This month in security: November 2020
Aussie Netflix users are being targeted by a new phishing scam, Microsoft suspects Russian and North Korean hackers are behind cyberattacks on COVID-19 vaccine researchers, dodgy video call invite forces Aussie hedge fund out of business, and the City of Port Phillip accidentally leaks personal details on the data.gov.au website.
The dangers lurking in shadow IT
With remote working becoming the new normal, the spectre of shadow IT looms ever larger across organisations of all sizes. But is all shadow IT bad for business?
Timeless tips for business cybersecurity in the COVID era
Since the pandemic, cyberattacks have grown more sophisticated and more focused on high-value targets, and companies making the transition to digital ways of working are especially vulnerable.
Digital detective work: The art and science of threat attribution
In cybersecurity, threat intelligence and attack attribution are emerging tactics that look for commonalities between different types of threats to identify the perpetrators. But crafty cybercriminals are catching on and are always inventing new ways to hide their tracks.
How your S.A.F.E. score can protect you from data breaches
Getting an objective measure of the strength of your cybersecurity is the first step in reducing your risk of cyberattacks.
Why managed services should be a part of your cybersecurity team
Cybersecurity operations centres have become essential to threat detection, but in-house SOCs aren’t feasible for every enterprise. That’s where managed services come in.
This month in security: October 2020
Thousands fell victim to employment, police and tax scams, Scouts Victoria got phished, Law firm Seyfarth Shaw, Spotless Group, and Anglicare Sydney were hit by ransomware, and DTAF accidentally exposed the email addresses of Aussies stranded overseas.
Decoding the ACSC’s Essential Eight mitigation strategies: Part 2
In part 2, we explore the remaining four mitigation strategies and how they can help Australian organisations level up their cybersecurity.
Why cybercriminals love targeting real estate agencies
Real estate firms are prime targets for cybercriminals, and an alarming number are completely unprepared for an attack.
