An IT security vulnerability found on all of News Corp’s major metropolitan websites in Australia and uncovered by an IT security expert gave the expert the potential to access all of its newsletter subscribers’ highly personal information, including their household income. Other details found to have been exposed included... Read more
SSI Pacific on behalf of its partners is pleased to announce that PTA R2.5 has been released
The newly released version of P1 Telecom Auditor (PTA) software adds more automation and unrivalled efficiencies to our Telecom Network Security Scanner, allowing operators to better assess and analyse security of their core network and signaling perimeters. New in PTA Release 2.5: • New LTE eUTRAN auditing features • ... Read more
Every minute of every day, a bank is under cyber attack
Cases are rarely publicised, but online crime is one of the financial system’s biggest threats. Heard about the multi-billion dollar takeover that collapsed because cybercriminals stole confidential information on the deal? Or how about the millions of dollars stolen on a regular basis from banks? Chances are you probably... Read more
Facebook, Google, Microsoft won’t be exempt from proposed NZ ‘PRISM’ law
Network operators face new obligations The New Zealand government has softened its contentious network surveillance bill by removing a ban on operators selling overseas services in the country if they are deemed in breach of national security requirements. Communications and information technology minister Amy Adams yesterday tabled a supplementary... Read more
Study: Cybercrime Costs Grow 26%
Ponemon Report Sorts Through Key Factors A big challenge when attempting to drum up support for investments in information security is demonstrating the cost of data breaches and other cybercrimes. But because very few cyber-attack victims have revealed the costs involved, sizing up the potential financial impact is tough.... Read more