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EU executive revisits data retention
Previous bill dismissed over privacy concerns.
Google pays up front for bug hunting
Introduces vulnerability research grants.
AGD slammed for secrecy on data retention costs
Data retention committee angry at being kept in the dark.
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SA govt stands firm against offshore data hosting Powered by SC Magazine
By Paris Cowan | 3 days ago | Comment Now 
Kicks off statewide cloud panel.
 
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No rules for data destruction in retention scheme Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | 3 days ago | Comment Now 
Optus echoes spy watchdog concerns.
 
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Tech vendors hit back at new Chinese trade rules Powered by SC Magazine
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Business lobby groups urge Beijing to postpone new policy.
 
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Vodafone labels ACMA data request report "inaccurate" Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | 3 days ago | Comment Now 
AGD figures should be used instead.
 
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Telstra refuses to disclose cost of data retention Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | 4 days ago | Comment Now 
Warns of hacker's paradise.
 
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Serious vulnerability discovered in 'secure' Blackphone Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | 4 days ago | Comment Now 
Silent Circle scrambles to fix full-compromise flaw in device.
 
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Linux distros quickly patch critical 'Ghost' vulnerability Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | 5 days ago | Comment Now 
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 | 5 days 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 | 5 days 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 | 5 days 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 | 5 days 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 | 6 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 | Jan 23, 2015 | 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 | Jan 23, 2015 | 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 | Jan 23, 2015 | 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 | Jan 22, 2015 | 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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