Juha Saarinen

Juha Saarinen has been covering the technology sector since the mid-1990s for publications around the world. He has been writing 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. Google

Recent articles by Juha Saarinen

Russians arrest REvil ransomware raiders

Russians arrest REvil ransomware raiders

Fourteen arrested, millions in illicit funds seized.
Juha Saarinen Jan 16 2022 9:57AM Security
Signal encrypted messaging app founder calls it quits

Signal encrypted messaging app founder calls it quits

Moxie Marlinspike hands over the reins.
Juha Saarinen Jan 11 2022 3:52PM Security
Microsoft kicks off 2022 with email blocking Exchange bug

Microsoft kicks off 2022 with email blocking Exchange bug

Coding error crashes anti-malware scanner.
Juha Saarinen Jan 2 2022 10:03AM Security
New patch issued for log4j, Google scopes out vulnerability impact

New patch issued for log4j, Google scopes out vulnerability impact

Upgrade to 2.17.0 to avoid denial of service condition.
Juha Saarinen Dec 18 2021 12:23PM Security
Meta boots hired threat actors allegedly spying on Aussie users

Meta boots hired threat actors allegedly spying on Aussie users

New Zealand also named as a customer of 'webint' surveillance firm.
Juha Saarinen Dec 17 2021 10:50AM Security
NSO Group used fake GIFs to hack Apple iMessage

NSO Group used fake GIFs to hack Apple iMessage

"One of the most technically sophisticated exploits we've ever seen": Google Project Zero.
Juha Saarinen Dec 16 2021 7:04AM Security
Log4Shell patch incomplete, new fix issued

Log4Shell patch incomplete, new fix issued

JNDI functionality now disabled by default.
Juha Saarinen Dec 15 2021 4:01PM Security
Log4j's project sponsorship skyrockets after critical bug exploitation

Log4j's project sponsorship skyrockets after critical bug exploitation

Demanding work done for free not sustainable.
Juha Saarinen Dec 13 2021 11:14AM Security
Critical 'Log4Shell' RCE zero-day exploited in large numbers

Critical 'Log4Shell' RCE zero-day exploited in large numbers

Millions of applications use vulnerable Java logging library.
Juha Saarinen Dec 11 2021 10:06AM Security
GoDaddy took weeks to revoke compromised certificates

GoDaddy took weeks to revoke compromised certificates

Not hours.
Juha Saarinen Dec 10 2021 2:30PM Security
Amazon shutters website ranking service Alexa Internet

Amazon shutters website ranking service Alexa Internet

One of the Internet's best-known properties to disappear.
Juha Saarinen Dec 10 2021 9:16AM Cloud
Google cleans up after Glupteba malware botnet

Google cleans up after Glupteba malware botnet

Takes legal action against alleged Russian botnet operators.
Juha Saarinen Dec 8 2021 6:37AM Security
Gravatar profile add-on leaks data on millions of users

Gravatar profile add-on leaks data on millions of users

Details of just under 114 million users in hackers' hands.
Juha Saarinen Dec 6 2021 1:21PM Security
Config error left 190 Australian organisations open to phishing attacks

Config error left 190 Australian organisations open to phishing attacks

Over-permissive SPF record to blame.
Juha Saarinen Dec 2 2021 6:52AM Security
Serious vulnerabilities found in HP printer models

Serious vulnerabilities found in HP printer models

Follow HP's best practice for security to avoid getting print pwned.
Juha Saarinen Dec 1 2021 12:23PM Security
UK privacy watchdog wants to fine Clearview AI $31m

UK privacy watchdog wants to fine Clearview AI $31m

Facial recognition network trialled by cops may have broken laws.
Juha Saarinen Nov 30 2021 10:16AM Security
Kiwis keen on vaccination records trigger DDoS defences

Kiwis keen on vaccination records trigger DDoS defences

NZ government site buckles under visitor strain.
Juha Saarinen Nov 18 2021 12:33PM Cloud
Emotet malware rises from the ashes

Emotet malware rises from the ashes

New samples captured by security researchers.
Juha Saarinen Nov 17 2021 11:42AM Security
Researchers defeat 'Rowhammer' attack mitigations

Researchers defeat 'Rowhammer' attack mitigations

Bitflipping Blacksmith exploit hammers DRAM vendors.
Juha Saarinen Nov 16 2021 12:54PM Security
FBI email infrastructure hijacked to send out fake messages

FBI email infrastructure hijacked to send out fake messages

Bogus warnings blame cyber security expert for attacks.
Juha Saarinen Nov 15 2021 12:15PM Security

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