Recently squashed Alexa bug could have allowed hackers access to voice histories, researchers say
Yet another good reason to regularly clean your stored Alexa voice recordings.
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Reddit, LinkedIn, TikTok will issue updates to stop apps from copying the clipboard in iOS 14
Since the developer beta release of iOS 14, it has been revealed that several apps have been copying data from the clipboard.
Apple admits to widespread iOS Mail security threat but claims no ‘immediate risk’
Apple vows a fix "soon" for iOS Mail flaws that "do not pose an immediate risk to our users".
Researchers teach Google and Amazon smart speakers to spy on users
Whitehats at Germany's Security Research Labs have successfully developed and deployed malicious apps for Google and Amazon's smart speakers.
Fortnite vulnerability could have enabled account hijacking
The publisher of smash-hit online game Fortnite has closed a trio of serious vulnerabilities unearthed by researchers from security vendor Check Point.
McAfee releases 2019 Threat Predictions Report
McAfee has released its annual Threat Predictions Report, which outlines predictions for the cybersecurity landscape in 2019.
Malwarebytes releases 2018 Q3 Cybercrime Tactics and Techniques Report
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.
Cylance helps Australians stay smart online
Cylance has announced an initiative to protect Australian families and small businesses with its Cylance Smart Antivirus software at no cost.
McAfee QTR detects 2018 threat activity
McAfee has released its McAfee Labs Threats Report: September 2018, outlining the top security threats of 2018.
Formjacking on the rise in lead up to festive shopping period
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.
McAfee QTR sees cryptocurrency mining surge continue in second quarter
McAfee have released their Quarterly Threat Report, showing an 86% increase in known samples of cryptojacking in Q2 2018 alone.
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.
Swann launches voice integrations via Google Assistant for multi-camera wired systems
Swann has launched Google Assistant voice control via Google Home and Chromecast on its multi-camera wired surveillance systems.
Encryption: Has the government stuck to its ‘no backdoors’ pledge?
The government this morning unveiled an exposure draft of its much-anticipated legislative response to the increased use of encrypted communications services.
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.
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