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Microsoft Alleges Israeli Group Sold Tools To Hack Windows

Computer Daily News July 19, 2021 No Comments

Microsoft has alleged an Israeli group sold a tool to hack into its Windows software. Citizen Lab, a joint venture between Microsoft and citizen rights groups, alleged hacking tool vendor…

Aust Boardrooms Abuzz With Cybersecurity Chatter

Computer Daily News July 16, 2021 No Comments

A new report by Nozomi Networks has found Australian boardrooms are becoming increasingly aware of how cyberattacks could impact their business. “In Australia and New Zealand, we’ve seen much greater…

Work From Home Fuelling Fintech Cyberattacks

Computer Daily News July 15, 2021 No Comments

British financial firms have been warned to bolster their defences in the face of rocketing cyberattacks after employees began working from home. The UK Financial Stability Board (FSB), which coordinates…

Sophos Delivers State Of Ransomware Education Report

Computer Daily News July 15, 2021 No Comments

Sophos has launched a report which looks at the extent and impact of ransomware attacks on educational institutions globally during 2020. Sophos State of Ransomware in Education 2021 focuses on…

Security Input Sought For New Apps

Computer Daily News July 14, 2021 No Comments

Some 10 cyberattacks a year at Australian organisations go undetected by security tools and are discovered only when something negative happens, according to IT analysts Enterprise Strategy Group. The study…

Government Calls On Industry To Tighten Up Cybersecurity

Computer Daily News July 14, 2021 No Comments

The Australian government is discussing new standards with local companies on cyber security that could see company directors held personally responsible for ransomware attacks and other breaches. Home Affairs Minister…

Biden Pressures Putin To Disrupt Cybercriminals

Computer Daily News July 12, 2021 No Comments

US President Joe Biden has pressed Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call to take action to stem recent ransomware attacks from Russia-based groups. Biden said he made it…

Aust Companies Hit By Kaseya Cyber-Attack

Computer Daily News July 7, 2021 No Comments

Kaseya has informed the Australian Cyber Security Centre that at least five managed-service providers across Australia were affected by the global ransomware attack which hit the software company’s on-premises customers.…

Biden Orders Probe Into Ransomware Attack

Computer Daily News July 5, 2021 No Comments

US President Joe Biden has directed intelligence agencies to investigate who was behind a sophisticated ransomware attack that hit hundreds of American businesses and led to suspicions of Russian gang…

SolarWinds Hackers Blamed For More Cyberattacks

Computer Daily News June 28, 2021 No Comments

Microsoft has warned customers a hacker may have gained access to personal details through one of its service agents and then used information to launch hacking attempts against them. The…