Govt needs to take security seriously: Clearswift

WordPress plugs bug that led to Google indexing some user passwords

WordPress 5.0.1 also fixes seven security vulnerabilities.
Brave browser moves to Chromium codebase, now supports Chrome extensions

Brave replaces ambitious Muon interface and goes full Chromium. Gets 22 percent speed boost in the process.
Google latest cloud to be Australian government certified

12 vendors, including eight global players, sit on the Australian Cyber Security Centre's secure cloud provider list.

ASD Director-General hits out at encryption Bill fake news

Claims that the new laws will drive tech companies offshore are flawed, according to ASD Director-General Mike Burgess.
Bug allowed full takeover of Samsung user accounts

Samsung awards researcher a $13,300 reward for finding three CSRF issues on its user portal.
Rhode Island sues Google after latest Google+ API leak

Google sued within a day after announcing latest Google+ API leak.

Ships infected with ransomware, USB malware, worms

Ships are the victims of cyber-security incidents more often than people think. Industry groups publish cyber-security guidelines to address issues.
Is Windows 10 still telling Microsoft what you're doing even if you don't want it to?

Microsoft baffles Windows 10 users by apparently collecting data about recently opened websites and apps when users have opted against sharing that information. ...
Former Mt. Gox CEO could face 10 years behind bars in embezzlement case

Prosecutors are gunning for a lengthy prison sentence. Mark Karpeles has denied stealing investor funds.

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