New Android Malware Puts Aussies At Risk
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September 14, 2021
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Security experts are warning of a new Android trojan targeting banking apps, as well as apps such as Amazon and PayPal. Dubbed... Read More
Top-Selling TP-Link Router Full Of Security Holes
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September 3, 2021
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Serious security flaws have been discovered in a popular TP-Link router, with users urged to update vulnerable outdated firmware as soon as... Read More
Flubot Text Scam Turns To Phony Parcels
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September 1, 2021
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The Flubot malware scam plaguing Australian phones has a new trick, the ACCC has warned, with messages now telling potential victims a... Read More
NBN Speeds Reach Highest Yet, 300k More Premises To Get Fibre
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August 31, 2021
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NBN speeds have again climbed to record highs, with more plans now hitting their advertised maximum speeds as NBN Co announces an... Read More
Huge Vulnerability: Microsoft Cloud Customers Exposed
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August 30, 2021
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Microsoft Azure is facing another security headache, with customers of flagship database service CosmosDB – including Fortune 500 firms – being urged... Read More
Aussies Flock To Faster NBN Plans
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August 20, 2021
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Australians are continuing to move to faster NBN plans, with 400,000 residential broadband customers upgrading their speeds to higher tiers in the... Read More
Trend Micro Launches Security For Smart Devices
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August 19, 2021
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Trend Micro has unveiled a new all-in-one security service protecting PCs, Macs, mobile phones, tablets, and smart home devices. The cybersecurity firm’s... Read More
ACCC Takes Big Three Telcos To Court Over NBN Speeds
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August 9, 2021
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The ACCC is suing Australia’s big three NBN providers, alleging that Telstra, Optus, and TPG all misled customers on their maximum speeds.... Read More
Entertainment Spurs Increase In NBN Use During Pandemic
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August 9, 2021
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The NBN is giving the average customer almost $2000 in value per year, according to research by NBN Co and Accenture, as... Read More
Cisco Denies Private Cloud Subscription Service Report
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August 9, 2021
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Cisco Systems has denied reports it is planning to offer a system to help companies shift to private data centres from public... Read More
ACSC Warns Of Ransomware As Canberra Steps In
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August 9, 2021
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The Australian Cyber Security Centre has issued an alert about a ransomware attack by criminals using malware called LockBit 2.0. The ACSC... Read More
Inmarsat Plans Low-Earth 5G Mobile Satellites
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August 3, 2021
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UK satellite company Inmarsat is planning to launch a constellation of low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites with 5G mobile and GEO capabilities, to offer... Read More
NBN Co Still Undecided On Retail IP Relief
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July 29, 2021
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NBN Co says it has still not decided whether to provide relief for retail internet providers including Telstra, Optus and TPG Telecom... Read More
Data Breach Costs Up 10pc, Lagging Pandemic Changes
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July 29, 2021
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Data breach costs for Australian companies reached their highest ever according to IBM Security’s annual data breach report. Australian companies faced an... Read More
Google Kicks 11 Malware-Laced Apps From Play Store
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July 22, 2021
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Users have been warned to get rid of 11 Android apps infected with the persistent Joker malware after they were booted from... Read More
IAC Releases Cybersecurity Report
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July 20, 2021
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The Federal Government’s industry advisory committee on cyber security has made several recommendations aimed at helping improve Australia’s cybersecurity posture in the... Read More
Microsoft Alleges Israeli Group Sold Tools To Hack Windows
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July 19, 2021
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Microsoft has alleged an Israeli group sold a tool to hack into its Windows software. Citizen Lab, a joint venture between Microsoft... Read More
Aust Boardrooms Abuzz With Cybersecurity Chatter
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July 16, 2021
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A new report by Nozomi Networks has found Australian boardrooms are becoming increasingly aware of how cyberattacks could impact their business. “In... Read More
Work From Home Fuelling Fintech Cyberattacks
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July 15, 2021
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British financial firms have been warned to bolster their defences in the face of rocketing cyberattacks after employees began working from home.... Read More
Sophos Delivers State Of Ransomware Education Report
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July 15, 2021
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Sophos has launched a report which looks at the extent and impact of ransomware attacks on educational institutions globally during 2020. Sophos... Read More
Back To The Future As NBN Co Doles Out $1bn For FTTP
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July 15, 2021
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NBN Co has awarded four construction contracts valued at more than $1 billion to upgrade homes and businesses across Australia to fibre... Read More
Security Input Sought For New Apps
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July 14, 2021
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Some 10 cyberattacks a year at Australian organisations go undetected by security tools and are discovered only when something negative happens, according... Read More
Government Calls On Industry To Tighten Up Cybersecurity
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July 14, 2021
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The Australian government is discussing new standards with local companies on cyber security that could see company directors held personally responsible for... Read More
Biden Pressures Putin To Disrupt Cybercriminals
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July 12, 2021
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US President Joe Biden has pressed Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call to take action to stem recent ransomware attacks... Read More
Aust Companies Hit By Kaseya Cyber-Attack
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July 7, 2021
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Kaseya has informed the Australian Cyber Security Centre that at least five managed-service providers across Australia were affected by the global ransomware... Read More
