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IT security concerns reach new high

The Australian public’s concern about security issues is the highest it has been in the last 10 years, according to research.
EU wants to ease commercial drone use with future flight rules

The European Commission wants to make it easier for lightweight drones to fly autonomously in European airspace -- with logistics, inspection services and agricultural businesses set to benefit.
University of Melbourne and Edith Cowan University create Gov backed cyber centres

The University of Melbourne and Edith Cowan University (ECU) will share $1.91 million of government funding over four years.

Blockchain will have profound effect on economy, says Data61 study

You probably already have an opinion on blockchain, which sits somewhere on the scale between “the biggest thing I’ve seen in my life” to “a lot of hype”.
Scandal shaken healthcare giant seeks CISO

ASX-listed healthcare group Primary Health Care is seeking a chief information security officer.
Former NSA chief weighs in on cybersecurity, cyberespionage at ZertoCon

Retired Gen. Michael Hayden held nothing back when addressing cybersecurity pros at the ZertoCon conference in Boston.
Careless staff the primary vulnerability to cyber attacks: report

CISOs across the Asia-Pacific region say careless or unaware employees are their primary vulnerability to cyber attacks, according to a new report.
Yes, you still need endpoint malware protection

While operating systems and apps are more secure, the need for endpoint security remains.
Shadow Brokers teases more Windows exploits and cyberespionage data

A group of hackers that previously leaked alleged NSA exploits claims to have even more attack tools, as well as intelligence gathered by the agency on foreign banks and ballistic missile programs.
Facebook hit with maximum fine for breaking French privacy law

The French data protection watchdog has imposed its harshest penalty on Facebook for six breaches of French privacy law.