F5 released a security advisory relating to multiple Critical and High rated CVE’s. Update Multiple Critical and High-risk vulnerabilities exist in certain versions of F5 products. As of 10 May 2022, the ACSC is aware of malicious cyber actors actively exploiting vulnerable versions of F5 products in Australia and globally.…
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Adopting an enhanced cyber security posture
There are no specific or credible cyber threats to Australian organisations currently. Context Following the attack on Ukraine, there is a heightened cyber threat environment globally, and the risk of cyber-attacks on Australian networks, either directly or inadvertently, has increased. While the ACSC has no specific intelligence relating to a…
Read MoreUkraine war has complicated the way cybercriminals launder funds
However, they are adapting. It’s becoming clear that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has complicated the means through which cybercriminals launder funds, but they are adapting. I thought you might be interested in comment from risk intelligence firm Flashpoint, based on discussions analysts have observed in recent months. Sanctions introduced against Russia, coupled with…
Read MoreAsia/Pacific CEOs are now engaged in cybersecurity interactions
There are many infrastructural issues across people and processes. 69 per cent of CEOs are now engaged in cybersecurity interactions either weekly (37.2) or bi-weekly (31.5 per cent), supporting the ongoing importance of cybersecurity to the business. However, complexity, legacy, and ill-defined roles and responsibilities still hamper more effective approaches…
Read MoreCBA warns of cryptocurrency fake news scam
CBA has reported the scam to the relevant authorities. Commonwealth Bank has become aware of a fake news article circulating on social media, including Facebook, alleging the bank has partnered with a cryptocurrency trading platform to encourage people to invest in crypto assets. This is totally false and untrue. The…
Read MoreTop 10 Twitter influencers on cybersecurity
There is a noticeable spike in cyberattacks on businesses and government agencies. Despite the impressive growth of the global security industry, there is a noticeable spike in cyberattacks on businesses and government agencies in the recent past. Now the prevailing geopolitical tensions are further threatening to disrupt and undermine industries…
Read MoreUkraine says it thwarted Russian cyberattack on electricity grid
The hackers had struck in two waves. Ukraine said on Tuesday it had thwarted an attempt by Russian hackers last week to damage its electricity grid with a cyberattack. “This is a military hacking team,” said government spokesman Victor Zhora. “Their aim was to disable a number of facilities, including…
Read MoreCoca-Cola Euro pacific partners Indonesia Taps 8×8 CPaaS
Deploys 8×8 SMS API to ensure mobile app security . Coca-Cola Europacific Partners or CCEP Indonesia, as one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world, operates eight manufacturing facilities in Indonesia, selling and distributing seven categories of non-alcoholic beverage brands to serve more than 450,000 large and small retail…
Read MoreCities must invest in the right smart city initiatives
Cities need to prepare early for the challenges of the future. As a result of infrastructure headaches caused by the pandemic and increased urbanization, cities must invest in the right smart city initiatives to become resilient to these challenges, finds GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that 5G,…
Read MoreAkamai Data reveals increase in cyber attacks
15 per cent increase in malicious botnet attacks in China during the Lunar New Year. Akamai Technologies, Inc., the world’s most trusted solution to power and protect digital experiences, released today new data detailing the prevalence of malicious botnet attacks during the holiday season in Asia. That data found a 15…
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