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.
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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.
F5 report finds Australian millennials don’t compromise on security
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.
McAfee Labs says fileless cyberattacks are on the rise in 2018
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
Cisco Talos recently discovered several vulnerabilities present within the firmware of the Samsung SmartThings Hub.
Synology Unveils Surveillance Station 8.2 Beta
Synology has announced the Beta availability of Surveillance Station 8.2, inviting testers around the world to join the beta testing program.
Bitdefender unveils new 2019 product line
Bitdefender launches its 2019 consumer security product line, which aims to stop criminals before they attack.
Ticketmaster warns Australian customers of possible data breach
Australian customers may be affected by a Ticketmaster data breach, the company has revealed.
Why is Bitcoin such a security hazard?
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.
No, We Didn't Get Hacked: Dixons' PC World loses customer data in cyber attack
As reported by Reuters earlier this week, British mobile phone and electrical retail chain Dixons Carphone has reported their second major cyber attack in three years after discovering unauthorised access to the payment data of PC World retail custom...
Amazon offers explanation after Alexa accidentally shares user’s data
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.
GDPR comes into force, ramifications visible from day one
New European privacy regulations went into effect on 25 May that will force companies to be more attentive to how they handle customer data.
Hackers infect more than 500,000 devices as malicious attack looms
Cisco has warned that hackers have infected at least 500,000 routers and storage devices in dozens of countries with sophisticated malicious software.
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- F5 report finds Australian millennials don’t compromise on security
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