Security

Pranksters hijack NSW Police's cyber-crime chat on Twitter

Pranksters hijack NSW Police's cyber-crime chat on Twitter

Attempt for serious dialogue turns into comedy.
Danielle Correa Oct 16 2015, 4:53PM Security
Renewed warning over digital signatures

Renewed warning over digital signatures

Now "affordable" for hackers to break SHA-1 standard.
Teri Robinson Oct 12 2015, 12:14PM Security
Security vs usability: the choice with passwords

Security vs usability: the choice with passwords

[Comment] Why do we keep ignoring advice about strong passwords?
Mike Johnstone Oct 12 2015, 6:45AM Security
Fake LinkedIn profiles linked to Iran-based hacking group

Fake LinkedIn profiles linked to Iran-based hacking group

'Convincing' profiles used for cyber espionage.
Teri Robinson Oct 8 2015, 9:08AM Security
Symantec signs Jarryd Hayne, gives $123,000 to Beyondblue

Symantec signs Jarryd Hayne, gives $123,000 to Beyondblue

Australian NFL player hands cheque on behalf of Norton.
Tony Yoo Oct 6 2015, 4:27PM Security
I bought Google.com for $12, claims former employee

I bought Google.com for $12, claims former employee

But only for one minute.
Brendon Foye Oct 2 2015, 1:39PM Security
Over a billion Android devices open to new Stagefright bugs

Over a billion Android devices open to new Stagefright bugs

New bugs involve specially crafted MP3 audio or MP4 video files.
Adam Greenberg Oct 2 2015, 7:31AM Security
Cracking the Mac security myth

Cracking the Mac security myth

It's time to re-evaluate Apple security.
Darren Pauli Oct 2 2015, 5:35AM Security
Millions vulnerable to WinRAR attack

Millions vulnerable to WinRAR attack

Just unzipping files could infect systems.
Rene Millman Oct 1 2015, 12:07PM Security
Microsoft responds to Windows 10 privacy backlash

Microsoft responds to Windows 10 privacy backlash

Reveals businesses will be able to stop data being sent to Redmond.
William Maher , Alan Martin Sep 30 2015, 7:09AM Security
Aussie firm brings streaming TV into jail cells

Aussie firm brings streaming TV into jail cells

One of the more unusual PC markets.
William Maher Sep 29 2015, 7:12PM Security
Cisco addresses public key flaw in software

Cisco addresses public key flaw in software

Attacker could log in with user’s privileges.
Adam Greenberg Sep 29 2015, 9:36AM Security
Google looks to raise the cost of being a cybercriminal

Google looks to raise the cost of being a cybercriminal

Cost of bulk Google accounts pushed up by 40 percent on black market.
Doug Olenick Sep 29 2015, 9:36AM Security
Forcing people to give up passcodes is unconstitutional

Forcing people to give up passcodes is unconstitutional

US court deals a blow to law enforcement authorities.
Ashley Carman Sep 29 2015, 9:36AM Security
Hilton investigating claims of hacking at hotels

Hilton investigating claims of hacking at hotels

Visa sent confidential warning about register breach.
Reuters Staff Sep 28 2015, 10:16AM Security
Security warning over browser cookies

Security warning over browser cookies

Can bypass HTTPS.
Juha Saarinen Sep 28 2015, 6:34AM Security
Apple lists top 25 apps hit by malware in major attack

Apple lists top 25 apps hit by malware in major attack

WeChat and DiDi Taxi named.
Reuters Staff Sep 25 2015, 7:17AM Security
Instagram scam exploits social media vanity

Instagram scam exploits social media vanity

Victims fall for 'add free followers' scheme.
Tony Yoo Sep 24 2015, 10:34AM Security
5.6 million fingerprints stolen in US personnel data hack

5.6 million fingerprints stolen in US personnel data hack

Officials suspect Chinese government hackers.
Reuters Staff Sep 24 2015, 7:05AM Security
Symantec staff sacked after bogus Google certificates

Symantec staff sacked after bogus Google certificates

Testing cert leaked onto the internet.
Juha Saarinen Sep 21 2015, 11:10AM Security

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