About Sara
Sara Barker
Copywriter and Senior News Editor
Sara lives in a world of words and stories. For more than six years she has been delving deep into the rich world of tech news, content creation, journalism and reviews for Techday. She brings an academic background in information systems, marketing, radio, and journalism to her role. She enjoys casual gaming, cats, and reading.
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Malicious PoriewSpy app spies on Android devices in India
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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malware
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
A malicious app called PoriewSpy is targeting Android users in India and is capable of stealing device information as well as making audio recordings.
Cisco ASA appliances at risk of denial of service exploit
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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cisco
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exploits
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acsc
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has issued an official alert to those who use Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA).
Grant Thornton Australia strengthens cyber defences with Darktrace security
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Growth advisory firm Grant Thornton Australia has partnered with IT service provider The Missing Link to deploy Darktrace cybersecurity.
Attackers unleash Lokibot malware on unpatched Windows systems
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Lokibot malware targets unpatched Windows systems exploiting CVE-2017-11882; researchers urge timely updates and restricted installer access to combat threats.
Thwart phishers and their bait through a total security approach
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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malware
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phishing
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email security
How many people click on links and enter their details into dodgy phishing websites? Maybe your CEO is a specific target.
Surprise - the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games were hacked
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Games organisers have reportedly admitted that its servers had been attacked, forcing them to shut down the official website.
C6 Intelligence expands Asia footprint with new managing director
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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corruption
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money laundering
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c6 intelligence
Cybercrime prevention agency C6 Intelligence has expanded its Asia operations through the appointment of a new APAC managing director for the region.
Tokyo is now home to a Neustar anti-DDoS data scrubbing center
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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ddos
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data protection
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neustar
Neustar's DDoS defense network expands as Tokyo data scrubbing center becomes fully operational #cybersecurity.
AU & UK partnership creates secure open banking data system
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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data protection
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siss data services
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digi.me
Australians will be able to download their transactions into a ‘secure cloud library’ that they own and access.
Intel releases Spectre & Meltdown patches for some Skylake processors
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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spectre
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security vulnerabilities
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intel
Intel has rolled out patches for Spectre and Meltdown flaws in some Skylake processors, aiming to enhance data security amid previous update issues.
Crypto regulation will tame the 'wild west' of investment says Melbourne lawyer
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
With cryptocurrency regulation looming investors should welcome the changes rather than calling it quits, says one Australian tech lawyer.
Now's the time for Aussie firms to review their security, say vendors
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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siem
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Australians simply aren’t prepared for the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, even just with less than two weeks to go before the scheme takes effect.
Criminals exploit SSL encryption & free certificates in malware attacks
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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encryption
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zscaler
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ssl certificate
Firms may not inspect SSL traffic because they assume it comes from trusted sources. That has now changed and SSL is now a ‘significant’ blind spot'.
Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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tnt technologies
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ademco
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m&a
Singapore security solutions provider Ademco is making its first foray into Vietnam after purchasing 60% of Vietnam security provider TNT Technologies.
Full list of NETGEAR router vulnerabilities revealed - is your device on the list?
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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ndr
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netgear
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router
Many NETGEAR routers were subject to vulnerabilities that allowed attackers to take control of the devices through a password recovery feature.
Corporate SaaS apps teeming with malware - OneDrive scores highest infection rate
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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casb
The research showed that 44% of scanned organisations had some form of malware in at least one of their cloud applications.
Singtel Innov8 backs 'deception tech' firm Attivo Networks for APAC expansion
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
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singtel
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funding
Singtel Group’s venture capital arm Singtel Innov8 is backing US ‘deception technology’ firm Attivo Networks through an undisclosed amount of funding.
Why is Hivint funding an Australian white hat hacking group? To grow the infosec community, of course
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
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hackers
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hivint
This homegrown Australian cybersecurity consulting firm is backing HHH to the tune of $15,000 – all to improve the infosec community.
HP: Fewer than half of Australian SMBs prepared for mandatory data breach laws
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
SMBs across the country may be unsure about the mandatory data breach disclosure laws that are just around the corner.
Dimension Data to offer Cisco cloud security platform
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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cloud security
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cisco
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dimension data
Dimension first implemented Cisco tech for its 28,000 employees and saw its clients’ requirements for supporting an increasingly mobile workforce.