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Security flaw in Xiaomi electric scooters could have deadly consequences

Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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Xiaomi's M365 electric scooters pose severe risks due to Bluetooth security flaws, potentially allowing attackers to control and endanger riders.
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Bug makes Android phones hackable via PNG image files

Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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This means any application handling PNG files that have been carefully crafted by an attacker can end up running the attacker's code.
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APRA Prudential Standard CPS 234: How to communicate with the board

Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's standard, CPS 234, is aimed at minimising the threat of cyber attacks for APRA-regulated entities.
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Quick thinking remedies vulnerability in Schneider Electric ICS controller

Fri, 7th Sep 2018
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Radiflow discovered that a serious vulnerability in the devices put the safety and availability of ICS networks in jeopardy.
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Flaw discovered in Intel chips, allows attackers to steal cloud data

Thu, 16th Aug 2018
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A newly discovered flaw in Intel chips, dubbed Foreshadow, can lead attackers to access sensitive data from personal computers and cloud services.
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Exclusive interview: Major MFA vulnerability discovered in Microsoft's ADFS

Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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A critical flaw in Microsoft's ADFS allows bypassing MFA, posing a severe risk, warns Okta's REX team. Urgent patching is recommended for users.
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At-work collaboration apps most vulnerable to cyber attacks

Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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cloud services
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cloud communications
According to a survey of 500 decision makers across several industries, 80% believe that cloud collaboration tools are vulnerable to cyber attacks.
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Google Chrome launches new feature to block Spectre attacks

Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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Google Chrome's latest update brings 'site isolation' to prevent Spectre attacks, offering advanced protection by isolating each tab's process.
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GitHub rolls out security alerts feature for Python

Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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GitHub adds security alerts for Python, allowing users to be notified when their code depends on packages with known vulnerabilities.
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Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report

Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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Check Point's latest Global Threat Index reveals that Trojan malware families enter Top 10 Most Wanted Ranking; Cryptomining remains top of the list.
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BMW awards Chinese security team's work in exposing connected vehicle vulnerabilities

Thu, 24th May 2018
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When Chinese security researchers found vulnerabilities in BMW's connected vehicles, BMW didn't just fix the vulnerabilities, it awarded the team.
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Report: Open source software plagued with vulnerabilities

Mon, 21st May 2018
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78% of 1100 examined codebases contained at least one open source vulnerability, with an average of 64 vulnerabilities per codebase.
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OWASP vulnerabilities plague mobile apps: Data leakage a major concern

Wed, 9th May 2018
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Across two million applications analysed by Pradeo's security engine, almost one third of applications contained an OWASP vulnerability.
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Electronic lock vulnerabilities can lead attackers directly to your hotel room

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Next time you stay at a hotel as part of a business or personal trip, you may want to ask if the hotel's locking systems are up-to-date.
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Illumio & Qualys combine forces to offer vulnerability threat mapping

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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threat intelligence
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Illumio and Qualys are joining forces to combine threat data and application dependency mapping to show potential cyber attack paths in real time.
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GitHub boosts bug bounty program & payouts in 2017 with more to come this year

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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GitHub's Security Bug Bounty program paid out more than US$166,000 in 2017 after a significant payout revamp that doubled amounts across the board.
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Connected medical devices pose serious security risks for healthcare firms

Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Healthcare organisations around the world may be using medical devices that come with serious cybersecurity risks.
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CERT Australia reveals this year's cybersecurity challenges

Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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Criminals will exploit known vulnerabilities; social engineering will craft sophisticated networks; supply chain targeting will target third parties..
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Intel amplifies Bug Bounty rewards to attract more security researchers

Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Intel has boosted its Bug Bounty rewards to attract more researchers, with up to USD $250,000 available for side channel vulnerabilities in its products.
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67% of organisations say they're understaffed to handle cybersecurity

Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
RiskIQ's survey paints a grim picture that forecasts a 'perfect storm' where the problem of staff shortages collides with escalating cybercrime.