Email-borne attacks have flooded news headlines in APAC The cost of email-borne security attacks is increasing with those affected facing average damages of $US1m according to Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner, and leading provider of cloud-first security solutions. Revealing findings of its 2023 Email Security Trends report, which surveyed hundreds of frontline…
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Mobile apps have made managing lives a lot easier Lookout, Inc., the endpoint to cloud security company, today announced the discovery of nearly 300 loan apps that exhibit predatory behaviour such as exfiltrating excessive user data from mobile devices and harassing borrowers for repayment. These apps, which were found in…
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This is due to the recent cyber incident EnergyAustralia today announced it has commenced implementing 12-character passwords on its My Account online customer platform following a recent cyber incident that resulted in unauthorised access to 323 customer accounts. All customers logging into My Account are now required to reset their…
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Medibank has deployed additional security measures across its network The Medibank Group today confirmed that ongoing investigations continue to show there remains no evidence customer data has been removed from its IT environment, after it detected unusual activity last week in part of its IT network. Normal operations have resumed,…
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An error occurred during a planned change to the software The Reserve Bank experienced a system issue yesterday evening, which impacted the Fast Settlement Service (FSS) and the Low Value Clearing and Settlement Services (LVCS and LVSS). An error occurred during a planned change to the software that manages the…
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Following the recent cyberattack on Optus and its customers Optus is appointing international professional services firm Deloitte to conduct an independent external review of the recent cyberattack, and its security systems, controls, and processes. The review was recommended by Optus Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, and was supported unanimously by the…
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Managed detection and response insights Bitdefender has released its threat debrief for July 2022 and there are a few findings there were of great interest. Whether it’s a new breach or a recycled list, credential leaks remain a valid threat to organizations. Credentials, which are user emails and corresponding passwords…
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Businesses increasingly need to be able to adapt to the changing nature of cyberattacks Businesses across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) continue to be targeted by cybercriminals as technology advances and attacks become increasingly sophisticated. Australia saw one cybercrime report every eight minutes in 2020-21, equating to a 13 per…
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Rise in the volume of cyber threats is contributing to endpoint security needs. The changing landscape and significant surge in cyber threats have contributed to the high demand for endpoint security solutions globally, finds Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis. Endpoint security is the practice of using host-based software products to…
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Designing malware customised for manufacturing infrastructure. “Industrial Control Systems and the manufacturing sector are at the epicentre of a cyber insurgency. Dealing with the disruptions of labour shortages, manufacturers have implemented automation technologies and artificial intelligence to help bring more agility. But while the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) brings…
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