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December 2012
December 10 Australian Financial Review
Gold Coast clinic hacked by Russian cyber criminals [2]
Featuring Ty Miller
Also reported in 9 News National [3], 7 News [4], The West [5], Prime 7 [6], Perth Now [7], Adelaide Now [8], The Australian [9], News.com.au [10], The Telegraph [11], Herald Sun [12], Courier Mail [13], Australian Doctor [14]
November 2012
November 6 SMH
Fatal risk at heart of lax security [15] (Clip [16])
Featuring Ty Miller
Reporter Ben Grubb
Also reported in WAtoday [17], The Age [18] (Clip [19])
November 2 SMH
Free gambling apps top security risk list [20]
Featuring Ty Miller
Reporter Mahesh Sharma
Also reported in The Canberra Times [21], The Age [22], Brisbane Times [23], Stuff.co.nz [24]
October 2012
October 17 SMH
Roxon proposes compulsory reporting of online privacy breaches [25]
Featuring Ty Miller
Reporters Dan Harrison and Ben Grubb
Also reported in The Age [26]
September 2012
September 26 SMH
Security risk for Android phones [27] (Clip [28])
Featuring David Muscat
Reporter Ben Grubb
September 20 ITWire
Pure Hacking Extends Security Consulting Capabilities [29]
Featuring Rob McAdam
Reporter Peter Dinham
Also reported in CSO [30], ComputerWorld [31], IDG [32], CFOWorld [33]
September 17 CSO
GoDaddy hack denial highlights touchy security climate [34]
Featuring Ty Miller
Reporter David Braue
September 11 Governance Risk Compliance
Smartphones in the workplace: What's the risk? [35]
Featuring Ty Miller
Reporter Matthew Smith
September 1 The Weekend West Australian
Hacked to death (Clip [36])
Featuring Ty Miller
Reporter Deb Jopson
August 2012
August 30 ZDNet
Java zero day skyrockets BlackHole exploit success rates [37]
Reporter Michael Lee
Featuring Ty Miller
August 25 SMH
Digital storm on the horizon [38] (Clip [39])
Reporter Debra Jopson
Featuring Ty Miller
Also reported in Canberra Times [40] (Clip [41]), Brisbane Times [42]
August 6 SMH
Apple cloud burst: how hacker wiped Mat's 'life' [43]
Reporter Asher Moses
Featuring Ty Miller
Also reported in The Age [44], Brisbane Times [45], Canberra Times [46]
July 2012
July 12 Computerworld
Security threats explained internal excessive privilege [47]
Reporter Hamish Barwick
Featuring Ty Miller
Also reported in Techworld [48] [47]
June 2012
June 13 Computerworld
Security threats explained internal negligence [49]
Reporter Hamish Barwick
Featuring Ty Miller
Also reported in Computerworld [50], Techworld [51], CIO [52], CSO Online [53], Computerworld NZ [54]
June 13 Computerworld
Linkedin No Account Breaches in Wake of Hack [55]
Reporter Rohan Pearce
Featuring Ty Miller
June 8 ABC News
Ty Miller comments on what is an ethical hacker – First State superannuation breach [56]
Reporter Will Ockenden
Featuring Ty Miller
June 7 Computerworld
LinkedIn hacking: What you need to know [57]
Reporter Hamish Barwick
Featuring Ty Miller
Also reported in Computerworld [58], CIO [59]
May 2012
May 1 The Australian (clip [60])
EFT outfit gets experts to hack into system
Reporter Fran Foo
April 2012
April 16 Stuff.co.nz
Hackers warn of malicious tools [61]
Reporter Adam Turner
Featuring Ty Miller
Also reported in The Press [62], The Southland Times [63]
April 16 SMH
Hacktivism at risk as hackers turn on each other [64]
Reporter Adam Turner
Featuring Ty Miller
Also reported in brisbanetimes [65], WAtoday [66], canberratimes [67]
March 2012
March 28 ZDNet
So you want to be an ethical hacker? [68]
Reporter Michael Lee
Featuring Rob McAdam
Also reported in Hot Headlines [69]
March 6 ZDNet
Firms needlessly fall to simple attacks [70]
Reporter Michael Lee
Featuring Ty Miller
Also reported in Hot Headlines [71]
March 5 ChannelNews
Its Bad: Sony Hack Jacko Nicked, Security SCREWED [72]
Reporter Oonagh Reidy
Featuring Ty Miller
Also reported in SmartHouse [73]
February 2012
February 12 The Global Mail
Hacking Worm Holes in iTunes [74]
Reporters Sarah-Jane Collins, Adam Glyde
Featuring Ty Miller
Also reported in CNN [75]
January 2012
January 15 Bond University (on YouTube)
Why Study Information Security at Bond University
[76]Hear from Rob McAdam as he explains why Bond University was the perfect place for his Masters of Information Technology degree and why he loves what he does.
