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Symantec Claims WhatsApp, Telegram Can Be Hacked

Computer Daily News July 18, 2019 No Comments

If you thought your files from encrypted messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram were safe, you’re wrong. Researchers at Symantec have revealed that files saved through these apps are…

Australians Subject To Face Recognition Surveillance

Computer Daily News July 17, 2019 No Comments

Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) has warned that Australians are being monitored by face-recognition technology like that used by Chinese authorities to oppress the Uyghur Muslim minority, as detailed in the…

“Agent Smith” Malware Infects 25 Million Mobile Phones

Computer Daily News July 17, 2019 No Comments

Hundreds of thousands of Australian Android users may have downloaded a new form of malware, now lurking on their smartphones. The malware has been dubbed “Agent Smith” after Hugo Weaving’s…

Motorola Acquires Video Security Company

Jan Arreza July 15, 2019 No Comments

Motorola Solutions has announced it has acquired mobile video solutions company WatchGuard in a bid to add new capabilities to its video security solutions portfolio. Exact terms of the transaction…

US Eases Huawei Blacklist Sales

Computer Daily News July 11, 2019 No Comments

The US Government may issue licences to companies wanting to sell goods to China’s Huawei if it’s proven there is no threat to national security, according to Commerce Secretary Wilbur…

Heather Mills Wins Phone Hacking Case Against Murdoch

Computer Daily News July 10, 2019 No Comments

The former wife of Beatle Paul McCartney, Heather Mills, and 90 other people have won an apology and settlement from Rupert Murdoch’s News Group after a near decade-long battle over…

Amazon Blasts Oz Anti-Encryption Laws

Computer Daily News July 10, 2019 No Comments

Amazon has joined the growing mass of companies and other bodies that have criticised the Morrison Government’s anti-encryption laws. In a submission to the Government’s review of the Assistance and…

Alexa Keeps Voice Data

Computer Daily News July 8, 2019 No Comments

Amazon has admitted it doesn’t always delete the stored data it obtains through voice interactions with its Alexa and Echo devices. The company told a US politician that it retains…

Govt Encryption Laws Damaging Oz: Calls For Major Change

Computer Daily News July 8, 2019 No Comments

The Morrison Government’s encryption laws are damaging Australia, with many multi-nationals now blacklisting the nation, according to a report by cloud services provider Vault Systems. “We are currently seeing an…

D-Link Settle FTC Charges With 10 Year Security Audit

Jan Arreza July 4, 2019 No Comments

D-Link has settled its lawsuit with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by agreeing to an independent security audit for the next ten years – affecting its routers and internet…