SecurityWatch
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Five technology trends to embrace in 2019: Cyber security and beyond
on Mon 18 Feb 2019 15:46 
Technology has never moved faster. As it evolves, and new ideas come to fruition, technological change will continue to have an impact on our everyday lives whether it’s at work or at home. -
3D Face Unlock vs 2D Face Unlock: Which is more secure?
on Fri 01 Feb 2019 15:44 
How does 3D Face Unlock work? -
Facebook paid teenagers monthly for access to their data
on Thu 31 Jan 2019 09:38 
Facebook has been paying users as young as 13 up to $20 per month for access to their personal data in another effort to monitor social trends and capitalise on them. -
Recent antivirus tests are bad news for paid security suites
on Thu 31 Jan 2019 16:37 
Paid security suites offer a variety of services, but their basic AV capabilities are being equaled by free apps. -
Kaspersky Total Security vs. Norton Security Premium
on Wed 13 Feb 2019 15:43
Kaspersky is a fan favorite in the AV world, while Norton is a longtime brand that's not nearly as beloved. Who wins when these two suites mix it up? -
Apple escalates its fight with Facebook following report of data-collecting iPhone app
on Thu 31 Jan 2019 12:39 
Apple has had it up to here with Facebook. -
'Collection #1' reveals 773 million email addresses, passwords in one of largest data breaches ever
on Fri 18 Jan 2019 13:26 
You can check to see if your username and password have been leaked. -
Fortnite vulnerability could have enabled account hijacking
on Thu 17 Jan 2019 16:07 
Check Point reveals how trio of web vulnerabilities could allow account takeover -
2019 will see cyberattacks get smarter in Australia
on Wed 05 Dec 2018 11:38
2018 saw a new wave of highly-targeted social engineering attacks using social networks such as LinkedIn to gather information about a person’s co-workers, before sending emails to them impersonating their colleague. -
Deploying multiple security tools might just be the reason you’re breached
on Thu 06 Dec 2018 11:37
While businesses are investing heavily in endpoint security tools, constraints on staff availability and skills may mean that many of those tools aren’t applied as well as they should – and many are purchased but never even implemented or integrated within the company’s broader security strategy. -
Malwarebytes releases 2018 Q3 Cybercrime Tactics and Techniques Report
on Thu 18 Oct 2018 11:36 
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. -
5 most dangerous ransomware strains
on Tue 17 Jul 2018 12:20 
New ransomware variants are getting more sneaky and pervasive than ever. -
McAfee Labs says fileless cyberattacks are on the rise in 2018
on Wed 01 Aug 2018 12:49 
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
on Wed 01 Aug 2018 11:49 
Cisco Talos recently discovered several vulnerabilities present within the firmware of the Samsung SmartThings Hub. -
Cylance helps Australians stay smart online
on Fri 12 Oct 2018 11:34 
Cylance has announced an initiative to protect Australian families and small businesses with its Cylance Smart Antivirus software at no cost. -
Formjacking on the rise in lead up to festive shopping period
on Thu 04 Oct 2018 11:33 
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. -
Build trust by preventing data breaches & empowering consumer consent
on Mon 17 Sep 2018 11:32
If trust is the currency of the digital economy, then consumers must represent the central bank. And just like in the world of finance, organisations are held to certain standards if they want to be issued with more of that currency. -
Malwarebytes Global Study examines the true costs of Cybercrime in Australia
on Tue 14 Aug 2018 15:19 
Malwarebytes has released a report that examines the true cost of cybercrime on Australia businesses. -
F5 report finds Australian millennials don’t compromise on security
on Mon 13 Aug 2018 15:18 
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. -
New law to force tech companies to build features for police
on Tue 14 Aug 2018 15:20 
Government releases exposure draft of bill to increase ability of police and intelligence agencies to access communications services -
What happens if the Australian government locks Huawei out of 5G?
on Mon 02 Jul 2018 10:05
Will it affect my Huawei smartphone? -
Four times smart locks went wrong
on Mon 09 Jul 2018 12:19
There's a lot to like in the idea of smart locks but there's been no shortage of recent incidents that might give you pause about buying in just yet. -
Ten tips for safeguarding your finances from cybercrime this EOFY
on Tue 26 Jun 2018 14:55 
Tax-time is often synonymous with a spike in activity by cyber-criminals looking to take advantage of vulnerable users. Here are ten tips to reduce your risk during this end of financial year. -
Why is Bitcoin such a security hazard?
on Tue 19 Jun 2018 14:47 
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. -
Digital rights groups call for government to scrap surveillance bill
on Tue 11 Sep 2018 15:21 
Proposed legislation ‘effectively enacts insecurity by design’ -
Symantec confirm Norton Core router for Australian market
on Wed 16 May 2018 09:49 
First shown at last year's CES in Las Vegas, Symantec have now announced that Norton's first foray into hardware ADVERTISEMENT will be coming to the Australian market later this year. -
Amazon offers explanation after Alexa accidentally shares user’s data
on Mon 28 May 2018 11:47 
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. -
Only half of businesses have cybersecurity insurance
on Tue 12 Jun 2018 10:00 
Most companies are much better prepared for hurricanes and earthquakes then they are for cyber-attacks, according to figures from AIG. -
Spectre Lives: Intel, Google and Microsoft confirm new CPU vulnerability
on Wed 23 May 2018 15:52
Microsoft and Google have jointly disclosed a new CPU security vulnerability called Speculative Store Bypass (Variant 4). -
Hackers infect more than 500,000 Cisco devices as malicious attack looms
on Thu 24 May 2018 15:51 
Tech giant has high confidence that Russian government is behind the campaign -
Could the “Right To Be Forgotten” make the internet safer for children?
