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AusCERT 2013: Low-level analysis can find, map data deleted from Android phones
Android-based smartphones are not only gaining notoriety as being susceptible to malware, but research presented by a Queensland University of Technology (QUT) forensic expert confirms that it’s possible to extract personal information from an Android phone long after that data has been deleted.
Oracle updates Java 7 after Apple’s browser plugin block
Oracle on Friday released its February critical patch update for Java 7 two weeks ahead of schedule and days after Apple blocked it for the second time in a month.
Review: Mobile Security
With mobile devices now ubiquitous in the workplace, you need to have some level of protection in place. Ashton Mills investigates.
Could 2013 be the year we finally sort out security?
In a recent episode of a certain podcast, we discussed the idea that the new mobile platforms represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform online security.
The week in security: Attacks continue; are you ready for 2013?
Are your BYOD-embracing employees decommissioning their old mobile devices to ensure they can't still access your corporate networks?
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Trend Micro SafeSync online data backup service (50GB)
Trend Micro's SafeSync is an Internet-based storage solution that allows you to upload files and access them from any computer or smartphone (iPhone or Android). It's a very similar service to DropBox, but it offers better value for money.
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Security 2011 show hits Sydney: Gallery
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has the primary purpose of defending Australia against armed attack such as the Japanese air raids on Darwin and northern Australia during WWII. It also participates in UN peace keeping, operations with allies such as the USA and disaster relief. In essence the ADF is a form of “insurance” against security threats to our nation.
Apple iCloud: A visual tour
Apple's new Web storage system will sync your music, pictures, and more.
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AusCERT 2013: Cloud-based scanner identifies new malware by its ancestry
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Dell targets ANZ security opportunities as SecureWorks debuts locally
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AusCERT 2013: Users, cats more likely hack culprits than cyber-espionage: Trustwave
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AusCERT 2013: International cyberwar response more complex than geopolitical treaties: NATO CCD COE analyst
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AusCERT 2013: Ashley Deuble: Network Security Monitoring with Security Onion
Incident handling is a vast topic, but here are a few tips for you to consider in your incident response. I hope you never have to use them, but the odds are at some point you will and I hope being ready saves you pain (or your job!).
- Have an incident response plan.
- Pre-define your incident response team
- Define your approach: watch and learn or contain and recover.
- Pre-distribute call cards.
- Forensic and incident response data capture.
- Get your users on-side.
- Know how to report crimes and engage law enforcement.
- Practice makes perfect.
Warning: Tips for secure mobile holiday shopping
I’m dating myself, but I remember when holiday shopping involved pouring through ads in the Sunday paper, placing actual phone calls from tethered land lines to research product stock and availability, and actually driving places to pick things up. Now, holiday shoppers can do all of that from a smartphone or tablet in a few seconds, but there are some security pitfalls to be aware of.
