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Optus warns not to punish whole economy for tech giant sins in Privacy Act changes
Australian telcos agree that the Privacy Act is working well, and Australia does not need a right to erasure.
OpenWRT reports data breach after hacker gained access to forum admin account
The OpenWRT wiki, which contains the official download links, was not compromised, the project said.
Hackers 'manipulated' stolen COVID-19 vaccine data before leaking it online
European Medicines Agency says investigation into cyberattack has revealed the hackers have attempted to "undermine trust" in COVID-19 vaccines.
You're using your Android and Mac's fingerprint reader all wrong
Here's how to get your fingerprint reader to work for you the first time, every time.
How to prepare your business for civil unrest during inauguration week
This week promises to be difficult, especially for businesses with facilities near State and Federal Capitol buildings. We offer some guidance on how to prepare.
Google Cloud: We do use some SolarWinds, but we weren't affected by mega hack
Google's first CISO explains how you avoid being owned by hackers engaged in supply chain attacks.
Ongoing ransomware attack leaves systems badly affected, says Scottish environment agency
Almost a month on from the initial attack, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency's (SEPA) systems remain offline - and data stolen from the organisation has been published by hackers.
UK police warn of sextortion attempts in intimate online dating chats
There are people out there trying to take advantage of the only way to date during a pandemic.
Singapore tightens cyber defence guidelines for financial services sector
Revised guidelines on technology risk management include instructions for financial institutions to exercise "strong oversight" of arrangements with third-party service providers to ensure data confidentiality and details of the responsibility of senior management.
Multiple backdoors and vulnerabilities discovered in FiberHome routers
At least 28 backdoor accounts found in FiberHome FTTH ONT routers.
GDPR: German laptop retailer fined €10.4m for video-monitoring employees
NBB (notebooksbilliger.de) described the GDPR fine "as wrong as it is irresponsible."
Xiaomi denies any ties with Chinese military
The device maker has released a statement saying that it is not a Communist Chinese military company.
WhatsApp delays take it or leave it privacy terms update until May
Meanwhile, Signal has so many new users that it fell over on the weekend.
Ransomware reveals the hidden weakness of our big tech world
The flaws we have long overlooked are the ones that ransomware has exploited to brutal impact.
DuckDuckGo surpasses 100 million daily search queries for the first time
DuckDuckGo reaches historic milestone in a week when both Signal and Telegram saw a huge influx of new users.
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.
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.
Meet the first US cyber warrior
Tony Lawrence, CEO of Light Rider, explains to Tonya Hall how a quantum encryption chip will transform network security.
How hackers are trying to use QR codes as an entry point for cyber attacks
ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks to Anna Chung, cybersecurity threat research analyst at Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, about the ways cyber criminals are trying to take advantage of the increased use of QR codes.
Cybersecurity: This new ransomware could be a big threat to your business
The group behind MountLocker ransomware are "clearly just warming up", say researchers.
No more Flash support on Firefox from January 26
The end of Flash for the browser will come with Firefox 85.
Safer networking from home: Working remotely in 2021
Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani discuss technologies you can take advantage of to secure your home network.
Cybersecurity: How to keep yourself safe online this holiday season
Danny Palmer tells Karen Roby how you can stop yourself getting hacked during the busiest shopping period of the year and beyond.
Open source: Planted vulnerabilities create big problems for developers
Backdoors and 'bugdoors' might be hard to spot but they put open-source security at risk.
Hard drive destruction
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says when all else fail, time to go medieval! Read more: https://zd.net/36xzUy2
Cybersecurity: Shoppers must be wary of Black Friday scammers
You want my mother's maiden name and the first school I went to? I don't think so...
Why Joker Android malware has become so successful and how to stop it
ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks to Chester Wisniewski, principal research scientist at Sophos, about one of the most common forms of Android malware and what needs to be done to stop it spreading.
Home Wi-Fi threats: How to stay safe
Emile Sayegh, president and CEO of Ntirety, tells Tonya Hall about ways you can stay safe while working from home.
Ransomware: 27% of victims pay to get their networks back
Organisations are paying an average of $1m to cyber criminals to restore their networks after falling victim to ransomware.
Ransomware: Hackers target manufacturers as an easy pay day
A combination of the critical nature of manufacturing plants and security vulnerabilities mean hackers are eyeing up easy pay days - and attacks are on the rise.
How your anti-phishing measures could make you more vulnerable to email attacks
ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks to University of Sussex's Dr. Mona Rashidirad and the University of Auckland's Hamidreza Shahbaznezhad about how too many controls can provide a false sense of security.
How remote working is making life easier for hackers
Danny Palmer explains how the events of this year have forced organizations and employees to swiftly shift to working from home -- and that's creating security vulnerabilities cyber attackers are exploiting. Read more: https://zd.net/2QVbcyk
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