Status is online John G. Dryden Head of AI, Cyber & Information Security – JAPAC | CISO | Data Science and Next Generation Advanced Analytics (AI/ML) | Social Media 38 articles March 31, 2023 What are the key value chains in cybersecurity in the mining industry? The key value chains in cybersecurity in the mining… Continue reading Top 10 Mining Companies adopting Cyber Security Measures
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Cybersecurity master’s grads are landing $200K-plus pay packages
As the number of cybersecurity attacks continues to rise, so does the demand for the talent to protect against them. In fact, there are more than 700,000 open cybersecurity positions in the U.S. alone—and the occupation is growing more than twice as fast as the overall rate across the country’s economy, data from CyberSeek shows. These… Continue reading Cybersecurity master’s grads are landing $200K-plus pay packages
Record $15m penalty for ex-ASX software company
ASIC signals higher fines for market disclosure breaches. After a landmark case against now-collapsed software start-up GetSwift culminated in a record $15 million fine, Australia’s national corporate regulator, ASIC, has signalled higher penalties for breaches of market disclosure rules. The former ASX-listed GetSwift was handed its $15 million penalty (dubbed “the largest ever penalty against… Continue reading Record $15m penalty for ex-ASX software company
Network Security and why it is important
Did you know that network security is essential for any business or organisation? Despite the importance of protecting your systems, most businesses are not taking the necessary steps to protect their digital infrastructure. Not only does network security protect against data loss and potential malicious attacks, but it also guards against disruption to business operations.… Continue reading Network Security and why it is important
Killnet claims the cyberattack on Lufthansa was retaliation for Germany’s support in Ukraine
Pro-Russian hacker group Killnet claimed responsibility for the IT failure of German carrier Lufthansa, adding that following a “rat experiment,” it now knows how to stop navigation of any airport in the world. Germany’s flagship carrier Lufthansa experienced a severe IT fault on Wednesday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The company initially attributed the incident to the… Continue reading Killnet claims the cyberattack on Lufthansa was retaliation for Germany’s support in Ukraine
Shipbuilder Austal was hacked with stolen creds sold on the dark web
Originally published By Ry CrozierApr 8 20207:05 AM Provides full post-mortem of late 2018 attack. This is being reposted as many companies defences have not improved. A recent market audit by the Australian Signals Directorate indicated that many companies and Directors have not improved in Cyber Architecture and infrastructure. Austal, the ASX-listed shipbuilder and defence contractor,… Continue reading Shipbuilder Austal was hacked with stolen creds sold on the dark web
Australia leads global task force to fight ransomware
Australia will today commence the operations of the International Counter Ransomware Task Force to combat the scourge of ransomware. The Task Force sits under the US-led Counter Ransomware Initiative, comprised of 37 like-minded governments. Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security the Hon. Clare O’Neil said the Task Force will enable sustained and impactful international… Continue reading Australia leads global task force to fight ransomware
Russia expected to increase cyberattacks in Ukraine war — to little effect
Nearly a year into its war with Ukraine, Russia has had little success on the cyber battlefield — and that doesn’t look like it will change moving forward. In the coming months, the Kremlin is expected to escalate its cyber operations as it continues to face major military setbacks in the conflict. However, that increase in cyber activity is likely to have a minor… Continue reading Russia expected to increase cyberattacks in Ukraine war — to little effect
Recent Cyber attacks are just the beginning.
For businesses and clients that currently do not have a cyber security architecture, this is the time to get organised and protect your business. If you handle payment systems, managed data and cloud support, you will be in the firing line of malicious attacks. In the past few months, there have been a number of… Continue reading Recent Cyber attacks are just the beginning.
Hacktivists Leak 1.7TB of Cellebrite, 103GB of MSAB Data
According to the Enlace Hacktivista group, the Cellebrite and MSAB data (both are smartphone forensic firms) was provided to them by an “anonymous whistleblower.” The Israeli mobile forensics firm, Cellebrite, has apparently suffered yet another data breach in which hackers managed to steal 1.7 TB of data. The hackers are also claiming to have stolen 103… Continue reading Hacktivists Leak 1.7TB of Cellebrite, 103GB of MSAB Data