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.

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.

Trust no one: Why Zero Trust may hold the key to resilient cybersecurity

Zero Trust is becoming a key part of modern cybersecurity infrastructure and is reshaping the way we look at information security in a decentralised digital world.

Have you assessed your level of cyber risk?

Almost every organisation today relies on information systems to conduct business, but not every company is fully aware of the risks involved.

Our financial services sector is under cyberattack

Despite gaining more media attention and securing greater investment, the number of cyber incidents plaguing the Australian financial services sector continues to rise.
 

This month in security: September 2020

The New Zealand stock exchange was shut down in wake of offshore cyberattack, NAB experienced nearly 3 million cyber threats per day, 54,000 NSW driver licences were exposed in a data breach, and we may have seen the world’s first fatality due to a ransomware attack.

How IoT brings cyber risks into our homes and workplaces

IoT is the driving force behind an interconnected economy, but these amazing devices come with a dark side - the lack of any universal cybersecurity standards.

Why insider threats are the hardest to defend against

While most cybersecurity measures are focused on guarding against external threats, insiders face fewer barriers to misusing confidential data and circumventing controls. 

This month in security: August 2020

1 out of 6 Australians got scammed during lockdown, government pledges to spend billions on security upgrades, the healthcare sector took a digital beating and hackers stole tons of data from Australian universities.