Some Laws of Information Security: A Savvy Approach to Modern Cyber Risk As we navigate the murky waters of the cyber age, it’s crucial to reevaluate traditional axioms and replace them with principles that resonate with our increasingly complex digital landscape. In that spirit, let’s delve into five new laws of information security that are…
Modern Techniques of Credit Card Fraud in Australia: How to Safeguard Your Financial Data According to a report from the Australian Payments Network, credit card fraud in Australia saw a concerning increase in recent years1. With the advent of digital transactions, Australians are relying less on cash and more on credit and debit cards. However,…
Navigating Ethical Nuances: Unveiling the Subtleties of Bribery in the Cybersecurity Sector Bribery in the cybersecurity landscape often takes a less overt form than one might initially think. The journey towards ethically compromised decisions can sometimes begin with seemingly benign objectives, such as expediting processes or streamlining outcomes. It is in these very instances that…
The Great Aussie Guide to Smashing Work Social Media Without Copping a Bluey Hey legends! Welcome to the ultimate guide to nailing your social media game at work. Look, we get it, nobody wants to trawl through dry-as-biscuit corporate guidelines. So, how about a down-to-earth yarn that won’t bore you to death? Ready? Set? Let’s…
The Great Aussie Spyware Stoush: Navigate the Digital Underbelly Like an ACSC Essential 8 Pro G’day mates! Let’s dive into the world of spyware without drowning in paranoia, shall we? Spyware and other mischievous malware are costing organisations big time, both in Australia and around the world. How much? Try billions of dollars. That’s more…
Dumpster Diving and Identity Theft: The Low-Tech Risk You Didn’t See Coming Identity theft is frequently portrayed as a high-tech offence, but the reality is often far more analog. With the prevalence of cybercrime, one may overlook the oldest trick in the book: dumpster diving. In Australia, the rates of identity theft are rising, and…
The Top Five Furphies Developers Tell Themselves About Secure Coding: An Aussie Perspective G’day, Andrew and fellow tech enthusiasts. Let’s chew the fat about a topic as critical as a Wallabies vs. All Blacks match: secure coding. Despite it being 2023, the sad reality is that a large chunk of software devs aren’t taking this…
Shielding Your Digital Lifeblood: Combatting Identity Theft in the Australian Context Identity theft is no trifling matter. In Australia alone, it’s estimated to cost around AUD 2.2 billion annually, impacting individuals and organisations alike. And let’s not forget the psychological toll: it can trigger stress, ruin interpersonal relationships, and even destroy trust within workplace environments.…
Widespread routers’ DNS hijacking malware that recently found targeting Android devices has now been upgraded its capabilities to target iOS devices as well as desktop users. Dubbed Roaming Mantis, the malware was initially found hijacking Internet routers last month to distribute Android banking malware designed to steal users’ login credentials and the secret code for…
The Australian Privacy Law: How It Impacts You Down Under If you’ve heard of the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), which are part of the Privacy Act 1988, you might wonder, “How does this affect me as an Australian resident?” The answer is: quite significantly! This isn’t just a set of guidelines but a binding legislative…
