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Google Chrome Gets Smarter Scam Warnings As AI-Powered Threats Surge

Dominic Bayley October 23, 2026 No Comments

Google is strengthening Chrome’s security protections with a new warning system designed to identify suspicious websites before they are officially classified as dangerous. The update introduces a new category called…

New Android Malware Puts Aussies At Risk

Jake Nelson September 14, 2021 No Comments

Security experts are warning of a new Android trojan targeting banking apps, as well as apps such as Amazon and PayPal. Dubbed S.O.V.A. by its creators – after the Russian…

Top-Selling TP-Link Router Full Of Security Holes

Jake Nelson September 3, 2021 No Comments

Serious security flaws have been discovered in a popular TP-Link router, with users urged to update vulnerable outdated firmware as soon as possible. The AC1200 Archer C50 (v6), which is…

Flubot Text Scam Turns To Phony Parcels

Jake Nelson September 1, 2021 No Comments

The Flubot malware scam plaguing Australian phones has a new trick, the ACCC has warned, with messages now telling potential victims a parcel is on its way to them. Flubot…

Huge Vulnerability: Microsoft Cloud Customers Exposed

Jake Nelson August 30, 2021 No Comments

Microsoft Azure is facing another security headache, with customers of flagship database service CosmosDB – including Fortune 500 firms – being urged to immediately rotate their access keys to guard…

Trend Micro Launches Security For Smart Devices

Jake Nelson August 19, 2021 No Comments

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 Device Security Ultimate is a comprehensive solution for…

ACSC Warns Of Ransomware As Canberra Steps In

Computer Daily News August 9, 2021 No Comments

The Australian Cyber Security Centre has issued an alert about a ransomware attack by criminals using malware called LockBit 2.0. The ACSC says multiple organisations across various industry sectors have…

Data Breach Costs Up 10pc, Lagging Pandemic Changes

Computer Daily News July 29, 2021 No Comments

Data breach costs for Australian companies reached their highest ever according to IBM Security’s annual data breach report. Australian companies faced an average cost of $3.7 million per incident, a…

Google Kicks 11 Malware-Laced Apps From Play Store

Jake Nelson July 22, 2021 No Comments

Users have been warned to get rid of 11 Android apps infected with the persistent Joker malware after they were booted from the Play Store. First found in 2017, Joker…

IAC Releases Cybersecurity Report

Computer Daily News July 20, 2021 No Comments

The Federal Government’s industry advisory committee on cyber security has made several recommendations aimed at helping improve Australia’s cybersecurity posture in the financial year ahead. A major focus of the…