Tag: Australian Cyber Security Centre
Cybersecurity Incidents Declined by 28% in FY 2020-21: ACSC Annual Cyber...
The government of Australia has implemented several cybersecurity measures to thwart rising cyberthreats in the nation. As a result, the country has now reported...
After Phishing and Identity Thefts, LockBit 2.0 Operations Rise in Australia
Australians have become a target for different kinds of cyberattacks lately. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) reported an 84% surge in identity theft...
New Bill Mandates Australian Organizations to Notify Before Paying Ransom
Ransomware attacks are not a common security incident anymore. Several countries are severely concerned about the rising sophistication of ransomware attacks. Some governments even...
FBI and ACSC Warn About Ongoing Avaddon Ransomware Campaign
International law enforcement authorities and the cybersecurity community are joining hands to thwart evolving cyberattacks from various threat actors operating across the globe. Recently,...
Oxfam Australia Confirms Data Breached During Cyberattack
Oxfam Australia, a non-profit charity working towards the eradication of poverty around the globe through humanitarian services, recently reported it was investigating a “data...
ACSC Issues a Red Alert for a New Wave of Emotet...
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has issued a high alert warning for a new wave of Emotet malware campaigns specifically targeting Australia’s critical...
ACSC’s First Annual Cyber Threat Report Records 59,806 Cybercrimes in One...
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) recorded 59,806 cybercriminal complaints in the past 12 months (From July 2019 to June 2020) and responded to...
Australia Introduces “Code of Practice” for All IoT Devices
The number of IoT devices like smart TVs and home assistants getting connected over the internet is scaling by the day, and so are...
Medfin Australia Reports Targeted Cyberattack
Medfin Australia, a subsidiary of National Australia Bank (NAB), confirmed that they were targeted with a sophisticated cyberattack that was spotted on June 14,...
Australian Cyber Security Centre Issues Guidelines for Home Workers
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, more employees in Australia are opting for self-isolation and choosing to work from home. But there are concerns about these...
