Security

Telstra refuses to disclose cost of data retention
Warns of hacker's paradise.
Serious vulnerability discovered in 'secure' Blackphone
Silent Circle scrambles to fix full-compromise flaw in device.
Linux distros quickly patch critical 'Ghost' vulnerability
Big bad buffer overflow discovered.
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Adobe issues second emergency patch for exploited zero-day Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | 1 day 6 hours ago | Comment Now 
CVE-2015-0311 used to spread ransomware, researcher said.
 
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QWERTY keylogger linked to Regin malware Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | 1 day 9 hours ago | Comment Now 
Government developers thought to be behind both APTs.
 
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Apple fixes wi-fi issues, zero-days in OS X 10.10.2 Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | 1 day 9 hours ago | Comment Now 
Includes multiple hardware driver and security patches.
 
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Google can't 'safely' patch WebView Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | 1 day 23 hours ago | Comment Now 
Details why it won't address hole in old system component.
 
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Pilgrim pushes for data retention breach notices Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | 2 days ago | Comment Now 
Telcos have bad data security track record, Privacy Commissioner says.
 
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Google outs three Apple zero-day vulnerabilities Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | 6 days ago | Comment Now 
Lets loose after 90-day grace period.
 
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Barrett Brown handed 63 months in prison Powered by SC Magazine
By Adam Greenberg | 6 days ago | Comment Now 
Claims US govt still motivated by hyperlinking charge.
 
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Adobe issues fresh patches for Flash Player Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | 6 days ago | Comment Now 
Latest zero-day under investigation.
 
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Optus, Telstra urge Govt to commit to paying cost of data retention Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | 6 days ago | Comment Now 
Critics of scheme come out in droves.
 
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Zero-day Adobe Flash Player flaw discovered Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | Jan 22, 2015 | Comment Now 
Spotted in popular exploit kit used by attackers.
 
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Oracle releases 169-fix critical patch update Powered by SC Magazine
By Ashley Carman | Jan 22, 2015 | Comment Now 
"Flabbergasting" flaw fixed in E-Business Suite.
 
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Nearly all US arms programs found vulnerable to cyber attack Powered by SC Magazine
Jan 21, 2015 | Comment Now 
Report highlights infosec holes.
 
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Auditor says hackers could cause trouble on NSW roads Powered by SC Magazine
By Paris Cowan | Jan 21, 2015 | Comment Now 
Roads and Maritime refutes vulnerability claims.
 
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Hacker reveals stolen Aussie Travel Cover data is corrupted Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | Jan 21, 2015 | Comment Now 
Customers escape danger.
 
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Social media is the weakest link in enterprise security Powered by SC Magazine
By Alastair MacGibbon | Jan 20, 2015 | Comment Now 
[Opinion] Are web giants doing enough to protect your reputation online?
 
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Insider threat, cloud make OAIC's privacy checklist Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | Jan 20, 2015 | Comment Now 
New guide for handling personal data released.
 
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Former CIA boss joins Oracle Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | Jan 20, 2015 | Comment Now 
Ex-Secretary of Defense appointed to board.
 
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China Outlook attacked by MITM Powered by SC Magazine
Jan 20, 2015 | Comment Now 
Censorship watchdog Greatfire fingers CAC.
 
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Customer info stolen in Aussie Travel Cover data breach Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | Jan 20, 2015 | Comment Now 
Waits a month to inform customers.
 
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Over 1800 Minecraft account details posted on the web Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | Jan 20, 2015 | Comment Now 
Second largest leak in recent times.
 
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UK man arrested over PlayStation, Xbox attacks Powered by SC Magazine
Jan 19, 2015 | Comment Now 
Alleged Lizard Squad member taken in.
 
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UK and US to collaborate on war games Powered by SC Magazine
Jan 18, 2015 | Comment Now 
Two nations will test other's defenses.
 
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Nothing beats bulk intelligence gathering: US report Powered by SC Magazine
Jan 16, 2015 | Comment Now 
No "technology magic" alternative exists for security.
 
