

Australia takes its turn to kick TikTok off government kit
2023-04-04 04:30

Australia has joined the growing list of nations that have decided TikTok represents an unacceptable risk when running on government-owned devices, so has decided not to allow it onto those machines. Citing "Advice from intelligence and security agencies," attorney-general Mark Dreyfus today announced the national government will "Prohibit the TikTok app on devices issued by Commonwealth departments and agencies. The direction will come into effect as soon as practicable."

Australia gives made-in-China CCTV cams the boot
2023-02-10 04:28

Australia's Defence Department removed all Chinese manufactured surveillance cameras after an audit detailed the number of Hikvision and Dahua devices installed in various government facilities. In an impromptu interview on Friday, deputy prime minister and minister of defence Richard Marles revealed that all the relevant Chinese-manufactured Defence department cameras had been removed.