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Microsoft to disable TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 support in Edge and Internet Explorer
TLS 1.0 and 1.1 deprecation in Edge and IE scheduled for the first half of 2020.
Octopus Trojan exploits Telegram ban fears to snag diplomatic targets across Asia
A fresh attack wave is launching Octopus at diplomatic organizations across the region.
Sony working on a fix for bug that's crashing PlayStation 4 consoles
Bug crashes and freezes PlayStation 4 consoles. The only way to recover is by performing a factory reset for the entire console.
Apple VoiceOver iOS vulnerability permits hacker access to user photos
The bug can be exploited to gain access to photos stored on a user's device.
IoT security: Follow these rules to protect your users from hackers, gadget makers told
New guidelines for IoT makers have been published. But will device manufacturers pay attention?
My Health Record privacy amendments 'woefully inadequate': Labor
An Australian senate committee has recommended passing the My Health Records Amendment (Strengthening Privacy) Bill 2018, but Labor senators have lashed out at the government's "stubborn refusal" to fix further problems.
We're killing off passwords. But are we ready for what will replace them?
Getting rid of passwords is a good idea, but we need to think through the consequences of the most likely replacement, too.
Australian encryption-busting Bill would create backdoors: Cisco
Tech giants including Apple, Cisco, and Mozilla have criticised the Australian government for wanting to introduce laws that would allow for access to encrypted content.
Around 62 percent of all Internet sites will run an unsupported PHP version in 10 weeks
The highly popular PHP 5.x branch will stop receiving security updates at the end of the year.
Pentagon discloses card breach
Around 30,000 DOD civilian and military personnel are believed to be affected.
Microsoft JET vulnerability still open to attacks, despite recent patch
Microsoft's patch for a JET database engine zero-day deemed incomplete.
Google Fuchsia: Here's what the NSA knows about it
Fuchsia is Google's mystery operating system. At the recent Linux Security Summit, the NSA revealed what they've found out about it to date.
Survey: How does your company handle cyberwarfare and cybersecurity?
Take this short, multiple choice survey and tell us about your company's cyberwarfare experience and cybersecurity strategies for the upcoming year.
Facebook downgrades breach count from 50 million to 30 million users
Company said 29 million of the 30 million also had personal data scraped by the attackers.
Serverless computing data management nuances & niggles
Not every instance of every cloud for every app for every workflow for every collection of data types is equal.
iOS 12: Change these privacy and security settings now
Here are the steps you should take to lock down an iPhone or iPad running iOS 12.
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.
These are 2018's biggest hacks, leaks, and data breaches
Dozens of breaches, over a billion affected.
IronKey D300 hardware-encrypted USB flash drive
When it comes to portable and durable data security, IronKey is a trusted name, and if you want a USB flash drive that will securely and safely store your data, the D300 is worth taking a look at.
10 indoor security cameras for a smarter home or office
Many of the popular security cameras available to purchase right now not only make your home or office safer but also smarter. They're loaded with intelligent features and sometimes even include support for digital assistants like Alexa, all with the purpose of giving you some peace of mind.
Private browsing: 16 good reasons to use incognito mode
Also known as private browsing or porn mode, your browser privacy setting has all sorts of useful applications that have nothing to do with hiding the consumption of adult content.
The dumbest passwords people still use
Everybody knows that 12345 is a bad password. But what they're using instead isn't much stronger
North Korea's history of bold cyber attacks
Many of the massive cyberattacks that have spread across the world in recent years were traced back or attributed to North Korea. Here are eleven examples.
How computers of the future will recognise us
Many now think that passwords cannot secure their PCs and phones, so how will we gain access to our devices in the near future?
24 internet-connected things that really shouldn't be online
A roundup of some of the more bizarre things that are online -- but really shouldn't be.
The challenges of converging technology
Tonya Hall talks with Bob Nilsson, director of solutions marketing at Extreme Networks, about the challenge of maintaining network security when converging technology.
Five hacking tools attackers use to target your data
Free - but powerful - tools are being used by everyone ranging from cyber criminals to nation-state operators, says a report by five government security agencies.
KT to develop blockchain-based P2P donation platform
The South Korean telco will first develop a private blockchain for use in its donation affiliate, then launch it as a full public blockchain.
Hackers are using the dark web to target your company’s email addresses
Some attackers are willing to part with large amounts of money in order to gain access to accounts they believe they can exploit in business email compromise scams.
Fujitsu develops palm vein and facial data authentication technology
The company hopes to make the technology 'practical' within fiscal 2020.
ATM wiretapping and jackpotting on the rise in the US
Drills are the weapon of choice for criminals who spy on your activities at the cash point.
Spyware 101: How to handle an infection scare
Surveillance isn't just the purview of nation-states and government agencies -- sometimes, it is closer to home.
Fix these critical Adobe flaws now
Update your Adobe PDF today before hackers exploit one of dozens of remote code execution critical flaws.
Victorian Police warn about cryptocurrency scam
The warning comes after four people lost AU$50,000 to the cryptocurrency scam.
How to avoid being locked (forever) out of your Twitter account
If your Twitter is hacked, it could be gone permanently and Twitter may not help. Here is one user's sad story and how you can protect yourself.
How businesses are finally hitting their stride using mobile devices
Tonya Hall talks with Oas Rege, chief marketing and strategy officer at MobileIron, about how businesses are learning to balance mobile security with convenience regarding mobile devices.
Facebook's latest breach could cost the social network over a billion under new GDPR laws
Facebook was fined £500,000 under the Data Protection Act for the Cambridge Analytica scandal but may not get away so lightly this time. Read more: https://zd.net/2zLSEtj
Researchers label Australian data-sharing legislation a 'significant misalignment'
The proposed legislation has been called out for prioritising the perceived greater good instead of respecting minimal rights of the individual.
Twitter's new rules against hackers and bots ahead of the US midterm elections
Twitter announces three new major rule changes to its site rules and policies.
Facebook uses 2FA phone numbers for its targeted advertising program
You get additional security on you account; Facebook gets a phone number for its targeted advertising product.
