Symantec has detailed over 10,000 viruses in a new Web-based encyclopaedia.
The computer virus encyclopaedia can be accessed for free at Symantec's Web site. Users of Symantec's Norton AntiVirus 4.0 can get there even quicker by clicking on the Encyclopaedia option that is added to their Windows 95 Start menu.
The monthly-updated resource includes virus descriptions, virus types and hoaxes.
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National Archives of Australia concerned with capability to become cyber resilient
While the government entity is implementing a cyber resilience framework, its director-general has reservations around its capability to ensure full compliance. ...
Over 100,000 GitHub repos have leaked API or cryptographic keys
Thousands of new API or cryptographic keys leak via GitHub projects every day.
Senate Committee happy for Consumer Data Right Bill to be passed in current form
Despite hearing concerns around the Bill's ambiguity, lax privacy, and rushed nature, the Senate Economics Legislation Committee has still decided to recommend its passage. ...
Geoscience Australia to be Top 4 compliant after discovery of unknown rogue file
Following a poor audit result and the discovery of a rogue file, the government entity will be compliant with the now superseded Top 4 mitigation strategies for cybersecurity come ...
Facebook: We stored hundreds of millions of your passwords in plain text
Facebook, Facebook Lite and Instagram passwords were stored in a 'readable format', with hundreds of millions of affected users expected to be notified. ...
Nokia firmware blunder sent some user data to China
Company behind Nokia smartphones accidentally left a data collection package inside some Nokia 7 Plus devices' firmware.
Police Federation hit by ransomware attack
Police association says databases and servers hit by "malware attack which encrypted data" which also deleted some back-ups.
Zero-day in WordPress SMTP plugin abused by two hacker groups
Hacker groups are creating backdoor admin accounts on vulnerable sites and redirecting users to tech support scams.
Cyberattacks: Europe gets ready to face crippling online assaults
Massive cyberattacks with real-world consequences are no longer unthinkable. Time to get prepared, says Europe.
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