iOS exploit found, $1m bounty paid
04 November, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGovernment agencies may soon be able to pay for a method to spy on iOS owners by exploiting a method that allows remote jailbreaking and code execution on untethered iOS devices.
Consumers confident they can handle IoT security
16 October, 2015Is the Internet of Things safe? ISACA's latest survey suggests a major confidence gap about the security of connected devices between the average consumer and cybersecurity professionals.
SQL Server 2005 approaching end of life
15 October, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCompanies still using Microsoft's SQL Server 2005 will have less than six months to upgrade before the ageing operating system reaches its end of extended life.
Dangerous iOS malware discovered in the wild
22 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAt least 39 popular apps on the Chinese iTunes store are infected with a powerful and insidious malware that has made unprecedented attacks on the iOS ecosystem, analysis indicates.
Security round-up: Symantec to sell Veritas
12 August, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSymantec has announced a US$8bn deal to sell its Veritas unit, while Oracle and the UK's Export Control Organisation have come under fire from the security community.
Microsoft still earning millions from Win XP support
25 June, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe US Navy has agreed to pay Microsoft US$9m to continue supporting its Windows XP installations, while HP's ZDI has published details of an exploit in IE that could allow attackers to bypass Windows' ASLR security feature.
Lenovo exposed users to "massive security risk"
08 May, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMere months after Lenovo's Superfish snafu, the company has been accused of having a "massive security risk" in pre-patched versions of its pre-loaded software.
Mobile app makers slow to patch critical flaws
25 February, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingEighteen of the 25 most popular mobile apps found by the US CERT to have critical SSL vulnerabilities are still at risk six months later, according to a McAfee Labs report.
Adobe confirms third zero-day Flash exploit
04 February, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTrend Micro said it has discovered a new zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Flash, the third such exploit uncovered since Adobe's last Patch Tuesday.
UXC, Senetas team up on data security
24 April, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUXC and Senetas have formed a partnership to offer tailored encryption products for government and enterprise customers.
Akamai completes purchase of DDoS vendor Prolexic
19 February, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAkamai has acquired DDoS specialist Prolexic for about $411 million (US$370 million), as part of plans to offer security products designed to protect enterprises at both the web and application layers.
With data privacy in the spotlight, encryption use grows
13 February, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAround 35% of businesses polled in a survey of eight markets including Australia have adopted enterprise-wide encryption in response to consumer concerns and cyber threats.
Australians too sexy for their unsecured devices
06 February, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFour in ten Australians have sent or received intimate messages and photos via smartphones and other devices, potentially jeopardising their identity and reputation, according to McAfee.
Mobile will top hackers' agenda in 2014
05 December, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe m-commerce revolution and the growing popularity of targeted hacking attacks will make mobile devices a key target for cybercrime in 2014, Trend Micro's Sanjay Mehta warns.
'Vulnagressive' ad library poses threats: FireEye
21 October, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingResearchers from security vendor FireEye say the behaviour of a mobile ad library used in 1.8% of the most popular Android apps presents broad security risks.
