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PewDiePie printer hacker strikes again: subscribe and sort out your security
The attacker told users to sort out their printer security -- and subscribe to the vlogger "overlord," too.
Australia's encryption laws are 'highly unlikely' to dragoon employees in secret
Relax, developers, the Assistance and Access Act is 'highly unlikely' to force employees to deceive their bosses by creating secret backdoors. Nor does it breach Europe's GDPR digital privacy laws.
Here we go again: PJCIS opens review of Australia's encryption laws
The Joint Committee will follow its rushed inspection of Australia's encryption laws with a rushed review of the amendments made on Parliament's last day of 2018.
South Korea to develop AI to prevent voice phishing
With voice phishing attacks increasing by 74 percent, South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service and SK Telecom will develop AI to prevent such attacks.
Innovation agenda's intangible asset depreciation binned as Canberra saves AU$425m
Lack of parliamentary support for Turnbull's initiative sees the Australian government bank AU$425 million over the next three years.
US ballistic missile systems have very poor cyber-security
DOD report finds no antivirus, no data encryption, no multifactor authentication.
Thousands of Jenkins servers will let anonymous users become admins
Two vulnerabilities discovered and patched over the summer expose Jenkins servers to mass exploitation.
'Bomb threat' scammers are now threatening to throw acid on victims
Bomb threat extortion campaign yielded less than $1 for the spammers.
Seven from ten Americans worried about holiday shopping identity theft
Almost all US shoppers plan to shop during the holiday season but many are worried about their data being compromised according to a new survey
SQLite bug impacts thousands of apps, including all Chromium-based browsers
New 'Magellan' vulnerability will haunt the app ecosystem for years to come.
Brazilian IT firm Tivit suffers data leak
Phishing attack caused exposure of data from 19 clients such as ERP firm SAP and insurance company Zurich.
Bing recommends piracy tutorial when searching for Office 2019
Oh, Bing! Not again!
Facebook bug exposed private photos of 6.8 million users
Up to 1,500 apps built by 876 developers could have had accessed the private photos of 6.8 million users.
Signal: We can't include a backdoor in our app for the Australian government
The Signal app's design and open source code policy makes this impossible.
Fancy Bear exploits Brexit to target government groups with Zebrocy Trojan
A number of former USSR nation states are also on the target list.
Many of 2018's most dangerous Android and iOS security flaws still threaten your mobile security
Bypassing passcodes, malware-laden apps, and inherent design flaws exposing almost all known mobile devices made up part of the security problems found in iOS and Android.
Cybercrime and malware, 2019 predictions
Experts weigh in on what they believe will happen to the world of cybercrime, malware, and botnets in the coming year.
The best VPN services: Our 10 favorite vendors for protecting your privacy
Whether you're in the office or on the road, a VPN is still one of the best ways to protect yourself on the big, bad internet. One of these could be your best bet.
Apricorn Aegis Fortress L3 portable storage drive
If you're looking for a fast, ultra-rugged, secure encrypted portable storage drive that's available in both HDD and SSD flavors, look no further than Apricorn's new Aegis Fortress L3.
How to secure your iPhone from hackers, snoopers, and thieves (iOS 12.1)
Your iPhone and iPad is likely packed with important, valuable, and even sensitive information that you might not want others to be able to access. Here are the steps you should take to lock down an iPhone or iPad running iOS 12.1.
Top tips to keep safe around your voice assistant
Voice assistants like Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung smart TVs are always listening, yet consumers are unaware that their recordings are held online. Here are some ways to mange your privacy around these devices.
These are the worst hacks, cyberattacks, and data breaches of 2018
Millions of records were lost, services were disrupted, and credit card data was stolen as hackers ran amok over the year.
iOS 12.1: Change these privacy and security settings now
Concerned about the security of the data you store on your iPhone and iPad? Here are the steps you should take to lock down an iPhone or iPad running iOS 12. (Updated for iOS 12.1)
Top vehicle hacking examples (in pictures)
Researchers have demonstrated everything from running cars off the road to remotely controlling your brakes.
Simple steps to erase your digital footprint
Need help wiping the slate clean? Here are some instructions on removing and wiping services most likely to store your data and online activities.
How to spot a fake ICO (in pictures)
Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are part of the cryptocurrency Wild West, but how do you know what is fraudulent and what is legitimate?
The worst cyberattacks undertaken by nation-state hackers
These are the worst known cyberattacks which are believed to be the work of hackers backed by governments and ruling parties worldwide.
How to discover and destroy spyware on your smartphone (in pictures)
If you suspect your device has been tampered with, follow these steps.
McAfee opens Advanced Threat Research Lab
The Hillsboro, Oregon lab showcases a range of threats, including adversarial machine learning used on autonomous vehicles, Windows vulnerabilities, medical device flaws and blockchain attacks.
Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD: Hardware-encrypted solid-state drive that fits in a pocket
The Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD fits into the palm of your hand, yet features AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, a wear-resistant keypad, and the case is impervious to dust, grit and water.
KT and Safaricom to build epidemic prevention platform in Kenya
South Korean telecommunications giant KT will collaborate with its Kenyan counterpart Safaricom and health authorities to build an epidemic prevention platform in Kenya.
Huawei CFO granted bail in Canada as China detains Canadian
A Canadian court has granted bail to Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou after her arrest in Vancouver on behalf of US authorities.
How the GDPR helps cybersecurity
Tonya Hall sits down with Einaras Von Gravrock, CEO at CUJO AI, and talks about the cybersecurity boost coming from the GDPR.
Cyberwarfare requires a moral revolution
The tech industry is becoming more worried about a cyberwar arms race. But are the right people listening?
Grab opens Malaysian research facility
The new research lab will be the mobile app developer's seventh worldwide and will focus on using machine learning to improve driver safety and developing real-time communications functions, such as VoIP calls over its GrabChat messaging platform.
Thousands of credentials for government portals found online
Malware operators have collected login credentials for government portals in Italy, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Bulgaria, Romania, more.
The challenges of mobile administration and security
Dr. Michael Covington, vice president of product at Wandera, tells Tonya Hall about the enormous overhead data traffic for Windows 10.
Fake news hamstrings stock-trading algorithms, destabilizes markets
Stock trading algorithms know how to read news headlines, but they don't know what's real. Read more: https://zd.net/2RJJQuu
The cybercrime groups that are out to get you
From disorganised crime to state-backed hackers, these groups can make the internet a dangerous place. Here's a guide to the major menaces to avoid.
Microsoft urges governments to regulate facial recognition tech
Microsoft wants new laws to put some constraints on the use and development of facial recognition. Read more: https://zd.net/2Qjjqmn
Government backs USG delivery via NBN and Telstra
The Universal Service Guarantee will be best delivered by NBN for broadband, and Telstra for voice services, the Australian government has said.
JD.com enters food production business with hydroponic plant
Chinese e-commerce giant has entered the food production business with a 11,040 square metre hydroponic plant in China, built in partnership with Japan's Mitsubishi Chemical.
Chinese ransomware scheme infects 100,000 but it has made a fatal mistake
Ransomware authors might have shot themselves in the foot by handling payments via WeChat. Local law enforcement could track ransom payments.
Cyberattackers forsake secrecy for the limelight
Successful hacking campaigns used to be all about keeping under the radar. But, for some, making a big splash is now now more important than lurking in the shadows. Read more: https://zd.net/2Rv4Hl2
Your life is in your iPhone? Latest security tips if you have iOS 12.1
Your iPhone and iPad is likely packed with important, valuable, and even sensitive information that you might not want others to be able to access.
