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Cyber criminals are launching ransomware attacks that are specifically targeting industrial control systems (ICS) in what researchers say is the first instance of file-encrypting malware being built to directly infect computer networks that control operations in manufacturing and utilities environments. A new threat report from cybersecurity company Dragos details the characteristics of the ransomware known […] More
Image: Getty Images Google has reached out to some users to apologise after a “technical issue” saw videos uploaded to another user’s archives. In an email, the search engine giant said the issue affected the Google “download your data” service — called Google Takeout — for Google Photos in November last year. “Between November 21, […] More
[embedded content] A team of academics says you can trick moderm smart cars driving in autopilot mode and make them take unwanted actions — such as brake or switch direction — just by projecting 2D images on the road, on roadside surfaces, or by embedding certain “triggers” inside video billboards. This new research, published last […] More
In October, the Currency (Restrictions on the Use of Cash) Bill 2019 passed the lower house. The proposed Bill, if passed, would essentially block the purchase of goods over AU$10,000 via cash and as the explanatory memorandum [PDF] details, it would also introduce offences for entities that make or accept cash payments of AU$10,000 or more. […] More
Google security engineers said last week they have successfully cut down the “patch gap” in Google Chrome from 33 days to only 15 days. The term “patch gap” refers to the time it takes from when a security bug is fixed in an open source library to when the same fix lands in software that […] More
Australian logistics company Toll last week suffered an “IT cybersecurity incident”, forcing the shutdown of a number of customer-facing systems days later. In a tweet posted overnight, Toll said the shutdown was a precautionary measure. “As a precautionary measure, Toll has made the decision to shut down a number of systems in response to a […] More
Special feature Cyberwar and the Future of Cybersecurity Today’s security threats have expanded in scope and seriousness. There can now be millions — or even billions — of dollars at risk when information security isn’t handled properly. Read More In a statement published today, Twitter disclosed a security incident during which third-parties exploited the company’s […] More
You read that right: GDPR enforcement is on fire! While fines are not always particularly high, our analysis shows that, in terms of volume, data protection authorities (DPAs) are rapidly increasing their GDPR enforcement activities. Some interesting trends are also emerging: DPAs have levied 190 fines and penalties to date. With 43 enforcement decisions made so […] More
