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Privacy Commissioner Slams Industry over IoT Device Secrecy

Computer Daily News September 27, 2016 No Comments

Some 71 percent of Internet of Things devices marketed in Australia do not provide a privacy policy that adequately explains how the personal information they gather is managed, according to…

Swann Smart-Series Is Designed For Home And Business DIY Security

Staff Writers September 23, 2016 No Comments

Swann’s new Smart-Series DIY security system, combining wired video surveillance and access to wireless smart home technology, is now available in the local market. The system comes with four weather-resistant…

Seagate Sued Over Leaks

Computer Daily News September 12, 2016 No Comments

Hard drive maker Seagate is fending off a lawsuit filed by employees whose personal information was lost when the storage giant was hit with a phishing attack. The hearing will…

Uniden Roll Out New Hybrid Security Range

Fergus Halliday August 31, 2016 No Comments

Uniden has further cemented its reputation in the wireless tech world by launching its new Guardian Hybrid DVR security system range. They say the range is of “trade quality” and…

Cyber Attacks Leave Govt Networks Open To Espionage Threat

Computer Daily News August 30, 2016 No Comments

A damning report made by Australian media has revealed sensitive Australian Government and corporate computer networks have been severely compromised. A Four Corners investigation aired on ABC last night has…

Apple Fasttrack iPhone Fix After Exploit Used To Spy On Journo

Fergus Halliday August 26, 2016 No Comments

Apple has released a security patch for iOS, following reports an Israeli security firm used a set of security loopholes for surveillance purposes. According to the AFR, “Investigators discovered that a company…

Sony Moves To Fix Android Vulnerabilities

Fergus Halliday August 16, 2016 No Comments

In response to a research report indicating over 900 million Android devices are subject to major security vulnerabilities, Sony have announced an initiative to stamp out the issue via security patches. The company’s statement,…

Volkswagen Vulnerability Exposed

Fergus Halliday August 12, 2016 No Comments

A team of researchers at the Usenix security conference in Texas have revealed a number of a security vulnerabilities with the wireless key fobs used by car manufacturer Volkswagen. The…

Security Driving Home Automation Market

David Richards August 12, 2016 No Comments

When it comes to home automation the top revenue earner is security and network connected cameras. A new research study has revealed that 61% of all home automation sales are…

Smartphone Makers Urged To Follow Samsung When It Comes To Security

Fergus Halliday August 5, 2016 No Comments

A recent report by DuoLabs suggested that 60% of Android devices have been left insecure as a result of lax security update practices. Worse still, the firm found approximately 378 million devices…