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BT: It's not just cyber criminals who will compromise your valuable data
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BT: It's not just cyber criminals who will compromise your valuable data

Human error emerges as the key player behind data breaches, as BT unveils 60% are employee mishaps, not cybercrime.

By Hans Haverhals • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Yahoo data breach: Gemalto, Digital Shadows and TeleSign experts chime in
Breach Prevention

Yahoo data breach: Gemalto, Digital Shadows and TeleSign experts chime in

Gemalto called 2014 'the year of mega breaches'. Digital Shadows comments on breach severity factors. TeleSign recommends two-factor authentication.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
Spark says 130,000 Xtra customers affected by Yahoo data breach
Breach Prevention

Spark says 130,000 Xtra customers affected by Yahoo data breach

Spark warns that130,000 customers have potentially been put at risk by the massive Yahoo data breach - around 15% of all Xtra customers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Dropbox's massive 68 million password breach prompts warning about account security
Breach Prevention

Dropbox's massive 68 million password breach prompts warning about account security

Dropbox customers, change your passwords now, especially if you joined in 2012. 68 million passwords have been hashed and salted, but not used - yet.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016
BHSI & Symantec team up to provide enterprise cyber liability insurance
Cybersecurity insurance

BHSI & Symantec team up to provide enterprise cyber liability insurance

BHSI and Symantec are teaming up to provide cyber liability insurance to enterprise policyholders who want cover in breach emergencies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Law firm warns Australian firms: Get your data breach protection toolkit ready now
Breach Prevention

Law firm warns Australian firms: Get your data breach protection toolkit ready now

Australian organisations are facing an increase in cyber litigation, prompting the need to prepare for mandatory data breach reporting, says law firm Jones Day.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016
Acer suffers US data breach, extent of damage unknown
Breach Prevention

Acer suffers US data breach, extent of damage unknown

Taiwanese tech giant Acer recently suffered a massive data breach that has potentially affected 34,500 of its US customers.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016
Cost of a data breach for Australian organisations? $2.64 million
Breach Prevention

Cost of a data breach for Australian organisations? $2.64 million

IBM and Ponemon Institute released 'Cost of a Data Breach' report. Australian results show that the average cost of a data breach is $2.64 million.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2016
Frequent password changes crucial to prevent data breaches
Malware

Frequent password changes crucial to prevent data breaches

Last week played host to World Password Day and there couldn't be a better time to make sure your passwords are fresh and up-to-date.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 13th May 2016
The key to deterring cyber crims? Make an attack not worth their time
Breach Prevention

The key to deterring cyber crims? Make an attack not worth their time

Experts claim ramping up costs for hackers could be the golden ticket to deterring rampant cyber threats, urging organisations to adopt robust defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016
Companies fear data breaches caused by compromised credentials
Malware

Companies fear data breaches caused by compromised credentials

Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) report reveals that compromised credentials are the main cause of data breaches, according to surveyed security professionals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016
Compromised credentials a leading point of attack in data breaches
Multi-factor authentication

Compromised credentials a leading point of attack in data breaches

Survey shows compromised credentials contribute to nearly a quarter of data breaches, pushing companies to extend access control policies to third parties.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
Data breaches remain a concern amongst ANZ consumers
Breach Prevention

Data breaches remain a concern amongst ANZ consumers

A new SAS study highlights that 66% of Aussies and Kiwis are still worried about data breaches, with privacy concerns notably high.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2016
Govt's data breach bill will unleash confusion, says expert
Breach Prevention

Govt's data breach bill will unleash confusion, says expert

Australian organisations will struggle to comply with the Federal Government's mandatory data breach notification proposals.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Healthcare organisations buckle under pressure of cyber attacks
Malware

Healthcare organisations buckle under pressure of cyber attacks

Healthcare sector unprepared for cyber attacks, averaging one per month, according to ESET and the Ponemon Institute.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
Connected devices a security flaw within the workplace
Breach Prevention

Connected devices a security flaw within the workplace

External breaches are becoming more likely as office environments connect to external networks, increasing the risks of data loss and breaches, says Expired.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016

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Singapore businesses ignorant about the real cost of cyber breaches
Breach Prevention

Singapore businesses ignorant about the real cost of cyber breaches

Singapore businesses will find themselves in dire situations if the continue to pay lip service to data protection, a new survey by EMC reports.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016