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Microsoft to deploy ElectionGuard voting software for the first time tomorrow
Residents in Fulton, Wisconsin will elect representatives for the Wisconsin Supreme Court via voting machines running Microsoft's ElectionGuard voting software.
The Consumer Data Right from Westpac’s perspective
It is requiring an entirely new architecture for the big four banks, as well as the other initial 148 ADIs, to be ready for the requirements of the consumer-focused data-sharing regime.
Bug in WordPress plugin can let hackers wipe up to 200,000 sites
Same bug can also let attackers gain access to the admin account.
Singapore instructs Facebook to block page access under online falsehoods law
Social media platform has been ordered to block access to the States Times Review page, after the latter's author repeatedly ignored directives from the Singapore government under the country's Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act.
Hacking brain-computer interfaces
Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) are still in their infancy, yet they've already been hacked. As well as the machine learning models they're built on, For once, can we build in security from the ground up, rather than trying to duct tape it on later? What, and overthrow decades of poor security practice? Not likely
LokiBot trojan malware campaign comes disguised as a popular game launcher
The latest version of the information-stealing trojan malware is likely spammed out to victims in bulk, and uses a clever trick to bypass security software.
IRS warns: Tax data thefts are spiking, so use 2FA
US taxation agency urges professionals and the public to use multi-factor authentication for tax software.
South Korea sees rise in smishing with coronavirus misinformation
There have been 9,688 smishing attempts so far that exploited the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Report shows personal info on 144K Canadians breached by federal entities
As first reported by CBC, 10 government departments and agencies were responsible for breaching personal information on just shy of 8,000 occasions.
Israeli soldiers tricked into installing malware by Hamas agents posing as women
IDF: Six social media accounts were redirecting soldiers to installing three malware-infected apps.
Australian cyber policymakers to face Audit Office probe
The Attorney-General's Department, Australian Signals Directorate, and Department of Home Affairs are three of nine entities under the microscope this time.
Tech-augmented democracy is about to get harder in this half-baked world
As we head towards November 2020, expect a crescendo of half-truths, deep fakes, and clatfart.
NSW man faces charges of unauthorised accessed to data
A former contractor was charged in December over alleged unauthorised access to data and judicial offences.
Iranian hackers have been hacking VPN servers to plant backdoors in companies around the world
Iranian hackers have targeted Pulse Secure, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, and Citrix VPNs to hack into large companies.
IOTA cryptocurrency shuts down entire network after wallet hack
Hackers exploit vulnerability in official IOTA wallet to steal millions
The most dangerous iOS, Android malware and smartphone vulnerabilities of 2019
Malware which resists removal to covert spying on locked smartphones -- mobile threats are becoming more complex and dangerous with each year that passes.
The biggest Internet of Things, smart home hacks of 2019
Attackers targeted everything from gas pumps to your smart TV this year.
The Nightmare in Silicon Valley: 8 horror technologies that should scare you to death
Every night is fright night with what can happen once these scary technologies take hold in ways that you may not have imagined.
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 apps will help you survive the 2020 election campaign
Get better news and lower your social media-induced anxiety with tools like Microsoft Edge, NewsGuard, and SocialFixer.
Gift cards: The phishing scam you never saw coming
Scammers are still getting big payouts from business email compromise attacks - but almost two-thirds of attacks involve a much simpler scheme.
Google Nest forcing users into 2FA
The best way to protect privacy and security is to migrate to a Google account, the search giant says.
Is this really the end of passwords? Apple joins FIDO Alliance
Passwords are a notorious security mess. The FIDO Alliance wants to replace them with better, more secure technology and now Apple is it them in this effort.
Still using Windows 7? These are your exit strategies
Microsoft's support of Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020. Your business has four options.
Malware: Mac attacks outpace those on Windows PCs
There's been a big jump in cyber criminals going after Mac users, although many of the attacks are limited in scope.
Anti-corruption and police integrity bodies reject call to reduce data retention period
The NSW Law Enforcement Conduct Commission was joined by the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement in asking for the minimum two-year period for retaining telco data be kept under the country's data retention regime.
Equifax data breach: Chinese hackers charged, unlikely to ever be brought to justice
DOJ said the hackers stole data on Americans and Equifax's intellectual property.
Ransomware: Industrial control systems are under attack
Ekans ransomware is designed to target industrial systems in what researchers describe as a "deeply concerning evolution" in malware.
IoT security: 5 ways to make data privacy our main priority
Big tech doesn't have to make all the rules; here are five things we should demand from all our gadgets, or else we risk losing all our privacy.
Malware Metamorfo will make you retype credentials to raid your bank account
Metamorfo banking trojan has expanded its campaign to target online users' banking services.
WHO warns of 'infodemic' of fake news and hoaxes about the coronavirus
The agency is working with vendors including Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and Google to contain the spread of misinformation.
Threat Intelligence Index Report from IBM X-Force
Christopher Scott, Global remediation lead, IBM X-Force incident response and intelligence services, sits down with Tonya Hall to talk about the latest Threat Intelligence Index Report and its findings, including that unpatched systems are a leading vulnerability while the finance and retail industries are two of the top industry cyber targets.
Malware: This phishing scam uses fake invoices to target your data
Prolific malware turned botnet shows no signs of slowing down as campaigns are launched against financial institutions in the US and UK.
If your entire life is in your Gmail account, you need a back-up plan
Want to make sure you have a local or backup copy of all that mission-critical business and personal history in your Gmail archives? ZDNet takes you through an array of options.
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Iranian hackers have been hacking VPN servers to plant backdoors in companies around the world
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Thousands of hacked Disney+ accounts are already for sale on hacking forums
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UK police deny responsibility for poster urging parents to report kids for using Kali Linux
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Hundreds of millions of cable modems are vulnerable to new Cable Haunt vulnerability
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Texas school district falls for email scam, hands over $2.3 million
