Cybersecurity in Local Government: What councils should watch out for

Digital transformation of stakeholder services brings a lot of benefits to Local Government Areas (LGAs), but opens them up to new cyber risks as well. 

The ripple effect of  cyber disruption on commercial infrastructure 

A single cyber disruption can quickly cascade across national infrastructure, bringing the whole network crashing down with disastrous consequences. 

Why manufacturers should fear ransomware

As manufacturers worldwide embrace new automation technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity is often sidelined in favour of productivity and cost savings. This is a disaster in the making. Ransomware attacks have ravaged some of the world’s biggest manufacturers, and if you’re not prepared, you will become a target. 

This month in security: August 2021

Accenture hit by LockBit ransomware attack, Flubot malware hits Australia, Australian organisations found to be the most likely to pay ransoms, U.S. State Department hit by cyberattack, and New Zealand DOC hit by ransomware.

FluBot malware takes Australia by storm

The ACCC Scamwatch division has received nearly 500 reports per day since early August about FluBot, an aptly-named smishing-style malware attack that is impacting Android users around Australia. 

Why gig workers can be a hidden cybersecurity risk

Many companies increasingly rely on a network of consultants, contractors, freelancers and gig workers for their day-to-day business. A constantly changing workforce can be great for your company, but it can expose you to a whole new world of cyber risk. 

What your personal data is worth on the dark web

In the murky world of the dark web, your credit card details may sell for a few bucks, but your medical info could be worth thousands of dollars.

The Scammer Olympics: How hackers use spectacle to defraud users

Scammers are offering everything from streaming services and giveaways to fake cyber currency to cash in on the buzz of the Olympic Games.  

This month in security: July 2021

NSW Education Department hit by cyberattack, Uber breach put data of over 1 million Australians at risk, remote access hackers steal more than $7.2m from Aussies, ransomware attack forces closure of 800 Swedish stores and a cyberattack disrupts major South African port operations.