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French authorities close Windows 10 privacy investigation
French data-protection authorities have officially closed their investigation into privacy violations by Windows 10. The notice praises Microsoft for cutting Windows 10 data collection by half.
UK's 'extreme mass surveillance' web snooping powers face legal challenge
"Authoritarian surveillance regime" and mass web history collection will be subject to judicial review.
Telco national security Bill should pass after clarifications: Intelligence Committee
A bipartisan report has recommended the Australian government's proposed telco security reforms be passed.
Australian military cyber warriors authorised to target offshore criminals
The Department of Defence will lead the cyber unit through the Australian Signals Directorate.
Microsoft partners with Token on biometric ring for logging into Windows 10
Microsoft is partnering with Token, maker of a biometric ring, to give users another option to log into Windows 10 via a wearable device.
Facebook moderators having 'full access' to user accounts is a privacy hot mess
Big problem: Facebook and others have refused to define what "terrorism" is.
FedEx's TNT Express deliveries disrupted by virus attack
TNT Express deliveries hit by virus attack at the same time as the Petya ransomware is causing problems around the globe.
AMD unveils Ryzen Pro, enterprise processors with a security focus
AMD's new processor range will include enhanced security at the hardware level.
Ransomware attacks are getting easier, and the targets are getting bigger
National Crime Agency report warns on growing dangers of hacking, ransomware and the dark web.
Linux's systemd vulnerable to DNS server attack
Patch available for high priority issue affecting the Linux init daemon systemd.
Windows 10: Microsoft's new Insider Preview is packed with security features
Microsoft doubles down on enterprise security features ahead of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
US reveals new airport security measures to avoid expanding laptop ban
The new decree may make life easier for travelers, but certainly not for airlines.
WA Auditor General able to guess database administrator passwords
A WA Auditor General's report probed applications at five government entities and found none were completely satisfying his information security benchmark, with the Chemistry Centre's passwords easily cracked.
Ransomware in disguise: Experts say Petya out to destroy not ransom
Security experts have said the Petya malware is out to irrecoverably wipe information, not hold to it to ransom.
New to iOS 11? Change these privacy and security settings right now
Before you do anything on your iPhone or iPad, you should lock it down. This is how you do it.
Windows 10 setup and configuration secrets for experts
Make the operating system work for you and your device.
The dumbest passwords people still use
Everybody knows that 12345 is a bad password. But what they're using instead isn't much stronger
2017's biggest hacks, leaks, and data breaches — so far
Dozens of data breaches, millions of people affected.
How to protect your laptop in cargo when you fly (in pictures)
Here are some ways to lower the risk of theft and hardware damage when you travel.
No TPM (Trusted Platform Module) in your PC? No problem, here's how to fit one
Want to use the Windows BitLocker feature but there's no TPM in your PC? No problems. Here's how you can fit one yourself for under $20.
Secure messaging: Signal's the best, and then there's the rest
Keep out the spying eyes: Signal by Open Whisper Systems is your first choice.
Cybersecurity reads for every hacker's bookshelf
Take a plunge into the world of hacking, exploits, and cybersecurity with these recommended reads this summer.
How to control what data your Android apps transmit
If you are concerned about what personal information apps want from your Android, here are some settings you can tweak to send only the information you want from your device.
The reasons why you should hide your IP address
As your IP becomes firmly linked to your physical identity, it is more important than ever that we take personal responsibility for how exposed we allow ourselves to be online.
How to lock up your digital life and privacy in an hour (in pictures)
Follow this simple checklist to make your privacy and information online as secure as possible.
Every Trump White House tech fail so far
From using an outdated messaging app to not being able to find the White House light switches, the Trump White House has already had its fair share of tech blunders.
How zombie cameras took down Netflix... and an entire country's internet
Here's how the Internet of Things botnet went from being Minecraft server nuisances to a billion dollar threat that disabled a country's internet infrastructure
17 ways the Internet of Things can go horribly wrong
If the Internet is built into everything you own, none of it will be truly safe from hackers.
The 15 top malware threats facing you and your organisation
Computer viruses, malicious software, banking Trojans, and ransomware are just some of the nefarious ways hackers and cybercriminals are trying to turn your network and data into a payday.
Cisco's new IoT operations platform to support connected device initiatives at scale
Cisco has unveiled its Internet of Things operations platform labelled Kinetic, which it said will enable enterprises to extract trillions of terabytes of data from devices.
Petya ransomware: How to create the file that will protect your computer
You can vaccinate your system in seconds from the Petya/NonPetya ransomware -- at least, for now.
Microsoft update fixes deadly Skype flaw
The critical flaw doesn't require any user interaction, either.
The economic impact of Russian hacking on the Ukraine economy
Yakiv Smolii, First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, explains how business development in Kiev has flourished in spite of cyberwar, kinetic war, and overt hacking designed to subvert the economy.