Featuring Rob McAdam
Links:
[1] mailto:cathryn@12worlds.com
[2] http://www.afr.com/p/technology/gold_coast_clinic_hacked_by_russian_ColmphsQmHC6KscUx9ctFJ
[3] http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2012/12/10/18/01/clinic-hacked-by-russian-cyber-criminals
[4] http://au.news.yahoo.com/latest/a/-/latest/15598049/clinic-hacked-by-russian-cyber-criminals/
[5] http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/national/15598049/clinic-hacked-by-russian-cyber-criminals/
[6] http://au.prime7.yahoo.com/q1/news/a/-/local/15598049/clinic-hacked-by-russian-cyber-criminals/
[7] http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/breaking-news/clinic-hacked-by-russian-cyber-criminals/story-e6frg13c-1226533953554
[8] http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/breaking-news/clinic-hacked-by-russian-cyber-criminals/story-e6frea7l-1226533953554
[9] http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/clinic-hacked-by-russian-cyber-criminals/story-fn3dxiwe-1226533953554
[10] http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/clinic-hacked-by-russian-cyber-criminals/story-e6frfku9-1226533953554
[11] http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/clinic-hacked-by-russian-cyber-criminals/story-e6freuz0-1226533953554
[12] http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/clinic-hacked-by-russian-cyber-criminals/story-e6frf7kf-1226533953554
[13] http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/breaking-news/clinic-hacked-by-russian-cyber-criminals/story-e6freono-1226533953554
[14] http://www.australiandoctor.com.au/news/latest-news/gp-clinic-hacked-by-russian-cyber-criminals
[15] http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/fatal-risk-at-heart-of-lax-security-20121102-28ore.html
[16] http://www.purehacking.com/sites/default/files/uploads/2012_11_06_SMH.pdf
[17] http://www.watoday.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/expert-warns-pacemakers-vulnerable-to-hackers-20121105-28u8a.html
[18] http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/expert-warns-pacemakers-vulnerable-to-hackers-20121105-28u8a.html
[19] http://www.purehacking.com/sites/default/files/uploads/2012_11_06_The_Age.pdf
[20] http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/security-it/free-gambling-apps-top-security-risk-list-20121102-28old.html
[21] http://www.canberratimes.com.au/it-pro/security-it/free-gambling-apps-top-security-risk-list-20121102-28old.html
[22] http://www.theage.com.au/it-pro/security-it/free-gambling-apps-top-security-risk-list-20121102-28old.html
[23] http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/it-pro/security-it/free-gambling-apps-top-security-risk-list-20121102-28old.html
[24] http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/7904180/Free-gambling-apps-top-security-risk-list
[25] http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/security-it/roxon-proposes-compulsory-reporting-of-online-privacy-breaches-20121017-27qf0.html
[26] http://www.theage.com.au/it-pro/security-it/roxon-proposes-compulsory-reporting-of-online-privacy-breaches-20121017-27qf0.html
[27] http://media.smh.com.au/national/selections/security-risk-for-android-phones-3666003.html
[28] http://www.purehacking.com/sites/default/files/uploads/2012_09_26_SMH.mp4
[29] http://www.itwire.com/it-people-news/people/56679-pure-hacking-extends-security-consulting-capabilities?utm_source=iTWire+Update&utm_campaign=edf8c1d068-iTWire_Daily_Update9_19_2012&utm_medium=email
[30] http://www.cso.com.au/mediareleases/14912/pure-hacking-extends-security-consulting/#closeme
[31] http://www.computerworld.com.au/mediareleases/14912/pure-hacking-extends-security-consulting/
[32] http://www.idg.com.au/mediareleases/14912/pure-hacking-extends-security-consulting/
[33] http://www.cfoworld.com.au/mediareleases/14912/pure-hacking-extends-security-consulting/
[34] http://www.cso.com.au/article/436589/godaddy_hack_denial_highlights_touchy_security_climate/#closeme
[35] http://grcprofessional.realviewdigital.com/?iid=66720&startpage=32
[36] http://www.purehacking.com/sites/default/files/uploads/2012_09_01_The_Weekend_West_Australian.pdf
[37] http://www.zdnet.com/java-zero-day-skyrockets-blackhole-exploit-success-rates-7000003467/
