OAIC reminds agencies of privacy duties during COVID-19
20 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicAnswers to frequently asked questions and a step-by-step guide will help government agencies bound by the Privacy Act 1988.
Service NSW hit by cyber attack
18 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingService NSW has confirmed that the email accounts of 47 staff members were illegally accessed following a successful phishing attack on the agency.
WA Premier targeted in China-linked cyber attack
11 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingResearchers have uncovered a sophisticated attack campaign linked to the Chinese military targeting APAC government agencies including the WA Premier's office.
Deception a winner for councils tackling cyber attacks
08 May, 2020 by Jim Cook, ANZ Regional Director, Attivo Networks | Supplied by: Attivo NetworksDeception technology is proving to be an innovative and successful approach for defending local governments against cybersecurity threats.
Health systems struggle to keep up with hackers
07 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian health systems are struggling to keep pace with the adoption of technology by cyber attackers, research from UNSW shows.
New privacy guidelines to help during COVID-19
06 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe OAIC has released a guide to help agencies and departments comply with the Privacy Act 1988 during the COVID-19 situation.
NSW BDM register has poor security controls
05 May, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNSW's Auditor-General uncovered "significant gaps" in the controls in place to prevent unauthorised access to the state's Births, Deaths and Marriages Register.
Government, industry prepare for attacks on electricity sector
05 May, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe public and private sectors are strengthening their coordinated response to potential cyber attacks through a series of exercises.
Government agencies' security posture still lagging
29 April, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWhile Australian Commonwealth entities are showing signs of improving their security posture, they are still failing to live up to the Essential Eight standards.
ACSC steps up fight against COVID-19 cybercrooks
22 April, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Cyber Security Centre is working on multiple fronts to combat cyber threat activity capitalising on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cyber attacks on politicians surge in Q1
21 April, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe number of breaches of government and individual politician records surged by 278% year-on-year during the first quarter of 2020, according to Atlas VPN.
ASD takes action against COVID-19 cybercriminals
14 April, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Signals Directorate has commenced an offensive cyber campaign against cybercriminals taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WA state entities still lack security controls
14 April, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWestern Australia's Auditor General has warned that state government entities are still lacking in information security and risk management controls.
ACSC urges agencies to think security during COVID-19
24 March, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Cyber Security Centre and Australian Information Commissioner are urging departments and agencies to not neglect security during the COVID-19 crisis.
IT institute discloses major data breach
12 March, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMelbourne Polytechnic has advised of a major data breach involving the unauthorised access of files containing personal data of around 55,000 staff and students.
