Security

Medibank says data of 4 million customers accessed by hacker

Medibank says data of 4 million customers accessed by hacker

Warns of a $25 million to $35 million hit to first-half earnings.
Shashwat Awasthi and Lewis Jackson Oct 27 2022, 8:39AM Security
Proposed privacy breach fines could exceed $50 million

Proposed privacy breach fines could exceed $50 million

Privacy Act amendments land in parliament.
Richard Chirgwin Oct 26 2022, 1:49PM Security
Paying off hackers is common, says top Australian govt cybersecurity firm

Paying off hackers is common, says top Australian govt cybersecurity firm

Corporate insurers routinely pay hackers a ransom, says Macquarie Telecom CEO.
Byron Kaye Oct 26 2022, 9:31AM Finance
Australia's No. 1 health insurer warns more patient data stolen in hack

Australia's No. 1 health insurer warns more patient data stolen in hack

Medibank Private Ltd reveals policy records of a further 1,000 customers had been stolen.
Staff Writer Oct 25 2022, 1:05PM Security
Arctic Wolf expands security ops sales to ANZ

Arctic Wolf expands security ops sales to ANZ

Has 1,100 solution providers worldwide.
Amelia Norris Oct 25 2022, 12:10PM Security
Australian cyber governance principles published

Australian cyber governance principles published

Australian Institute of Company Directors touts “practical framework”.
Amelia Norris Oct 24 2022, 5:54PM Security
Infosys opens Living Lab network to Australian startups

Infosys opens Living Lab network to Australian startups

IT giant opens doors to startups to "test, build and scale innovative ideas".
Jeremy Nadel Oct 24 2022, 12:08PM Security
Australia flags increased penalties for data breaches following major cyberattacks

Australia flags increased penalties for data breaches following major cyberattacks

Will introduce laws to parliament to increase penalties for companies subject to major breaches.
Staff Writer Oct 24 2022, 9:11AM Security
Israeli security company Pentera expands to APAC

Israeli security company Pentera expands to APAC

After announcing earlier this year it had raised US$150 million.
Amelia Norris Oct 21 2022, 12:44PM Security
Medibank data breach continues to worsen

Medibank data breach continues to worsen

Medical claims information in hands of attackers.
Richard Chirgwin Oct 21 2022, 8:49AM Security
After the Optus data breach, Australia needs mandatory disclosure laws

After the Optus data breach, Australia needs mandatory disclosure laws

We rarely learn about anything other than the most spectacular and most criminal of security incidents.
Jane Andrew, University of Sydney; Max Baker, University of Sydney , Monique Sheehan, University of Sydney Oct 20 2022, 1:16PM Security
'Empowering' resellers to go the next level in promoting consumer cyber safety

'Empowering' resellers to go the next level in promoting consumer cyber safety

Rewarding resellers with new feature-rich ‘Empower Program’.
Conceal partners with Virtual Graffiti in ANZ expansion

Conceal partners with Virtual Graffiti in ANZ expansion

Offering cybersecurity and ransomware prevention solutions.
Amelia Norris Oct 20 2022, 10:44AM Security
Aussie GRC software vendor 6clicks in global deal with TD SYNNEX

Aussie GRC software vendor 6clicks in global deal with TD SYNNEX

After attracting $10 million investment.
Jeremy Nadel Oct 19 2022, 1:22PM Security
Cisco and the University of Canberra establish national cybersecurity partnership

Cisco and the University of Canberra establish national cybersecurity partnership

University looking to work with industry on cyber security and digital adoption.
Amelia Norris Oct 19 2022, 10:51AM Security
Optus data breach: regulatory changes announced, but legislative reform still needed

Optus data breach: regulatory changes announced, but legislative reform still needed

Regulatory move could be game changer.
Brendan Walker-Munro, The University of Queensland Oct 19 2022, 9:27AM Security
Australian Women in Security Awards winners announced

Australian Women in Security Awards winners announced

See which people and companies named.
Jeremy Nadel Oct 18 2022, 1:07PM Security
Optus says it needed to keep identity data for six years. But did it really?

Optus says it needed to keep identity data for six years. But did it really?

The big problem with Australia’s data retention laws.
Brendan Walker-Munro, The University of Queensland Oct 18 2022, 9:28AM Security
Canberra MSSP Penten opens WA office

Canberra MSSP Penten opens WA office

Expanding footprint in WA and employing Defence Veterans.
Amelia Norris Oct 17 2022, 12:17PM Security
Medibank discloses cyber incident hitting customer-facing systems

Medibank discloses cyber incident hitting customer-facing systems

Says will isolate, remove access to some systems.
Reuters Staff Oct 14 2022, 7:50AM Security

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