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Mozilla patches critical security flaws Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | Jan 16, 2015 | Comment Now 
Firefox, SeaMonkey and Thunderbird affected.
 
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Canada bans automatic software installations Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | Jan 16, 2015 | Comment Now 
Kosher code caught by anti-malware law.
 
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CommBank resurrects CISO role Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | Jan 15, 2015 | Comment Now 
[Updated] Cyber security chief gains new title.
 
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Apple two-factor authentication doesn't protect apps, website Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | Jan 15, 2015 | Comment Now 
Only enforced for iCloud access.
 
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Obama unveils proposed cybersecurity laws Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | Jan 14, 2015 | Comment Now 
Wants to criminalise sale of botnets, stolen financial data.
 
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Researchers uncover Aussie ransomware scourge Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | Jan 14, 2015 | Comment Now 
As many as 10,000 hit by TorrentLocker.
 
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US feds failing to protect govt buildings from cyber threats Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | Jan 14, 2015 | Comment Now 
Auditors slam Homeland Security for inaction.
 
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Hacking possible via low-power device emissions Powered by SC Magazine
By Doug Drinkwater | Jan 14, 2015 | Comment Now 
Data stolen even without an internet connection.
 
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Google stops patching core Android component Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | Jan 13, 2015 | Comment Now 
Millions of users potentially vulnerable to attack.
 
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Obama proposes national data breach notification Powered by SC Magazine
Jan 13, 2015 | Comment Now 
30 day threshold for reporting.
 
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Microsoft accuses Google of early bug publication Powered by SC Magazine
Jan 13, 2015 | Comment Now 
Windows 8.1 flaw revealed before Patch Tuesday fix.
 
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Islamist hackers breach US military networks Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | Jan 13, 2015 | Comment Now 
CENTCOM data captured.
 
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Sony Pictures CEO prepares for life post-hack Powered by SC Magazine
Jan 12, 2015 | Comment Now 
Costs will be covered by insurance, chief says.
 
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Obama to announce new cybersecurity plans Powered by SC Magazine
Jan 12, 2015 | Comment Now 
Identity theft, privacy protection and broadband on the agenda.
 
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Bitcoin value continues to decline Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | Jan 12, 2015 | Comment Now 
No recovery after million dollar raid on Bitstamp.
 
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Microsoft dumps free pre-Patch Tuesday notices Powered by SC Magazine
By Paris Cowan | Jan 9, 2015 | Comment Now 
Advance notification service limited to premier customers.
 
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OpenSSL update targets eight vulnerabilities Powered by SC Magazine
By Adam Greenberg | Jan 9, 2015 | Comment Now 
Analysts recommend upgrading 'within days'.
 
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Ukraine blames Russian govt for German website hack Powered by SC Magazine
By Erik Kirschbaum | Jan 9, 2015 | Comment Now 
German Parliament, Chancellor's websites hit.
 
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Trojan targeting Linux systems could be amassing DDoS 'army' Powered by SC Magazine
By Ashley Carman | Jan 8, 2015 | Comment Now 
'XOR.DDoS' discovered by researchers.
 
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'Sloppy' Sony hackers exposed own IP addresses Powered by SC Magazine
By Emily Flitter, Mark Hosenball | Jan 8, 2015 | Comment Now 
Slip-ups lead investigators to North Korean administration.
 
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Gogo inflight wi-fi uses man-in-the-middle malware tactics Powered by SC Magazine
Jan 7, 2015 | Comment Now 
Spoofs web security to keep flyers off You Tube.
 
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North Korea boosts cyber forces Powered by SC Magazine
Jan 7, 2015 | Comment Now 
Expands strength of Bureau 121 to 6000.
 
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European bitcoin exchange hacked Powered by SC Magazine
By Penny Wolf | Jan 6, 2015 | Comment Now 
Bitstamp suspends trading after over $6m stolen.
 
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Google discloses zero-day bug in Windows Powered by SC Magazine
Jan 6, 2015 | Comment Now 
Gave Microsoft 90 days grace to patch the flaw.
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