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Security Issues Across Samsung, Google and Apple

Elliot Nash October 18, 2019 No Comments

Three major tech companies are reportedly facing massive security issues across recently released devices due to software bugs that are compromising the privacy of their customer’s information. As reported by…

Australia & NZ Top Ransomware Attacks: 91% Of Businesses Hit

Computer Daily News October 18, 2019 No Comments

A survey of more than 1400 small-medium business (SMB) decision-makers has found that ransomware remains the most common cyber threat to their businesses, according to a report by IT managed…

SMEs Blasé About Cyber Security

Computer Daily News October 17, 2019 No Comments

A survey of Australian SMEs undertaken by Unisys has revealed an alarmingly blasé attitude to cyber security among the CEOs of small companies, and a disconnect between their views of…

‘Telcos Must Pull Their Weight’ Govt. Launches New Crackdown On Mobile Phone Number Scams

Computer Daily News October 17, 2019 No Comments

The Morrison Government is introducing new regulations for Australia’s telcos, aimed at combating what’s perceived to be a growing threat of mobile phone numbers being hijacked by fraudsters. The move…

Aust Scammers Use Office 365, CBA Brands In Phishing Attacks

Computer Daily News October 14, 2019 No Comments

Australian-based cloud and e-mail security service MailGuard is warning that scammers have hijacked Microsoft’s Office 365 brand and the Commonwealth Bank’s logo to set up e-mail-based phishing scams. The Office…

Tougher Regulations On Big Tech To Remain On ACCC’s Agenda

Jan Arreza October 11, 2019 No Comments

ACCC chief Rod Sims claims the watchdog will continue to push for tougher regulations on technology giants like Facebook and Google, according to a report on The Australian. “The ACCC…

Call For Security Check On TikTok’s Musical.ly Deal

Computer Daily News October 11, 2019 No Comments

US Senator Marco Rubio has asked a national security watchdog to review the acquisition of Musical.ly by TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance Technology. Rubio accused TikTok of being used…

Some 59% Of Oz Companies Admit Cloud Security Lacking

Computer Daily News October 10, 2019 No Comments

Chubb’s report is backed up by the release of a new study from Thales, researched by Ponemon Institute, which has exposed an increasing disparity between the rapid growth of data…

SMEs ‘Fail’ On Cyber Security

Computer Daily News October 10, 2019 No Comments

A survey by Chubb Australia suggests that only half of Australian SMEs are aware of their cyber reporting obligations, while less than half have a data breach response plan, and…

D-Link Expands Security Camera With New Multi Pack

Jan Arreza October 9, 2019 No Comments

D-Link ANZ has launched new multi-pack options and expanded its Omna range of security cameras. The new offering includes OMNA Wire-Free Indoor/Outdoor Camera Kit 4-Pack, 3-Pack kit, and the Omna…