Cybercriminals target schools because they’re uniquely vulnerable. A cybersecurity expert explores whether a new White House initiative will be enough to deter bad actors.
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Cyber-scams tend to ramp up at this time of year, with criminals and scammers eager to exploit people’s generosity and excitement.
A survey of remote and office workers found that people working from home were more likely to take steps to protect themselves against cybersecurity threats.
The Snake network has been detected in more than 50 countries, including Australia.
A new study finds that women improve cyber risk management by bringing new perspectives and skills to the decision-making process of company boards.
Between growing scam and hack incidents, global cyber warfare threats, and the increasing connectivity of our systems – keeping Australia’s cyber defences up is of the utmost importance.
It’s true that phones aren’t as prone to viruses as computers – but they’re still far from immune.
These days sophisticated malware can spread like wildfire, thanks to transnational businesses and organisations providing bridges across countries.
Hybrid warfare is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Governments and vulnerable organisations need to adapt quickly to respond to the threat.
The recent attack on software supplier Kaseya has been labelled as the biggest global ransomware attack on record.
Cultivating ‘cyber-wisdom’ could help children make smarter decisions online.
Cybersecurity risks are evolving rapidly. How can they be more effectively assessed and managed ?
Beyond the obvious risk of financial loss, cyberattacks can weaken our trust in digital infrastructure – and by extension, our trust in public institutions, too.
NATO had its 70th birthday party in London at an awkward moment.
Research shows we’re pretty gullible as it is. And our increasing reliance on machines for completing everyday tasks makes us all-the-more vulnerable to being exploited.
Parents should have conversations with children from a young age about cybersecurity if they’re to develop the skills needed to be safe online.
The worst-case scenario is that hackers still have access to the university systems via a backdoor and are siphoning off critical data as it emerges.
Cyber vulnerabilities in shipping show how far the industry has to go. But proper cyber security of ships is more complex than you might initially think.
All the cyber threats that fans and footballers face at the World Cup…and tips for remaining safe.
Cyberattacks are in the top five global risks, behind extreme weather events and natural disasters. But global cooperation remains deeply problematic.
Top contributors
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Professor of Cyber Security Practice, Edith Cowan University
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Professor of Systems Security, Coventry University
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Associate Professor - Information and Communications Technology, CQUniversity Australia
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Doctoral Researcher in Cyberwarfare, University of Birmingham
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Lecturer in Information Security, Governance and Leadership / Design Thinking, The University of Queensland
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Reader, School of Education, University of Birmingham
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Associate Director of Future Technologies, RMIT University
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Professor in Computer Security, Cybercrime, and Cyberwar, UNSW Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, Domestic and Family Violence, CQUniversity Australia
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Professor of Software Systems and Cybersecurity, Monash University
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Professor of Policing and Security, University of South Wales
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Industrial Researcher, University of Plymouth
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Professor in Accounting (forensic accounting), Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
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Lecturer in International Politics, University of Stirling
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Lawyer, Curtin University
