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ACSC Threat Report highlights real-world effects of cyber attacks
Malware

ACSC Threat Report highlights real-world effects of cyber attacks

he organisation says that amongst all the usual security culprits, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have set new records.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
ACSC confirms backdoor attacks on Aussie firms through Cisco switches & routers
Network Infrastructure

ACSC confirms backdoor attacks on Aussie firms through Cisco switches & routers

Hackers may be collecting configuration files from Cisco routers and switches used by a number of Australian organisations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017
Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
EduTech

Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks

Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016

Global Stories

NotPetya ransomworm knows no boundaries - ANZ firms affected
Malware

NotPetya ransomworm knows no boundaries - ANZ firms affected

Ransomware knows no boundaries: That's the lesson coming from the NotPetya attack that, despite starting in Europe, has spread to ANZ.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017