Signature-based defence is no longer a sufficient standard for cyber security. Recent breaches at Target, Michael’s and Yahoo point to an alarming increase in the frequency, complexity and intensity of attacks on our networks. According to Chris Fedde, President of Hexis Cyber Solutions, it’s not just the organizations that are... Read more
Category Archive: IT Security
SSI Pacific on behalf of its partners is pleased to announce that PTA R2.5 has been released
The newly released version of P1 Telecom Auditor (PTA) software adds more automation and unrivalled efficiencies to our Telecom Network Security Scanner, allowing operators to better assess and analyse security of their core network and signaling perimeters. New in PTA Release 2.5: • New LTE eUTRAN auditing features • ... Read more
Adobe reports massive security breach
Adobe reported what it called a “sophisticated” cyberattack on its network where hackers gained unauthorized access to confidential customer information including IDs and encrypted passwords. The hack affects some 2.9 million customers worldwide, the company estimates. Information accessed in the attack includes names, encrypted credit or debit card numbers, expiration... Read more
NZ retail chain targeted by international cyber criminals
a major retail chain was targeted by cyber criminals in a well planned phishing attack that attempted to convince store staff to install rogue software on their computers. Cybersecurity programme manager Chris Hails refuses to name the chain involved, but told NBR ONLINE, “We were pleased they reported the issue... Read more
Syrian hackers attack Melbourne IT reseller
Alter domain records for NY Times, Twitter. Hackers associated with the Syrian dictator Bashir al-Assad have once again succesfully attacked Western media, this time by altering the domain name registration records for sites such as Twitter and the New York Times. The Syrian Electronic Army also redirected the NYT website to a... Read more
