Information security in 2011
C-level executives are more aware than ever about threats to information security.
James Hutchinson | 19 Jan | Read more
Stories by James Hutchinson
Social engineering remains biggest cyber threat
Despite increases in the number and capability of botnets for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, social engineering remains one of the largest cyber security threats to IT infrastructure according to the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
James Hutchinson | 24 Mar | Read more
Focus on the crime, not the technology: Global taskforce founder
The founder of an international taskforce, established to tackle child pornography distribution rings, has urged law enforcement authorities to focus on the crime, rather than the technology over which it was committed.
James Hutchinson | 03 Dec | Read more
Convenience trumps common sense in mobile security arena
Mobile security is becoming an increasing concern among Australian consumers and enterprises, but few are willing to take the steps necessary to keep their information safe, according to research from Unisys.
James Hutchinson | 26 Oct | Read more
ALDI US payment breach won’t affect local data
A spokesperson for the ALDI Australia has claimed a data breach in the US branch of the international supermarket chain will not affect the integrity its local customer data.
James Hutchinson | 08 Oct | Read more
CIOs needs to be proactive in security: NSA
A former CIO and deputy director of the United States National Security Agency (NSA) has urged CIOs to become more proactive in their approach to corporate security consciousness.
James Hutchinson | 06 Oct | Read more
Local DDoS testbed bids to future-proof systems
Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology hope to test and mitigate the risks of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack by creating and running their own internal testbed.
James Hutchinson | 21 Sep | Read more
Senate data retention inquiry to be delayed
Greens senator, Scott Ludlam, will propose a Senate inquiry’s report into data retention and online privacy be delayed when Parliament next sits.
James Hutchinson | 09 Sep | Read more
Gaps remain in local cybercrime law: Professor
While Australian crime legislation has been amended to account for the evolving landscape of cybercrime, gaps remain in the key areas of theft, fraud and trespass, according to University of Technology (UTS) director of Communications Law Centre, Professor Michael Fraser.
James Hutchinson | 07 Sep | Read more