What is a false flag? How state-based hackers cover their tracks
False flags are a favourite technique of cyber attackers connected to Russian intelligence, but they don't have a monopoly on the practice.
Josh Fruhlinger | 21 Jan | Read more
False flags are a favourite technique of cyber attackers connected to Russian intelligence, but they don't have a monopoly on the practice.
Josh Fruhlinger | 21 Jan | Read more
Just like in regular business, cyber criminals have a cost of operation and a return on investment to worry about.
Dan Swinhoe | 13 Nov | Read more
Hacks and data thefts, enabled by weak security, cover-ups or avoidable mistakes have cost these companies a total of nearly $1.23 billion and counting.
Dan Swinhoe | 26 Jul | Read more
Sydney IT consultant was given a three year prison sentence for insider trading and hacking the wifi network of Port Phillip Publishing (PPP), which provided ‘buy’ recommendations to investors.
Cybercriminals’ increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) will create autonomous, self-changing botnets that will be able to tweak and re-deploy attacks in seconds, a security strategist has warned.
David Braue | 17 Jan | Read more
Microsoft and Google clash again over their respective bug disclosure policies.
Optus Business opened a $10 million Advanced Security Operations Centre (ASOC) in Sydney this morning, as part of its parent company Singtel’s push to secure the “global leadership position” in managed security services.
George Nott | 02 Nov | Read more
Despite growing concern about China’s cyber-warfare capabilities, Australia and other Western nations have little to worry about when it comes to their national security.
Tim Lohman | 31 Oct | Read more