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Cybercriminals laundering $200b in ill-gotten gains – here's how
Gaming

Cybercriminals laundering $200b in ill-gotten gains – here's how

​A new report from Bromium has landed with a number of startling findings, including the confirmation of a bustling cybercrime laundry market.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Sat, 17th Mar 2018
IoT bank attacks on show at INTERPOL's Digital Security Challenge
Digital Signage

IoT bank attacks on show at INTERPOL's Digital Security Challenge

Cybercrime experts from 23 countries gathered in Vienna for INTERPOL's Digital Security Challenge, simulating an IoT-based cyber attack on a bank.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
Why culture is important when choosing a partner
Partner Programmes

Why culture is important when choosing a partner

When choosing a partner, businesses should first reflect on their culture, as a strong corporate culture leads to successful partnerships, say experts.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
Switch owners get their hands dirty with Serial Cleaner
Gaming

Switch owners get their hands dirty with Serial Cleaner

Retro 2D puzzler Serial Cleaner, where players clean crime scenes, sneaks onto Nintendo's Switch. Stealth, strategy, and 70s vibes await.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
Cryptocurrency exchange says it lost $195m to hackers – but is it a scam?
Crypto

Cryptocurrency exchange says it lost $195m to hackers – but is it a scam?

BitGrail wasn't known to many until last week when it announced it had been hacked, but many experts believe all is not as it seems.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Kiwi startup helps disrupt major Aus crime ring
Cybersecurity

Kiwi startup helps disrupt major Aus crime ring

Auror, a New Zealand based company and the Police worked together to disrupt an organised retail crime ring in Melbourne.

By Tom Batterbury • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Reseller pleads guilty to stealing from vulnerable rural Australians
Physical Security

Reseller pleads guilty to stealing from vulnerable rural Australians

Jackson Temi Anni has been sentenced to 18-months imprisonment for lying about products and taking money directly from consumers' bank accounts.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Why Data Privacy Day calls for greater collaboration
Data Protection

Why Data Privacy Day calls for greater collaboration

Data Privacy Day highlights the urgent need for enhanced collaboration between IT and HR to protect personal data in an era of increasing cyber threats.

By Guy Eilon • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2018
NetMotion expands into ANZ with new country manager
Wireless Networks

NetMotion expands into ANZ with new country manager

NetMotion enters ANZ markets by appointing Daniel Pratt as country manager, aiming to enhance mobile performance and analytics solutions across the region.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Australian Federal Police look for tech solution to help users submit digital evidence
Physical Security

Australian Federal Police look for tech solution to help users submit digital evidence

The Australian Federal Police is seeking support for a new initiative allowing citizens to report security incidents using technology.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Calling all tech companies - The AFP are on the hunt for a new partnership
Digital Entertainment

Calling all tech companies - The AFP are on the hunt for a new partnership

Australia's Federal Police is calling on the technology industry to help improve public reporting capabilities.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park
Cybersecurity

Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park

Sydney is now home to Australia's newest Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC), which was officially opened this week by Angus Taylor.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
ATO scammers steal $50k's worth of cryptocurrency from Australian taxpayers
Crypto

ATO scammers steal $50k's worth of cryptocurrency from Australian taxpayers

Australian Tax Office warns of cryptocurrency scam demanding Bitcoin payments for fake tax debts, with losses of over $50,000 reported.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
University of Waikato scores 'InfoSec milestone' as NZ's first (ISC)² training provider
Cybersecurity

University of Waikato scores 'InfoSec milestone' as NZ's first (ISC)² training provider

(ISC)² certifies University of Waikato as first official New Zealand cybersecurity education training provider.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Kiwis lost $10.1 million to scams last year: Which region felt the worst of it?
Phishing

Kiwis lost $10.1 million to scams last year: Which region felt the worst of it?

New Zealanders lost over $10.1m to online scams last year, with Auckland residents hit the hardest, according to Netsafe.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
NSW hacker to appear in court seven months after GoGet data breach
Breach Prevention

NSW hacker to appear in court seven months after GoGet data breach

Popular car sharing service GoGet has been hit by a massive data breach that may affect all users who joined prior to July 27, 2017.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Sydneysiders willing to use tech for reporting non-urgent crimes
Surveillance

Sydneysiders willing to use tech for reporting non-urgent crimes

Sydneysiders are more than happy to become crime-stoppers, but only if their privacy is maintained in the process.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
AI is not the Terminator: Its role in New Zealand's war against cybercrime
Distributed Denial of Service

AI is not the Terminator: Its role in New Zealand's war against cybercrime

AI's rise is pivotal for defending NZ against rampant cybercrime; essential amidst a stark shortage of cybersecurity pros.

By Alex Teh • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018