Got Schooled in Security
The Personal records of hundreds of students at a melbourne high school have been published mistakenly, in yet another example of "horrendous" human error.
The Victorian...
Microsoft Dumps Password Expiry
Microsoft has dumped the infamous password expiration from its recommended Windows safety baseline.
The change was flagged in April 2019 and also formalised on Might...
Complex passwords are out! 2FA is in!
Passwords are difficult for most people. We're just not wired to retain that information properly. Humans are far better at remembering a sentence than...
51% of Aussie Businesses Pony up the Cash!
It's well known that you don't give in to Bullies, Even school children know this.However, When you are facing the loss of your entire...
Ransomware: How much can you afford to lose in 2019?
Ransomware remains a massive threat to small-to-mid-sized businesses (SMBs). From Q2 2016 - Q2 2018, 79% of IT Support Businesses reported ransomware attacks against...
Breach Notification – Macy’s
All businesses that have customer data should be aware that this information is very valuable, and hackers would love access to it. Make sure...
Spyware Apps Endangering Business Security
Two malicious file management apps found on the Google Play Store have put the privacy and security of up to 1.5 million Android users...
Coles had to close stores because of IT Issue!
A Return to the dark ages!
Now more than ever a business runs on its computer systems, As evidenced by Coles closing down several stores...
Facebook Leaks once again
Facebook (yes again)
Exploit: Unsecured JavaScript file/ supply chain
Risk to Small Business: High: A supply chain vendor that leaks data will tarnish the reputation of business.
Risk to Exploited...
Centrelink Burns $191 Million : A Cautionary Tale
TL;DR
Centrelink recently terminated a $191 million project for a new Entitlements Calculation Engine (ECE) after it failed to meet performance standards. Produced by Infosys...
