Juha Saarinen

Juha Saarinen has been covering the technology sector since the mid-1990s for publications around the world. In addition to techpartner.news, he has written for iTnews since 2010 and also contributes to the New Zealand Herald, the Guardian and Wired's Threat Level section.

He is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Recent articles by Juha Saarinen

Researcher who halted WannaCrypt wins $13k bug bounty

Researcher who halted WannaCrypt wins $13k bug bounty

MalwareTech donates reward to charity.
Juha Saarinen May 16 2017 11:45AM Security
New WannaCrypt variants emerge

New WannaCrypt variants emerge

Fears of no kill switch unfounded so far.
Juha Saarinen May 16 2017 6:48AM Security
Govts must report vulnerabilities to vendors: Microsoft

Govts must report vulnerabilities to vendors: Microsoft

Top legal officer calls for "Digital Geneva Convention".
Juha Saarinen May 15 2017 10:15AM Security
Microsoft releases WannaCrypt patch for Windows XP, Server 2003

Microsoft releases WannaCrypt patch for Windows XP, Server 2003

"Highly unusual" step to protect users against NSA-derived ransomware.
Juha Saarinen May 14 2017 9:00AM Security
ABC anoints first chief digital and information officer

ABC anoints first chief digital and information officer

To lead broadcaster through transformation.
Juha Saarinen May 12 2017 11:42AM Telco/ISP
HP notebooks shipped with keylogging audio driver

HP notebooks shipped with keylogging audio driver

Users advised to delete bundled snoopware driver from laptop.
Juha Saarinen May 12 2017 8:20AM Security
Data centre fire strikes UniSuper

Data centre fire strikes UniSuper

Partial system shutdown at Port Melbourne facility.
Juha Saarinen May 12 2017 7:00AM Hardware
Microsoft plugs zero-days exploited by cyber spies

Microsoft plugs zero-days exploited by cyber spies

RCEs rectified.
Juha Saarinen May 11 2017 6:40AM Security
Senate committee wants much stricter drone flying rules

Senate committee wants much stricter drone flying rules

Fear of accidents sparks raft of proposed regulations.
Juha Saarinen May 11 2017 6:31AM Oddware
Bank of Queensland scouts for cyber security head

Bank of Queensland scouts for cyber security head

To represent BoQ externally and attract innovation talent.
Juha Saarinen May 10 2017 8:50AM Financial Services
We are not Russian spies: Kaspersky

We are not Russian spies: Kaspersky

Security vendor denies US allegations.
Juha Saarinen May 10 2017 8:10AM Security
Microsoft plugs critical remote exploit in anti-malware

Microsoft plugs critical remote exploit in anti-malware

Flaw is the 'worst-ever in recent memory'.
Juha Saarinen May 9 2017 12:14PM Security
Bank heists via SS7 are bad news for telcos

Bank heists via SS7 are bad news for telcos

[Blog post] Inaction on old network could cost them dearly.
Juha Saarinen May 9 2017 10:30AM Security
Intel system management security hole worse than feared

Intel system management security hole worse than feared

Dell, Lenovo, Fujitsu and HP to release patched firmware.
Juha Saarinen May 8 2017 6:39AM Hardware
Confusion reigns over whether Aussie VPNs must keep user metadata

Confusion reigns over whether Aussie VPNs must keep user metadata

AGD refuses to provide clarity.
Juha Saarinen May 5 2017 6:45AM Security
Massive Google Docs phishing attack hits Gmail users

Massive Google Docs phishing attack hits Gmail users

Update: Self-replicating malware snarfs all contacts.
Juha Saarinen May 4 2017 6:21AM Security
Microsoft debuts locked-down Windows 10 S

Microsoft debuts locked-down Windows 10 S

Run any app you want, as long as it's from the Windows Store.
Juha Saarinen May 3 2017 9:44AM Security
SAN outages put dent in ATO's cybersecurity

SAN outages put dent in ATO's cybersecurity

Struggled to remain compliant.
Juha Saarinen May 1 2017 5:35PM Hardware
Australian govt sends first test e-invoice

Australian govt sends first test e-invoice

Cheque's in the email.
Juha Saarinen May 1 2017 12:49PM Financial Services
IBM shipped malware on USB sticks

IBM shipped malware on USB sticks

Trojan found with Storwize initialisation tool.
Juha Saarinen May 1 2017 6:40AM Software

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