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Firefox bug lets you hijack nearby mobile browsers via WiFi
Mozilla says users should update as soon as possible to Firefox v79 for Android.
Spammers use hexadecimal IP addresses to evade detection
Links in spam emails looked like http://0xD83AC74E instead of "domain.com."
Microsoft: Now PowerShell's secrets tool preview supports Linux and macOS
Microsoft overhauls the design of SecretManagement module for the PowerShell command-line interface.
US Commerce Department to ban TikTok and WeChat downloads starting Sept. 20
The Commerce Department is enforcing the two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump in early August.
Iranian hacker group developed Android malware to steal 2FA SMS codes
The malware could steal 2FA SMS codes for Google accounts. Also contained vague functionality to do the same for Telegram and various social networks.
CEO of cyber fraud startup NS8 arrested for defrauding investors in $123m scheme
Irony aside, the former executive allegedly secured millions from investors based on fake financial statements.
US sanctions Iranian government front company hiding major hacking operations
US says the Iranian government used the "Rana Intelligence Computing Company" as a front for the APT39 hacking group.
Twitter imposes new security rules for US political accounts ahead of the 2020 election
The social media company also shared more information on the policies that led to its crackdown on QAnon-related tweets.
US charges Iranian hackers for breaching US satellite companies
Three suspects were indicted, with one being a famous security researcher.
Mozilla shuts down Firefox Send and Firefox Notes services
Mozilla will shut down Send for good after a ZDNet report over the summer that highlighted the service's popularity with malware operators.
First death reported following a ransomware attack on a German hospital
Death occurred after a patient was diverted to a nearby hospital after the Duesseldorf University Hospital suffered a ransomware attack.
This ransomware has borrowed a sneaky trick for delivering malware to its victims
Ransomware group has borrowed a successful technique from another gang that makes it harder to spot when malware is being spread.
Microsoft warns: This Windows 10 workaround to cure Lenovo ThinkPad BSODs hits security
Lenovo ThinkPad users can disable a Windows 10 security feature to avoid BSODs, but Microsoft warns against it.
Five iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 security and privacy features you need to know about
Apple has baked even more security into iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 for iPhones and iPads to keep you and your data safe.
Ransomware warning: Hackers are launching fresh attacks against universities
Cybersecurity agency warns about a spike in ransomware attacks targeting universities and colleges.
YubiKey 5C NFC: The world’s first security key to feature dual USB-C and NFC connections
The YubiKey 5C NFC can be used across a broad range of platforms -- iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux -- and on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer that supports USB-C ports or NFC.
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC
The new Aegis Secure Key 3NXC builds on Apricorn's Secure Key 3z and Aegis Secure Key 3NX, taking the same proven form-factor and physical keypad, and adding something that users have been asking for -- USB-C support.
YubiKey 5Ci Clear Limited Edition
Transparency in security.
Certo AntiSpy iPhone Spyware Detection
Certo AntiSpy is not an app. Instead, it is a utility that you download and install on a Windows or Mac, and you use that to scan a backup of your iOS or iPadOS for subtle signs of intrusion.
Android Smart Lock -- in pictures
Would you like to spend less time unlocking your Android smartphone? Android has you covered.
Inside an encrypted external hard drive -- in pictures
Quite a few readers have expressed an interest in seeing what's inside a super-secure DataLocker DL3 encrypted hard drive. Well, let's get the screwdrivers out and take a look!
iVerify: Added security for iPhone and iPad users
I'm usually wary of security apps, but iVerify by Trail of Bits is different. It comes highly recommended and offers a lot of features in a small download.
DataLocker DL3 in pictures
External hard drive featuing AES 256-bit XTS mode encryption and a built-in LCD keypad.
The worst IoT, smart home hacks of 2020 (so far)
Millions of us have adopted smart home and IoT devices, but these products continually prove themselves to be vulnerable endpoints. Here are some of the most noteworthy IoT cyberattack examples of this year.
DataLocker Sentry K300 encrypted micro SSD in pictures
Time to dump those cheap dollar-store flash drives, or the ones you picked up at a trade show and get a encrypted micro USB SSD that would impress James Bond.
The biggest hacks, data breaches of 2020 (so far)
Despite a worldwide pandemic, cyberattackers haven't stopped poking holes in our defenses. These are the worst incidents so far in 2020.
Minut privacy-based smart home sensor in pictures
Minut is a noise, temperature, and motion sensor that has been built for privacy that's aimed primarily at the short-term rental market -- think Airbnb, that sort of thing.
Dynabook 10th-gen Intel Core processor Portégé X Series laptops
These laptops conform to Microsoft’s Windows 10 Secured-core PC requirements and have been tested to meet or exceed MIL-STD-810G standards.
eWBM Goldengate FIDO2 Level 2 security key (in pictures)
The world's first and currently only FIDO2 Level 2 security key with built-in fingerprint reader.
All the major Intel vulnerabilities
A list of all the major vulnerabilities that impact Intel processors.
Ransomware: Get an incident response plan in place now
New advice from the National Cyber Security Centre urges businesses to have an incident response plan in place - even if they think they're unlikely to fall victim to hackers.
VPN: Your guide to staying safe on the internet
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.
How did my credit card details get stolen and used half the world away?
Danny Palmer tells Karen Roby what he discovered when he tried to find out how someone in South America attempted to use his bank details. Read more: https://tek.io/32z6I7L.
CyberCX continues NZ expansion with Insomnia Security purchase
Australia and New Zealand cybersecurity megamix adds first Kiwi acquisition.
Counterfeit IT: How checking serial numbers helps combat it
Mikko Hypponen, chief research officer at F-Secure, tells Tonya Hall what counterfeit IT is, the problem it presents, and how checking serial numbers can help.
Cybersecurity: Even the professionals spill their data secrets
Nobody is immune to data breaches and hacking, not even the professionals.
Inside the multi-billion dollar industry that silently tracks and sells your phone's location data
ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks to Cisco Duo's Jordan Wright about data broking, the practice of collecting and selling personal data that's heavily used in marketing and advertising, and the risks it causes for personal privacy.
Cybersecurity: Huge rise in ransomware puts your data at risk
Researchers warn of a seven-fold rise in ransomware attacks compared with last year alone - and attackers are continually evolving their tactics.
A short guide to ransomware history
Everything you need to know about ransomware: how it started, why it's booming, how to protect against it, and what to do if your PC's infected.
GDPR: A basic introduction to EU’s digital privacy laws
General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, is here. Here's what it means, how it impacts individuals and businesses - and how to ensure compliance.
Australian government releases voluntary IoT cybersecurity code of practice
It's based on 13 principles, and applies to all IoT devices that connect to the internet to send and receive data in Australia.
India blocks 118 apps including Baidu, AliPay, PUBG, WeChat Work
Apps, mostly linked to China, accused of sending data outside of India and undermining its sovereignty.
Personal data vs digital credentials: Your guide to identity management
The integrity of the global distributed computing network depends extensively on how well users’ digital identities can be protected.
Former engineer pleads guilty to Cisco network damage, causing Webex Teams account chaos
The engineer was responsible for damage that cost Cisco $2.4 million to rectify.
Securing Windows 10 PCs: What to watch out for
How do you configure Windows 10 PCs to avoid common security problems? There's no software magic bullet, unfortunately, and the tools are different for small businesses and enterprises.
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