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Banking Industry Urged to Comply by Cyber Expert

In a recent development, a leading cybersecurity company CEO has emphasised the importance for banks and financial institutions to adhere to PCI SSC standards, as failure to do so heightens risks. CEO Ravin Prasad of Cybernetic Global Intelligence (CGI), a...

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Boards With Vulnerable Cybersecurity Systems Targeted By ASIC

Cybersecurity remains a paramount concern for boards and companies. It exerts a significant influence on the Australian business landscape. Recently, at the AFR Cyber Summit, insights from key figures like Clare O’Neil, Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, and...

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Updated PCI DSS v4.0 Timeline

To follow up on an earlier communication, PCI SSC is now targeting a Q1 2022 publication date for PCI DSS v4.0. This timeline supports the inclusion of an additional request for comments (RFC) for the community to provide feedback on the...

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PCI DSS v4.0 Timeline Updated to Support an Additional RFC

Industry feedback is fundamental to the evolution of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Because of the broad impact PCI DSS has on the payment community, the Council is seeking additional feedback into the PCI DSS v4.0 validation documents....

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Unveiling APRA’s 2020-24 Cyber Security Strategy: What you need to know?

The Australian Government launched its highly awaited Cyber Security Strategy 2020 last month (2020 Strategy), with the stated goal of creating a more secure online world for Australians, their companies and the essential services on which we all depend." As...

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Australia Cyber Attacks: How to mend the loopholes on ‘sophisticated’ Cyber Hacks

The Federal Government of Australia is reacting to a cyber assault that threatens Australian governments and firms across a wide range of industries. On Friday 19 June, Prime Minister Scott Morrison reported that a "sophisticated state-based cyber hacker" is targeting...

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Have you patched these top 10 repeatedly exploited vulnerabilities?

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI, and the US government recently issued an alert about the Top 10 Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities found by the US government between 2016 and 2019. The alert aims to provide a list...

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A New Victim To Cybercrime Is Here!

Cyberattacks have been recognized as the most strategically significant threats faced by the world today. Governments, private corporations, non-profit organizations...no sector is immune from cyberattacks, and so is the financial industry, including banks, investment companies, insurance companies, and real estate...

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PCI DSS Compliance: What Does It Mean And Why Should I Care?

 Just made your decision on starting an online business? Then, you need to find the best payment methods too! Online purchases continue to progress drastically in number, so does the volume of credit card data stolen every year. At the...

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