Biden Orders Probe Into Ransomware Attack
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July 5, 2021
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US President Joe Biden has directed intelligence agencies to investigate who was behind a sophisticated ransomware attack that hit hundreds of American... Read More
NBN Speeds Hit New High Water Mark
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June 30, 2021
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Fixed-line NBN speeds are continuing to pick up across Australia, the ACCC says, reaching a new performance high in its latest Measuring... Read More
Aust Organisations Embrace Cloud As Market Hits $1.4bn
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June 30, 2021
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Research outfit Gartner says Australia’s infrastructure as a service market surged to $1.4 billion in total revenue in 2020 up more than... Read More
SolarWinds Hackers Blamed For More Cyberattacks
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June 28, 2021
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Microsoft has warned customers a hacker may have gained access to personal details through one of its service agents and then used... Read More
NBN Roundtable Positive Step For Reform, Says ACCC
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June 22, 2021
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The ACCC has hailed a recent industry roundtable as a first step towards future reform of NBN regulations. Held last week between... Read More
Ukrainian Police Arrest Ransomware Suspects
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June 18, 2021
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Multiple suspects believed to be linked to the Clop ransomware gang have been detained in Ukraine after a joint operation from law... Read More
ASD Calls For Unprecedented Powers To Halt Cyberattacks
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June 18, 2021
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An inquiry into the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill, has been told the Australian Signals Directorate needs wide-ranging powers to enable... Read More
PM Tosses Cyber Attack Hat Into British Spy Arena
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June 16, 2021
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After wrapping up the G7 leaders summit in London, PM Scott Morrison has met with British intelligence officials, to discuss cyber security... Read More
Euro Privacy Group Aims To Crumble “Cookie Terror”
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June 1, 2021
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A European privacy group is issuing more than 500 GDPR complaints in a crusade against what it dubs “cookie banner terror”. Noyb,... Read More
Microsoft Says SolarWinds Hackers Targeting Government
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May 31, 2021
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Microsoft says the group behind the SolarWinds cyberattack identified late last year is now targeting government agencies, think tanks, consultants, and non-governmental... Read More
Online Extortionist Conti Gang Hits 16 US Facilities
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May 24, 2021
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The FBI says that the same group of online extortionists blamed for attacks on the Irish health system have also hit at... Read More
Owners Move To Ditch High Risk Eufy Security Cameras, Distributor Fails To Say Where Servers Are Located
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May 19, 2021
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The maker of Chinese security camera Eufy which is widely sold at JB Hi Fi appear to have a major security problem... Read More
Cyberattacks Cost Businesses Tens Of Thousands Each Year
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May 18, 2021
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Cyber-attacks are costing small businesses in the US as much as US$25,000 a year according to new research by international insurance company... Read More
Labor Systems Taken Offline As Ransomware Group Attacks
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May 18, 2021
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A NSW police cyber-crime squad and IT forensic experts are said to be investigating a recent ransomware attack by hacker group Avaddon.... Read More
DarkSide Get Their Money As Cyber-Attacks Escalate
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May 17, 2021
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A major US fuel pipeline has reportedly paid cyber-criminal gang DarkSide nearly US$5 million in ransom, following a cyber-attack that is causing... Read More
Cyber-Attacks On Rise: Cloudflare
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May 13, 2021
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Cybersecurity provider Cloudflare says it has observed a significant rise in threats toward its customers in recent months. The comments come from... Read More
Security Supremo Kaminsky Dies
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April 27, 2021
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Celebrated information security researcher Dan Kaminsky has died of a Type 1 diabetic disease, aged just 42. He was mostly known for... Read More
Australia’s ClickStudios Takes 28-Hour Supply-Chain Hit
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April 27, 2021
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Australian company ClickStudios has warned users of its enterprise password manager Passwordstate that a supply chain attack may have led to its... Read More
Cybersecurity Top Priority For New Home Affairs Minister
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April 19, 2021
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Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews, recently elevated to the position in the latest Cabinet reshuffle, says she will make cyber security and... Read More
Aussie Biz Warned: Phishing Attacks Are On The Way
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April 15, 2021
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Australian companies and organisations using Fortinet services have been urged to brace for a round of denial of service and phishing attacks... Read More
Uniden Launches Two New Security Cameras At Bunnings
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April 8, 2021
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Uniden is rolling out two new security cameras exclusively at Bunnings Warehouse. The indoor Uniden Guardian App Cam Home features a 2K... Read More
Global Chip Drought Is Affecting Australia’s NBN
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April 8, 2021
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That tiny but mighty piece of technology – the silicon computer chip – is wreaking havoc on the world as its supply... Read More
Telstra, Optus Escalate 5G Speed Wars
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April 8, 2021
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Telstra has hit back at Optus’ claim yesterday that it achieved “record” 5G speeds at a mmWave test in Brisbane. Optus, working... Read More
New Radar-Powered Ring Camera On The Way
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April 8, 2021
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Ring has added radar to its newest wired floodlight camera, and opened pre-orders for its upcoming video doorbell. The new Ring Floodlight... Read More
Google Maps Is Getting A 2021 Refresh With New AI Functions
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March 31, 2021
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Google Maps is the most relied-upon app in Google’s suite, so it’s good news that the company has just announced plans for... Read More
