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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.

Vulnerabilities found in Samsung SmartThings Hub

Cisco Talos recently discovered several vulnerabilities present within the firmware of the Samsung SmartThings Hub.

Synology Unveils Surveillance Station 8.2 Beta

Synology has announced the Beta availability of Surveillance Station 8.2, inviting testers around the world to join the beta testing program.

Bitdefender unveils new 2019 product line

Bitdefender launches its 2019 consumer security product line, which aims to stop criminals before they attack.

Ticketmaster warns Australian customers of possible data breach

Australian customers may be affected by a Ticketmaster data breach, the company has revealed.

Why is Bitcoin such a security hazard?

Despite the promise of Blockchain technologies to bring better security to online transactions and business processes, its rapid growth and adoption is bringing new cyber risks with equal force that will likely evolve with continued success.

No, We Didn't Get Hacked: Dixons' PC World loses customer data in cyber attack

As reported by Reuters earlier this week, British mobile phone and electrical retail chain Dixons Carphone has reported their second major cyber attack in three years after discovering unauthorised access to the payment data of PC World retail custom...

Amazon offers explanation after Alexa accidentally shares user’s data

Following reports that a woman in the United States had a conversation with her husband recorded and sent to an employee, Amazon have moved to assuage security concerns around their Amazon Echo smart speaker.

GDPR comes into force, ramifications visible from day one

New European privacy regulations went into effect on 25 May that will force companies to be more attentive to how they handle customer data.

Hackers infect more than 500,000 devices as malicious attack looms

Cisco has warned that hackers have infected at least 500,000 routers and storage devices in dozens of countries with sophisticated malicious software.