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WEEKLY SECURITY WRAP

Tuesday April 7, 2020

  Latest News  

ASD mounts offensive operations against cybercrime infrastructure

By Julian Bajkowski

As other forms of criminal enterprise dry up.

Zoom meetings weakly encrypted and get keys from China

By Juha Saarinen

Weak encryption and dubious key handling means Zoom is "Not suited for secrets".

ASD issues warning over cheap and nasty video conferencing

By Julian Bajkowski

But carefully doesn't mention Zoom by name.

Windows flaw lets Zoom leak network credentials, runs code remotely

By Juha Saarinen

Careful clicking on links starting with \\ in Zoom.

Infosec researchers at loggerheads as new Zoom zero-day goes public

By Juha Saarinen

Googler vs Googler in rare disclosure dissension.

Marriott discloses second data breach in two years

By Staff Writers

5.2 million guests exposed.

Australian health sector does not have 'cybersecurity problem', says insurer

By Ry Crozier

Despite consistently high number of notifiable data breaches.

Musk's SpaceX bans Zoom over privacy and security concerns

By Staff Writers

Zoom CEO promises to do better.

Zoom shares slip over security concerns, rising competition

By Staff Writer

As the video app battles privacy concerns and competition from deep-pocketed rivals.

Two US state AGs seek info on Zoom's privacy practices

By Amal S

After multiple reports questioned the privacy and security of the video-conferencing app.

EU justice chief urges US tech giants to halt virus clickbaits

By Foo Yun Chee and Gabriela Baczynska

Google and Facebook slammed for monetising fake news instead of stopping deluge.

5G coronavirus conspiracy theory is dangerous fake nonsense, UK says

By Guy Faulconbridge and Kate Holton

After masts in several parts of the country were torched.

Italy's social security website hit by hacker attack

By Staff Writer

Forcing shut as people were apply for benefits, head of the welfare agency said.

Putin takes coronavirus precautions as Moscow unveils tracking app

By Alexander Marrow and Vladimir Soldatkin

For people who have been ordered to stay home because of the outbreak.

Huawei warns China will strike back against new US restrictions

By David Kirton

After American trade curbs dealt a blow to its overseas sales in 2019.

  Most Read  

Windows flaw lets Zoom leak network credentials, runs code remotely

Woolworths, Coles to raise tap-and-go limit to $200

Google location data shows Australia grinding to halt

Australia launches COVID-19 app, WhatsApp chat

Infosec researchers at loggerheads as new Zoom zero-day goes public

 
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