[38] http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/digital-storm-on-the-horizon-20120824-24rfn.html
[39] http://www.purehacking.com/sites/default/files/uploads/2012_08_25_SMH.pdf
[40] http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/clouds-darken-in-cyber-space-20120824-24rh2.html
[41] http://www.purehacking.com/sites/default/files/uploads/2012_08_25_The_Canberra_Times.pdf
[42] http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/digital-storm-on-the-horizon-20120824-24rfn.html
[43] http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/apple-cloud-burst-how-hacker-wiped-mats-life-20120806-23orv.html
[44] http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/apple-cloud-burst-how-hacker-wiped-mats-life-20120806-23orv.html
[45] http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/apple-cloud-burst-how-hacker-wiped-mats-life-20120806-23orv.html
[46] http://www.canberratimes.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/apple-cloud-burst-how-hacker-wiped-mats-life-20120806-23orv.html
[47] http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/430362/security_threats_explained_internal_excessive_privilege_/?utm_medium=newsletter&eid=-144&utm_source=security-weekly
[48] http://www.techworld.com.au/article/430362/security_threats_explained_internal_excessive_privilege_/?fp=16&fpid=1
[49] http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/427471/security_threats_explained_internal_negligence/
[50] http://www.computerworld.in/news/linkedin-no-reports-unauthorized-account-access-wake-hack-12122012
[51] http://www.techworld.com.au/article/427472/linkedin_no_account_breaches_wake_hack/
[52] http://www.cio.com.au/article/427472/linkedin_no_account_breaches_wake_hack/
[53] http://www.csoonline.com/article/708404/security-threats-explained-internal-negligence
[54] http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/security/security-threats-explained-internal-negligence
[55] http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/427472/linkedin_no_account_breaches_wake_hack/
[56] http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-08/privacy-commissioner-finds-act-breached-by-super/4061320
[57] http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/426944/linkedin_hacking_what_need_know/?fp=16&fpid=1
[58] http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/426944/linkedin_hacking_what_need_know/?fp=16&fpid=1#closeme
[59] http://www.cio.com.au/article/426944/linkedin_hacking_what_need_know/#closeme
[60] http://www.purehacking.com/sites/default/files/uploads/2012_05_01_The_Australian.pdf
[61] http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/6752056/Hackers-warn-of-malicious-tools
[62] http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/technology/6752056/Hackers-warn-of-malicious-tools
[63] http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/technology/6752056/Hackers-warn-of-malicious-tools
[64] http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/hacktivism-at-risk-as-hackers-turn-on-each-other-20120403-1w9zo.html
[65] http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/hacktivism-at-risk-as-hackers-turn-on-each-other-20120403-1w9zo.html
[66] http://www.watoday.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/hacktivism-at-risk-as-hackers-turn-on-each-other-20120403-1w9zo.html
[67] http://www.canberratimes.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/hacktivism-at-risk-as-hackers-turn-on-each-other-20120403-1w9zo.html
[68] http://www.zdnet.com.au/so-you-want-to-be-an-ethical-hacker-339334749.htm
[69] http://www.hotheadlines.com.au/redirect.php?h=So_you_want_to_be_an_ethical_hacker_&artid=1357161
[70] http://www.zdnet.com.au/firms-needlessly-fall-to-simple-attacks-339333121.htm
[71] http://www.hotheadlines.com.au/redirect.php?h=Firms_needlessly_fall_to_simple_attacks&artid=1316185
[72] http://www.channelnews.com.au/IT_PRO/X8C9H6K2?page=1
[73] http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Home_Office/Industry/X8C9H6K2
[74] http://www.theglobalmail.org/feature/hacking-worm-holes-in-itunes/31/
[75] http://edition.cnn.com/2012/02/07/tech/apple-itunes-hacking/
[76] http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=fMaOggk9-BE
[77] http://www.purehacking.com/news-0