Many organisations abide by a “zero trust” rule wherein absolute trust is placed in nothing, apart from a central identity and access management system. But what happens when this system is breached?
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These days sophisticated malware can spread like wildfire, thanks to transnational businesses and organisations providing bridges across countries.
For women outside urban Australia, technology-enabled abuse can pose more risk than for those in cities.
Data breaches have become a fact of life. Here are articles from The Conversation that detail the threat, why it happens and what you can do to protect yourself.
When tech companies aim for ‘safety by design’, they can reduce the risk their products will be weaponised for stalking and domestic violence.
Many parents install apps onto their kids’ phone to restrict their online activity, especially if it may be dangerous. But a lot of personal data requested by the apps is sold to third parties.
The outdated Microsoft operating system was recently dumped online in a huge leak. Hackers can now scour it for bugs to exploit.
Beyond the obvious risk of financial loss, cyberattacks can weaken our trust in digital infrastructure – and by extension, our trust in public institutions, too.
Legislation expected to be put to Parliament later this year may very well fall short due to COVID-19’s budget impacts. But until we strengthen our cyber defences, we’re all at risk.
Last year, men were more likely to report losses to investment fraud, while women were the main target for romance fraud. Overall, men reported higher financial loss.
Parents should have conversations with children from a young age about cybersecurity if they’re to develop the skills needed to be safe online.
At the Brisbane launch Shorten will emphasise the link between the tough economic decisions Labor has made and the ability provided to spend on health and other services.
‘I think we should be very concerned’: A cybercrime expert on this week’s hack and what needs to happen next.
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This week, a 'sophisticated state actor' hacked the big Australian political parties. In today's episode, an expert on crime and technology says 'it's a given' that some will try to disrupt elections.
We found hundreds of local council workers willing to give out login details for government systems without realising.
Four out of five experts say we shouldn’t ban mobile phones in classrooms.
Today’s workplaces extend beyond physical spaces, so movements like #metoo must trigger change in how we behave online.
A recent Pew survey reported that young African-Americans are more likely to be both victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying. Why?
Where people get advice about online safety may affect how safe they are.
As governments look to new ways to step up surveillance, hackers find new ways to subvert it. Is there a way to end this cat and mouse game, described as a crypto-war?
Getting the basics of cybersecurity right could eliminate 85% of the threats overnight. Here are some tips to get you started.
Top contributors
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Associate professor, RMIT University
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Lecturer in Computer Security, University of Kent
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Professor of Cyber Security Practice, Edith Cowan University
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Associate professor, Monash University
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Professor, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
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Director, UNSW Canberra Cyber, UNSW Sydney
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Professor Communications and Media, University of Canberra
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Adjunct Fellow, Computer Science and Software Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology
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Director, Centre for Internet Safety, University of Canberra
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor of Physics, UNSW Sydney
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Research Fellow, University of Exeter, University of Exeter
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Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Surrey
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Lecturer in Information Systems Security, University of Salford
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Professor of Human-Computer Interaction, University of Birmingham
