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“people way down the line know what they are supposed to do in most situations because the handful of guiding values is crystal clear.”
ALC Training • Thu, 26 Dec 2024
Ransomed.vc hacks US District of Columbia voting records, leaks 600,000 voters’ details
The same hacking group that claimed Sony’s scalp earlier this month is now selling the records and voting details of 600,000 US citizens.
David Hollingworth • Wed, 11 Oct 2023
Cyber Awareness Month: The AFP on ransomware extortion
Ransomware attacks have cost the nation tens of millions of dollars – plus caused untold harm to millions of Australians and a raft of high-profile businesses.
Caesars casino chain starts contacting victims of data breach, tens of millions could be affected
After falling victim to a social engineering attack that saw its loyalty program impacted, the casino giant is now warning its customers in writing.
David Hollingworth • Tue, 10 Oct 2023
1m Ashkenazi 23andMe user details and genetic profiles posted on clear web hacking forum
Ancestry and genetics testing company 23andMe has confirmed that a tranche of its user data has been leaked, impacting at least 1 million people.
Killnet and Anonymous Sudan join forces to target Israel in widespread hacking campaign
Hacktivist groups have united to attack Israeli civilian and defence infrastructure in the wake of Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel and the Israeli Defense Force’s ...
David Hollingworth • Mon, 09 Oct 2023
Cyber Awareness Month: The AFP on business email compromise
According to the Australian Federal Police, business email compromise (BEC) is one of the fastest-growing forms of crime in Australia. In fact, it costs hundreds of ...
MGM says costs from ALPHV ransomware gang attack could exceed US$110m
Casino and gambling giant MGM Resorts has revealed the cost of a cyber attack that took many of its Las Vegas operations offline in September.
Security Fatigue - We’re Driving Employees and Customers Mad!
Organisations have been working on cybersecurity for years and still not getting anywhere… “Don't tell people not to do something - provide them with clear guidance about ...
ALC Training • Fri, 06 Oct 2023
Patient personal records exposed in Royal Women’s Hospital hack
The records of nearly 200 patients of Melbourne’s Royal Women’s Hospital incident have been exposed in a cyber incident.
David Hollingworth • Fri, 06 Oct 2023
Does the cybersecurity industry have a communications problem?
This year, we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of the inaugural cyber security awareness month (CSAM), every security practitioner’s most- and least-favourite 31 days
Mark Thomas, Director of Security Services, ANZ, Arctic Wolf • Thu, 05 Oct 2023
Six shields in six years – but what can we do now?
Last month, Clare O’Neil, our country’s Minister of Home Affairs, announced the government’s robust plan to strengthen Australia’s cybersecurity resolve
Fred Thiele, Group Chief Information Security Officer, Interactive • Thu, 05 Oct 2023
Commonwealth launches Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023
The Australian Signals Directorate has unveiled the theme of this year’s Cyber Security Awareness month, alongside a raft of advice for Australian businesses navigating ...
David Hollingworth • Thu, 05 Oct 2023
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