Man creates fake COVID-19 digital vaccine certificate, exposing security risk
A local software developer has found a simple way to create a fake COVID-19 digital vaccine certificate using the official government app, sparking security concerns.
Ransomware: Should you pay or not?
Smaller businesses are often ripe targets for criminals who hold your data hostage and request a ransom fee.
Instagram’s privacy is improving, but the new Instagram-for-kids is raising questions
While Instagram’s privacy updates for kids are positive, plans for an under-13s app means profits still take precedence for the social media conglomerate.
The widespread implications of cyber attacks
Cybersecurity is no longer something boards and businesses can relegate to the IT department. It has far reaching broader implications on trust, wellbeing and the community.
Cheat sheet: How to respond to a data breach
Small businesses are increasingly being targeted by hackers. In a breach, you need to minimise harm, and protect your business.
Digital economy: The budget spend needs to be far bigger to stop Australia from “sliding down the rankings”
A closer look at the digital economy strategy and funding announcements, compared with what other countries are doing, shows we may not be so well placed after all.
A lack of cybersecurity measures in the government’s digital strategy will leave SMEs vulnerable
Cybersecurity initiatives for small business were conspicuously absent from the government’s $1.2 billion digital strategy.
Federal government dishes out $6.9 million in grants to help boost cybersecurity among SMEs
A wave of government funding is on its way to help support small businesses upskill in cybersecurity and better protect themselves.
Budget 2021: Private higher education providers to get $53 million support package, as Frydenberg hints at cybersecurity focus
Private higher education providers that previously relied on international students will receive a $53 million support package in this year’s federal budget.
New skills needed: How to equip your business against a cyber attack
The threat of cyber attacks in 2021 is a very real one, and many have not been prepared, a recent report from RMIT Online reveals.
Managing cyber risk: Why Australian enterprises should adopt New Zealand’s new privacy laws
Voluntarily adopting the New Zealand laws can help Australian enterprises better mitigate risk and protect business reputation.
ACSC releases critical warning for local organisations over new Microsoft email risk
Assistant Minster for Defence Andrew Hastie said that any Microsoft patch released prior to April this year did not cover the new vulnerabilities.