Canada and China sign cyber agreement
China and Canada have agreed not to hack each other for the purposes of commercial espionage.
WannaCry infection sees Victorian police withdraw 7,500 traffic infringements
Victorian Police have withdrawn over 7,500 speeding and red light tickets after nearly 100 cameras were found to be infected with WannaCry ransomware.
Ransomware using trojan trick to expand threat
Users only needed to visit a website compromised with a malicious advert to become infected with Mole ransomware, warn security researchers.
German police handed hacking powers to bypass encrypted communications
The German parliament has waved through a massive expansion of police hacking powers.
Cyber front of mind for Australian CEOs: KPMG
Cybersecurity is front of mind for Australian CEOs, with investment in cyber defence seen as a top priority, according to the latest Global CEO Outlook study from KPMG.
Microsoft AI tools to take down Windows support scam masterminds
Microsoft is fighting tech-support scammers' automation with artificial intelligence from its research labs.
AI, security, cloud and datacenters: Microsoft Venture's latest investments
Microsoft's venture-funding arm has disclosed investments in 13 companies since the start of this calendar year, primarily in the AI, security, and cloud and datacenter realms.
IoT surge lures hackers: Top five attacks
The Internet of Things is not going away -- and neither are the attacks that exploit device vulnerabilities. Here are five incidents that illustrate what users and device developers need to do to prevent breaches.
Using AI to improve security in the data age
With the proliferation of connected devices, organizations can use AI to get new insight into human behavior, explains Dave Reinsel, senior vice president at IDC.
Broaching the security and privacy implications of the data age
As data generation increases, businesses need to carefully consider what data is worth collecting and storing, says Akhil Gupta, VP of Infrastructure of Dropbox.
Most secure Linux server setups vulnerable to newly discovered sudo hole
Patches are available for almost all significant server Linux distributions, including Debian, Red Hat, SUSE, and Ubuntu.
Netgear Arlo Pro, First Take: Pricey, but plenty of options
This isn't the cheapest connected camera on the market, but Netgear's Arlo Pro packs a good range of features from a siren to a rechargeable battery.
Vysk EP1 review: 'The anti-NSA' iPhone case delivers more privacy questions than answers
Need an anti-spying solution designed to lock down your messages and protect your privacy? One smartphone case maker promises as much, but only proves a fraction of its claims.
Acronis vmProtect 6
An ideal backup tool for small businesses and larger enterprises alike, vmProtect 6 makes light work of protecting and rapidly recovering virtual machines on VMware vSphere hosts.
SonicWALL TZ 210
SonicWALL's feature-packed TZ 210 gateway security appliance is capable of protecting all kinds of networks at a very affordable price. It's easy to setup and manage, and sets a new price point in the UTM market.
McAfee Internet Security 2009
McAfee Internet Security 2009 does a reasonable job, but it also leaves room for improvement.
PC Tools Desktop Maestro 3.0
As a tool for cleaning an untidy Windows registry, PC Tools Desktop Maestro seems to do a good job, and combines this ability with excellent privacy tools. However, users of Windows Vista may find Desktop Maestro being blocked by User Account Control.
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8 provides flexibility when creating desktop and laptop backups. If you have high value data stored on your computer, then we think $106.53 is a reasonable price to ensure it's protected.
Symantec Backup Exec 12
Symantec Backup Exec 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous file/data protection. Though AU$1,795 may seem a lot of money for an application, Backup Exec might be worth the investment if you're using it for irreplaceable and highly valuable data.
Ad-Aware 2007
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 2007 came in dead last in our CNET antispyware testing. Ad-Aware failed to detect half of the test spyware, and unlike nine out of the 10 other antispyware apps we reviewed in December 2007, left behind traces for all but one spyware.
Billion Electric BiGuard S20
This SSL VPN appliance suffers from an awkward admin interface and depends on ActiveX for some functionality, but it's still a relatively simple way to provide remote access to network applications.
Trend Micro InterScan Gateway Security Appliance
Trend Micro's IGSA delivers relatively complete protection from viruses, spyware, spam and other threats at the internet gateway. However, you can't add your own scanning protocols and the restriction to Windows and IE clients for the Damage Cleanup Services feature is a drawback.
SmoothWall SmoothGuard 1000-UTM
By porting its established security tools onto a powerful dual-core hardware platform, SmoothWall has come up with a highly effective and very scalable appliance that will appeal to a broad spectrum of buyers.
ZyXEL ZyWALL SSL 10
The ZyWALL SSL 10 would suit a small organisation that just wants general remote network access at a low price.
Fortinet FortiGate-224B
Fortinet has taken their proven UTM firmware and hardware experience and combined those with a 24-port network switch. While perhaps not suited to larger enterprises, the FortiGate-224B certainly represents an excellent proposition for SMB or branch office deployment and worthy of further research.
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