Hackers are drilling for more than just data in the oil and gas industry
Oil and gas is a two billion dollar a year industry in Australia, making it a particularly lucrative target for cyber threat actors. Recent prominent attacks on oil and gas targets around the world have put the spotlight on an industry lagging behind in cybersecurity.
The rising cost of cyber insurance
Over the past few years, cyber insurance premiums have been rising rapidly. And with the growing number of cyber threats, cyber insurance has never been more essential. Find out how and why you should factor insurance costs into your cyber budget.
This month in security: June 2021
Hackers steal data from videogame giant Electronic Arts, Australia’s largest meat processor shut down by ransomware attack, dozens of NSW councils have cybersecurity gaps, and Australian Federal Police and FBI arrest hundreds of criminals with an encrypted messaging app.
AI at the service of cybercriminals
Just like law-abiding individuals and businesses, cybercrooks are interested in stepping up the automation and efficiency of their activities. AI offers them a world of criminal possibilities, but what would an AI-powered cyberattack look like?
Stemming the spread of the ransomware plague
Ransomware has evolved at frightening speed. From a minor annoyance to a global-scale threat, in a few short years the ransomware menace has spread like a plague and is now putting the infrastructure of entire nations at risk.
Cyber perils for kids
Almost every child today lives a big part of their life online. They socialise on apps, games and phones and live in a digital community with their peers, but like any community, there are also risks that parents need to watch out for.
The healthcare sector is facing a cyber-emergency
As healthcare becomes increasingly digitised, a growing number of cyber threats are spreading throughout the sector. Health organisations need to take drastic action to immunise themselves to emerging cyber threats.
Service NSW: A cyberattack case study close to home
Systemic attacks are on the rise for the Australian private sector and government, making cyber resilience planning more challenging, but there is hope.
Insider Threats: Foul play hidden in plain sight
While most organisations focus on defending against external threats, the risks posed by insider threats are often ignored – which can be a costly mistake.