on Tue 15 May 2018 09:26
The internet is a powerful resource that can empower learning, communication and innovation. However, the assumption that this shared environment is a child-friendly one has never held up to much scrutiny. -
Consiloon malware found in hundreds of Android devices
on Mon 04 Jun 2018 10:50 
Thousands of users have been affected, and throughout May alone Avast Threat Labs saw the latest version of the adware on around 18,000 devices. -
Everything you need to know about Cyber Insurance
on Mon 07 May 2018 15:22 
Cyber insurance is designed to help an organisation or individual mitigate the risk of a cyber-related security breach by offsetting the costs involved with recovery. -
What is Cryptojacking and How Can You Protect Yourself From It?
on Mon 21 May 2018 10:24 
What is Cryptojacking and How Can You Protect Yourself From It? -
How machine learning could change cybersecurity for the worse
on Mon 23 Apr 2018 12:05
In the very near-future, machine learning is likely to be re-deployed by cyber-attackers looking to develop and distribute more dangerous and malicious threats. Worse still, this escalation might have already happened and we just don’t know about it yet. -
Building an ultra-safe password in six easy steps
on Mon 30 Apr 2018 11:50 
Building an ultra-safe password can sometimes be a hassle, but it’s usually worth it. Here are six tips that’ll help you put together the most-secure passwords. -
10 Alarming Cybersecurity Facts
on Tue 01 May 2018 09:55 
Here are ten things you need to know about modern cyber-security threats. -
Five apps to keep your phone malware free
on Fri 23 Mar 2018 12:15 
Here are five apps to get you started when it comes to keeping your phone malware free. -
After WannaCry, is ransomware in retreat?
on Fri 23 Mar 2018 10:13
After Wannacry, is the world finally ready to adapt and adopt better protections against these kinds of cybersecurity threats? -
Don’t Be Fooled By This: Twitter users to beware of ‘Free Cryptocurrency’ scams
on Fri 23 Mar 2018 09:08 
The persistent rise of cryptocurrency is changing the internet in a variety of ways, and although its relatively early days there has already been some high profile cryptocurrency fraud incidents. -
Deepfakes are just the beginning for cybersecurity's Faceswap nightmare
on Wed 04 Apr 2018 15:39
Security vendors warn the online practice of face-swapping could morph into a monster with chilling implications for the cybersecurity world. -
What is WPA3? What happened to WPA2?
on Fri 23 Mar 2018 14:11 
Experts say WPA3 will offer users and vendors both improved security and privacy for across their wireless devices. -
Security Basics: What’s the difference between ransomware and malware?
on Tue 17 Apr 2018 13:08 
While ransomware and malware can both sound pretty scary to an everyday user, it’s easy to get the two terms mixed up. Here’s a quick explanation designed to help you learn the differences and how the two relate to one another. -
Don’t Be Fooled By This: Corral Photography ‘Invoice’ is a scam
on Fri 23 Mar 2018 11:14 
MailGuard has detected an email scam impersonating an Australian wedding photography company called Corral Photography. -
What are the most common kinds of Android malware?
on Wed 11 Apr 2018 16:05 
Here’s a quick introduction to some of the most common kinds of Android malware. -
Is my smart speaker always listening?
on Thu 01 Feb 2018 14:50
Yes - but not in the way you think -
Who are The Lazarus Group?
on Thu 05 Apr 2018 14:34 
You might have seen or heard of or about something called “Lazarus” or “The Lazarus Group”. Here’s a quick rundown of what we know about them based on publicly released research by cybersecurity giants McAfee, Symantec and Kaspersky. -
Cybersecurity is a Shared Responsibility, Warns ESET
on Tue 17 Oct 2017 11:26 
“Raising awareness in this industry has never been more important,” warns Nick Fitzgerald, Senior Research Fellow at ESET. -
How Australian organisations can prevent cybercrime from taking a toll on their network
on Thu 19 Oct 2017 11:25 
Now is the time for businesses to streamline security infrastructure and drive threats out of their organisation at every opportunity. This will help make the organisation an extremely difficult target to even the most sophisticated cybercriminals. -
How artificial intelligence is becoming a key weapon in the cyber security war
on Fri 13 Oct 2017 11:28
Now is the time for business leaders to be thinking seriously about the role of AI in enterprise security strategy. -
Is your TV watching you?
on Thu 15 Mar 2018 11:23 
You probably enjoy watching your smart TV, but chances are that you don’t want it to watch you, too. However, “watching its watchers” is precisely what a smart TV can do. -
Security software is getting sexier, less annoying, and more reliable
on Mon 05 Feb 2018 11:24
While we can never be 100 percent secure, there is always the possibility to improve current software, and artificial intelligence is leading the charge towards sexier, simpler, and better computer security.
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