The biggest data breach fines, penalties and settlements so far
Hacks and data thefts, enabled by weak security, cover-ups or avoidable mistakes have cost these companies a total of nearly $1.45 billion and counting.
"cyber" news, interviews, and features
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Vault Cloud, Quintessence Labs and Ziroh Labs combine tech for world first
ASD certified cloud service provider Vault Cloud has integrated Ziroh Labs’ homomorphic encryption technology and QuintessenceLabs’ true quantum random number generator into its offering in an effort funded by AustCyber – the Australian Cyber Security Growth Network.
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NSW officially opens Cyber Innovation Node
The NSW Government has officially launched its ‘cyber security innovation node’ in partnership with AustCyber.
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NAB leads $10M investment in risk protection firm Digital Shadows
Digital risk protection managed service provider Digital Shadows has today announced it has secured $10M in a funding round led by National Australia Bank (NAB).
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ANU hit by cyberattack breaching 19 years’ worth of personal data
Australian National University (ANU) has detected a breach in which 19 years’ worth of personal staff, student and visitor data has been accessed.
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Hackers steal $41M worth of bitcoin from Binance crypto-currency exchange
Hackers stole bitcoin worth $41 million from Binance, one of the world's largest crypto-currency exchanges, the company said on Wednesday.
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Five Eyes’ cyber guys discuss global threats in Scotland
Members of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance have spoken in public together for the first time at a conference in Scotland.
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Eugene Kaspersky: Mistrust makes us stronger
As the drummers in LED-studded military uniforms exit the stage at the opening ceremony of Kaspersky Lab's Singapore summit, on walks Eugene Kaspersky in a blue linen shirt, jeans and trainers, an SLR camera slung round his neck.
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Darknet market bundling card details with device fingerprints to beat fraud detection
Researchers have uncovered an invitation-only Tor-concealed marketplace where stolen credit card details are bundled with the victim's device fingerprint, meaning criminal buyers can use them to beat numerous fraud detection systems.
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EU to drop threat of Huawei ban but wants 5G risks monitored: sources
The European Commission will urge EU countries to share more data to tackle cyber security risks related to 5G networks but will ignore U.S. calls to ban Huawei.
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Government-funded body's survey of cyber sector reveals encryption bill dread
A government-funded body's survey of Australian cyber security companies, which was conducted before the controversial encryption bill was passed but not released until late last month, reveals most firms fear the legislation will have a profoundly negative impact on their businesses.
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Intel, TPG in early talks to sell McAfee to private equity firm
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo LLC is in early talks to buy McAfee from TPG Capital and Intel, a source familiar with the matter has revealed.
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AustCyber to help cyber industry 'minimise economic impact' of encryption bill
AustCyber says it will work with businesses of all sizes to ensure the encryption bill is implemented “in a way that minimises the economic impact” upon them.
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Cyber chief: Austal defence hack investigation may take years
Australia's chief cyber security chief has said an investigation into the hacking of defence contractor Austal could take years, rejecting reports of Iran involvement.
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Fear and hacking on the bug bounty trail
It could be a scene from almost any city start-up office on a Friday afternoon, except the workers here have been flown in from five continents, and will eat tonight at Sydney’s most expensive restaurants before wandering back to their beds at the five star Westin hotel over the road.
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