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Newly formed CyberCX scoops up two of Australia's cyber heavyweights
Former Optus Business MD John Paitaridis and government cyber veteran Alastair MacGibbon join the new company backed by private equity firm BGH Capital.
Australian CEOs are too overoptimistic for cybersecurity, out of touch on privacy
Only 6% of surveyed CEOs think their organisation has suffered a data breach in the last year, but 63% of their CISOs say they have, according to Unisys research. Big disconnect.
Telstra partners with five universities for cyber, data, networking skills development
The partnerships come soon after a Malwarebytes Labs report stating that the education sector is increasingly becoming the victim of trojan, adware, and backdoor attacks.
Hacking 20 high-profile dev accounts could compromise half of the npm ecosystem
Securing a handful of developer accounts and vetting a few projects would greatly increase the security of the npm ecosystem of JavaScript libraries.
Australian government introduces new telco regulations to fight phone scams
Two-factor authentication is now required when porting numbers from one provider to another.
Alexa, you’re scaring me: Study reveals top tech-driven concerns
Concerns about crimes and robberies have been around since the beginning of time. But our online world poses just as many threats and might even be scarier.
Microsoft to start nagging Windows 7 Pro users about January 2020 end of support deadline
Starting this week, Microsoft will start notifying users of non-domain-joined Windows 7 Pro devices about the looming end-of-support date for the operating system.
Security pro confessional: The time I almost got hacked
Cybersecurity Awareness Month grants us an opportunity for increased exposure and access to the people that we should help – including ourselves.
Checkm8 iOS jailbreak used as lure in online scam
iOS users tricked into installing online games and told to "reach Level 8 in 7 days."
Linux security hole: Much sudo about nothing
Yes, the sudo command has a security bug. But, in the real world, it's hard to see how it could be used against you.
1 in 5 IT security professionals fear their connected toilets will be hacked
It's remarkable the personal tidbits you can find in a serious study of IT security professionals and their fears about lack of security in the Internet of Things.
Mind-reading technology is everyone's next big security nightmare
Mind-reading technology is about to go mainstream. Are your thoughts at risk?
Argentinian security researcher arrested after tweeting about government hack
Researcher claims "political persecution," all while police are looking for a hacker who doxed thousands of officers.
Australia Criminal Intelligence Agency joins Archtis' Kojensi Gov cloud platform
The cloud platform will be used to develop the National Criminal Intelligence System.
Pitney Bowes claims customer data is safe following malware attack
Company says it was affected by a cyberattack that encrypted information on some systems and disrupted customer access to its services.
Julia programming language, cloud computing, cybersecurity worries: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
YubiKey 5Ci: USB-C and Lightning Security Key
The world’s first Lightning-compatible security key
10 Linux distros: From different to dangerous
One of the great benefits of Linux is the ability to roll your own. Throughout the years, individuals, organizations, and even nation states have done just that. In this gallery, we're going to showcase some of those distros. Be careful, though. You may not want to load these, or if you do, put them in isolated VMs. We're not kidding when we say they could be dangerous.
2019's tech, security, and authentication trends
We take a look at the top tech, cybersecurity, and authentication trends as revealed today by the Duo Security's 2019 Trusted Access Report, which includes data from 24 million devices, one million apps and services, and billions of authentications.
The world's most famous and dangerous APT (state-developed) malware
A list of the most dangerous, effective, and most well-known malware strains that have been developed by the cyber-security units of various countries' intelligence and military branches.
Best-paid tech jobs, malware warnings and shadow IT: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
The Mac malware most likely to attack your PC this year
These are the 10 malware families used the most in new macOS attacks over 2019.
Is your phone listening to your conversations? Paranoid's guide to settings you can change
Are you suspicious about your phone? Have a look at these settings to put your mind at ease.
HackerOne's top 20 public bug bounty programs
These are the top 20 biggest, fastest, and most lucrative bounty programs on the HackerOne platform.
Top 10 iPhone privacy and security tips you should check today
Here are the top 10 tips for keeping the data on your iPhone safe from hackers and snoopers. Even if you are pretty confident in your security, it might be worth checking to make sure things are in good order.
How to protect your Google Account with the Advanced Protection Program
If you want to beef up the security on your Google Account, then the Advanced Protection Program those at risk of targeted attacks – such as journalists, activists, business leaders, and political campaign teams – is for you. Here's how to enable the Google Advanced Protection Program.
Inside a Google Titan Bluetooth security key
Disassembly of a Google Titan Bluetooth two-factor security key .
These are the worst hacks, cyberattacks, and data breaches of 2019 (so far)
2019 is already proving a fruitful year for hackers with millions of records stolen, medical data leaks, and credit card data theft.
Europol’s top hacking ring takedowns
European law enforcement has smashed everything from Dark Web marketplaces to ATM skimmer rings.
The best beach reads for hackers in 2019
Interested in the world of cybersecurity? Consider picking up a copy of these books to enjoy over summer.
Multi-factor authentication works best but some attacks can circumvent it, warns FBI
FBI warns about SIM swapping and tools like Muraen and NecroBrowser.
Ransomware: Some hackers are just interested in pure sabotage
The 'wiper' ransomware used in state-backed attacks like NotPetya is gaining ground among cyber criminals, warns EU law enforcement annual cybercrime report.
Apple pulls HKmap.live from app store
Cupertino joins the likes of the NBA and Blizzard in kowtowing to Beijing.
Apple's new iPhone privacy feature lets you see which apps track you
ZDNet's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes warns viewers to get ready to be shocked by how many apps are tracking you using Bluetooth. Read more: https://zd.net/2M6wU15
Do Not Call: How the FTC aims to reduce unnecessary calls
Tonya Hall sits down with Ian Barlow, Do Not Call program coordinator at The Federal Trade Commission, to talk more about how he is going about enforcing the Do Not Call program and the technology behind it.
Ransomware attacks on the rise against schools and colleges in the US
Fifteen US school districts, accounting for 100 schools, were hit in the past two weeks alone.
Facebook to test anti-misinformation measures in Singapore elections
Advertisers running campaigns on social or political issues in the country now must confirm their identity and location as Facebook looks to stem misinformation.
Vimeo hit with lawsuit for violating privacy rights with facial biometric app
The company allegedly collected and stored biometric data without user consent.
Cyber Security Research Centre, Data61, Penten join forces to build AI-enabled defence systems
Announced during D61+ Live, the joint research project will use Data61's AI research to create "cyber traps" and "decoys".
Huawei opens flagship store in Shenzhen
In the works since 2017, the Chinese smartphone maker's three-storey flagship store spans 1,300 square metres and is manned by 120 consultants who hail from various fields including hotel, art, and aviation.
Basic security mistakes led to identification of gang behind massive botnet
Cyber attackers infected 800,000 users with banking information stealing malware – but mistakes have allowed researchers to look behind the scenes of a successful hacking campaign.
State-backed hacking group steps up campaign against VPN services
If you're on Fortinet, Palo Alto, Pulse Secure, patch now, warns UK spy agency
Hit with a ransomware demand? FBI urges victims to report it (even if they've had paid up)
The FBI is urging all ransomware victims to tell it about the attack whether they choose to pay or not.
Personal info on nearly 5 million DoorDash users, drivers, and merchants exposed
Driver’s licence numbers of approximately 100,000 ‘Dashers’ were also accessed.
How sneaky email scammers make cash from fake invoices
By compromising emails between vendors and their clients, scammers can produce exact replicas of expected invoices - and funnel the funds into their own wallets.
