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Swiss Post asks public to hack its e-voting system
Online voting

Swiss Post asks public to hack its e-voting system

Switzerland's postal service Swiss Post is inviting keen-eyed security experts and white hats to hack its e-voting system.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019
Security flaw in Xiaomi electric scooters could have deadly consequences
Xiaomi

Security flaw in Xiaomi electric scooters could have deadly consequences

Xiaomi's M365 electric scooters pose severe risks due to Bluetooth security flaws, potentially allowing attackers to control and endanger riders.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2019
Bug makes Android phones hackable via PNG image files
Google

Bug makes Android phones hackable via PNG image files

This means any application handling PNG files that have been carefully crafted by an attacker can end up running the attacker's code.

By Dr Simon Wiseman • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019
Quick thinking remedies vulnerability in Schneider Electric ICS controller
DataCentre infrastructure

Quick thinking remedies vulnerability in Schneider Electric ICS controller

Radiflow discovered that a serious vulnerability in the devices put the safety and availability of ICS networks in jeopardy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018
Flaw discovered in Intel chips, allows attackers to steal cloud data
Semiconductors

Flaw discovered in Intel chips, allows attackers to steal cloud data

A newly discovered flaw in Intel chips, dubbed Foreshadow, can lead attackers to access sensitive data from personal computers and cloud services.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018
Exclusive interview: Major MFA vulnerability discovered in Microsoft's ADFS
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive interview: Major MFA vulnerability discovered in Microsoft's ADFS

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018
At-work collaboration apps most vulnerable to cyber attacks
Cloud Services

At-work collaboration apps most vulnerable to cyber attacks

According to a survey of 500 decision makers across several industries, 80% believe that cloud collaboration tools are vulnerable to cyber attacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
Google Chrome launches new feature to block Spectre attacks
Google

Google Chrome launches new feature to block Spectre attacks

Google Chrome's latest update brings 'site isolation' to prevent Spectre attacks, offering advanced protection by isolating each tab's process.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2018
GitHub rolls out security alerts feature for Python
Marketing Technologies

GitHub rolls out security alerts feature for Python

GitHub adds security alerts for Python, allowing users to be notified when their code depends on packages with known vulnerabilities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2018
Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report
Malware

Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report

Check Point's latest Global Threat Index reveals that Trojan malware families enter Top 10 Most Wanted Ranking; Cryptomining remains top of the list.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018
BMW awards Chinese security team's work in exposing connected vehicle vulnerabilities
Cartech

BMW awards Chinese security team's work in exposing connected vehicle vulnerabilities

When Chinese security researchers found vulnerabilities in BMW's connected vehicles, BMW didn't just fix the vulnerabilities, it awarded the team.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Singapore IMDA launches GoSecure cybersecurity programme for Singapore ICT firms
DevOps

Singapore IMDA launches GoSecure cybersecurity programme for Singapore ICT firms

Singapore's IMDA launches the GoSecure programme, collaborating with SIT to enhance the cybersecurity of 200 ICT firms from July 2018 to July 2020.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Report: Open source software plagued with vulnerabilities
Open source

Report: Open source software plagued with vulnerabilities

78% of 1100 examined codebases contained at least one open source vulnerability, with an average of 64 vulnerabilities per codebase.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
OWASP vulnerabilities plague mobile apps: Data leakage a major concern
Mobile Apps

OWASP vulnerabilities plague mobile apps: Data leakage a major concern

Across two million applications analysed by Pradeo's security engine, almost one third of applications contained an OWASP vulnerability.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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Cyber threat spotlight: Kiwis report more, lose less in Q2
Firewalls

Cyber threat spotlight: Kiwis report more, lose less in Q2

CERT NZ's latest report shows cyber threats and incident reports increased in Q2, yet monetary losses dropped by 24%, with most under NZD $500.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2018
2018 proves to be a mixed bag of severe cyber threats, report finds
Malware

2018 proves to be a mixed bag of severe cyber threats, report finds

2018 saw a surge in cyber threats with over 30 zero-day vulnerabilities and nearly 24,000 unique malware variants, Fortinet's report reveals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018
MikroTik routers in NZ may be at risk of cryptomining - Symantec
Symantec

MikroTik routers in NZ may be at risk of cryptomining - Symantec

New Zealand's MikroTik routers may be at risk of cryptomining attacks due to a global campaign targeting 157,000 devices, warns Symantec. Install patches.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
Singapore organizations caught in 'patching paradox'
Breach Prevention

Singapore organizations caught in 'patching paradox'

Singapore organizations say they don't have the resources to keep up with the volume of patches required to remediate software flaws.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018