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Researchers teach Google and Amazon smart speakers to spy on users

Whitehats at Germany's Security Research Labs have successfully developed and deployed malicious apps for Google and Amazon's smart speakers.

McAfee releases 2019 Threat Predictions Report

McAfee has released its annual Threat Predictions Report, which outlines predictions for the cybersecurity landscape in 2019.

Malwarebytes releases 2018 Q3 Cybercrime Tactics and Techniques Report

The Q3 Malwarebytes Labs Cybercrime Tactics and Techniques report is designed to uncover the full picture of what is going on in the cybercrime landscape, delivering a report that provides insights and statistics from July through September 2018.

Cylance helps Australians stay smart online

Cylance has announced an initiative to protect Australian families and small businesses with its Cylance Smart Antivirus software at no cost.

McAfee QTR detects 2018 threat activity

McAfee has released its McAfee Labs Threats Report: September 2018, outlining the top security threats of 2018.

Formjacking on the rise in lead up to festive shopping period

Norton by Symantec has published new research about a major increase in formjacking attacks as Australians ramp up online shopping ahead of the festive season.

McAfee QTR sees cryptocurrency mining surge continue in second quarter

McAfee have released their Quarterly Threat Report, showing an 86% increase in known samples of cryptojacking in Q2 2018 alone.

Security experts hack unsuspecting family’s Amazon Echo

Online security experts vpnMentor have investigated the accessibility of Amazon Echo by hacking into one unsuspecting family’s device, highlighting how easily it could be tampered with.

Federal Govt releases proposed reform to access encrypted communications

The Federal Government has published the changes it proposes in order to access encrypted communications.

Malwarebytes Global Study examines the true costs of Cybercrime in Australia

Malwarebytes has released a report that examines the true cost of cybercrime on Australia businesses.

New law to force tech companies to build features for police

Companies that provide communications services to Australians could be compelled to build new capabilities to help law enforcement agencies access information about how their services are being used, under a draft bill released today by the governmen...

F5 report finds Australian millennials don’t compromise on security

Australians are prioritising security over convenience when choosing and using apps, according to F5’s Curve of Convenience Report, which explores Asia’s Digital Generation app experience and expectations.

McAfee Labs says fileless cyberattacks are on the rise in 2018

McAfee Labs has released new research that reveals a shift in cybercriminals tactics away from external malware threats, towards ‘fileless’ attacks that leverage trusted Windows executables to invade systems and breach corporate networks.