Let's face it. Software has holes. And hackers love to exploit them. New vulnerabilities appear almost daily. If you have software - we all do - you need to keep tabs on the latest vulnerabilities.
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PTC adopts a shared responsibility model to security as it aims to shore up its ThingWorx ecosystem and court researchers looking into IoT.
Researchers have broken Intel's Software Guard Extensions, System Management Mode, and x86-based virtual machines.
Expect wide and fast adoption of the latest web encryption protocol after engineers finalise Transport Layer Security (TLS) version 1.3.
Exabeam uses data and AI to detect and respond to cyber threats.
New form of file-locking ransomware has a 'manual' option for more sophisticated attacks.
New attack threatens enterprise VPN and could enable target networks to be impersonated or allow a man-in-the-middle attack.
One of the key requirements of the newly enacted GDPR is a demonstrated effort to enforce security measures that safeguard customer data. This bundle includes six policies you can customize and implement...
It is possible that crucial recordings could be modified or deleted due to vulnerabilities in body cam software.
Updated: The novel attack technique relies on Android developers which use lazy storage protocols.
Draft legislation intended to give cops and spooks access to encrypted communications should keep encryption strong. But the powers it proposes aren't just about fighting paedophiles, terrorists, and organised criminals.
Concerned mainly with the opt-out element of the contentious My Health Record, the federal opposition has said it will lead a 'comprehensive' Senate inquiry into the government initiative.
The Australian government is still committed to 'no backdoors', publishing draft legislation that will force internet companies to assist law enforcement in decrypting messages sent with end-to-end encryption.
One of the largest botnets was taken out by the authorities last year - but large numbers of PCs remain infected.
IT security professionals believe that nation states will begin to exploit smart, connected devices in the next 12 months.
Tampering with two lines of code unveiled a serious bug which could lead to full system compromise.
The region's been investing heavily in tackling cybercrime but remains disproportionately affected.
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.
Dozens of breaches, over a billion affected.
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.
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.
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.
Everybody knows that 12345 is a bad password. But what they're using instead isn't much stronger
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.
Many now think that passwords cannot secure their PCs and phones, so how will we gain access to our devices in the near future?
A roundup of some of the more bizarre things that are online -- but really shouldn't be.
I've owned countless USB flash drives over the years, but none come close to being as cool - or as useful - as the Aegis Secure Key 3z with built-in hardware-based encryption.
12 graphs which explain the tech news of the last month.
Securing sensitive data stored on external hard drives is usually a minefield, especially if you are looking for cross-platform compatibility. The Apricorn USB 3.0 Aegis Padlock DT drive is the solution to this problem.
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Facebook has rolled out new settings to appease users after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Here's what you need to know.
Many of us no longer trust Facebook. We're wary of sharing data -- in case it is used by third parties without our knowledge. So, what features will the social media platform of the future need to regain our confidence?
Germany's use of state-sponsored malware to fight crime is under fire from several sides.
The bottom line is simple: Flying a drone near a wildfire could cause catastrophic damage. Don't do it.
Lester Godsey, chief information security officer in Mesa, AZ, discusses how ransomware attacks have changed in the past few years and how to adapt to those changes.
One of the world's most notorious cyber warfare operations has been cutting corners - but it hasn't dented their potency.
Apple again tells congress that iPhone customers are "not our product".
The project will investigate the consequences of attacks on energy infrastructure and how long it takes systems to recover.
Zach Jones, senior manager static code analysis at Whitehat Security, talks about the right ways businesses can manage their app security.
Australia Post Digital ID general manager and founder Cameron Gough has detailed a LinkedIn-like endorsement for the postal service's online verification system. Read more: https://zd.net/2noo4P8
User anger has forced CCleaner to backtrack on merged data collection and scanning functions pushed forward in the latest update.
Consumers now take privacy seriously. Businesses planning to go global should build their processes to follow the toughest privacy standards.
Macquarie Telecom has said it will be expanding its Macquarie Park Intellicentre in a staged process, with the first part to cost between AU$75 million and AU$85 million in capex during 2019. Read more: https://zd.net/2KxtPDs
The US is struggling to find a way to deter hacking and other interference.
Hundreds of thousands of MikroTik devices are mining cryptocurrency through power stolen from victims.
As security gets tighter, the easiest way to get malware onto a PC is to trick the person at the keyboard.
Attackers behind destructive SamSam ransomware show no signs of giving up - and they're now taking $300,000 a month in ransom from victims.
