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If your IT provider uses N-able N-central to look after your computers and network, there is a security alert you need to know about. CISA, the US cyber security agency, has added an N-central flaw to its list of vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited. In simple terms, attackers have found a way to […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] In today’s digital era, protecting your data is more critical than ever. Whether you’re safeguarding personal memories or vital business information, the right backup solution ensures your data is always secure and retrievable. I’m reaching out […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Cyberattacks are a constant threat in today’s digital world. Phishing emails, malware downloads, and data breaches can cripple businesses and devastate personal lives. Many of these threats are introduced to business networks through employee […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Recently, TeamViewer, a widely used remote connectivity software provider, was targeted by a sophisticated cyberattack attributed to the Russian cyberespionage group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear. Summary of the Incident: At the end […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] As we reach the midpoint of the year and the beginning of the new financial year in Australia, it’s the perfect time to reassess your cybersecurity measures and ensure that your home and business […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The Threat: CVE-2023-5129 CVE-2023-5129 is a severe zero-day vulnerability found in the widely used WebP image library. This vulnerability has been assigned a base score of 10.0, indicating its extreme severity. It affects not […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] At Tech Troubleshooters, our commitment to keeping you updated and protected is unparalleled. Today, we bring you a crucial update on a newly discovered security flaw that might affect your devices and business infrastructure. […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] A new scam has been detected in Australia in which scammers send messages that pretend to come from ATO. The Scam Unveiled Misleading Email/SMS from “ATO”: Scammers are sending messages that appear to be […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Let’s be real for a moment. When you think of thrilling heists, you probably imagine dashing criminals targeting a bank vault, not… a bookshop? And yet, here we are. Dymocks, the Australian book retailer, recently faced […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] At Tech Troubleshooters, your digital well-being is our top priority. We’re reaching out about a severe security concern with Apple devices that may directly affects you if […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”-30px|||||”]   While many of us lean on the convenience of automatic updates, they don’t always kick in as expected. Especially with crucial updates like this one, waiting could mean […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Recently, a new tool called “TeamsPhisher” has been discovered on GitHub, which allows attackers to leverage a vulnerability in Microsoft Teams and automatically deliver malicious files to targeted Teams users. This tool takes advantage of organizations that […]

Bye Bye, My Photo Stream My Photo Stream, our handy-dandy iCloud service since 2011, has decided to pack its bags and retire to a remote island with no Wi-Fi (honestly, we can’t blame it). The curtains will close for the final time on July 26, 2023, with new photo uploads getting the red light a […]

A recent data breach that has affected Toyota customers globally, including a number of customers here in Australia. The breach has exposed personal information and highlights the importance of taking necessary steps to safeguard your data. We want to ensure that you have the information and resources to protect yourself. According to recent reports, approximately […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Prepare to have your WiFi illusions shattered as we delve into the hidden world of WiFi insecurity. This month, we’re shedding light on the vulnerabilities of WiFi networks and how our team of experts can come to […]

Apple has released its first Rapid Security Response (RSR) update for iPhone and Mac users. The update is designed to provide important security improvements between software updates, such as enhancements to the Safari web browser, the WebKit framework stack, and other critical system libraries. It’s like giving your device a virtual shield against cyber threats. […]

A recent Telstra network outage impacted thousands of Telstra mobile customers across Australia. The incident reportedly caused issues with making and receiving calls and text messages, causing widespread frustration and inconvenience for many. According to Downdetector, the flood of incident reports began on Monday night, and Telstra technicians worked overnight to resolve the issue. However, […]

Cybersecurity firm Jamf has revealed that North Korea-linked BlueNoroff hackers have been using a new macOS malware family, dubbed RustBucket, in recent attacks. RustBucket is a macOS malware family that is capable of fetching additional payloads from its command-and-control server. It has been attributed to the advanced persistent threat actor BlueNoroff, which is believed to […]

Are you ready for some news that will make your Android devices quiver in fear? According to recent reports, almost all Android devices with Qualcomm and MediaTek chips are currently at risk of a remote code execution attack due to vulnerabilities in the audio decoders of these chips. If left unpatched, attackers could exploit these […]

As a cybersecurity-focused MSP, we at Tech Troubleshooters understand the importance of keeping you informed of the latest cybersecurity threats and best practices. This post is about the recent 3CX supply chain attack. Only the 3CX desktop app is at risk, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, was recently compromised by a trojanized version that […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Researchers have found eight high-risk bugs that could be used by cybercriminals to steal your information and cash. We’re not sure what they want to do with all that personal data, but we’re guessing it’s not […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. It’s no surprise that Facebook is the largest social network used by billions of people worldwide to connect with friends, family, and […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Introduction: In today’s digital landscape, data is a crucial asset for both businesses and individuals. Ensuring the safety and security of this data is paramount. This comprehensive guide discusses various data backup solutions and strategies, their […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Web hosting services provider, GoDaddy, recently announced a security breach that lasted for multiple years, allowing unknown threat actors to install malware and steal source code related to some of its services. The company attributed the […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Apple’s latest iOS update, iOS 16.3.1, includes patches for two significant security issues that could potentially allow attackers to take control of an affected device, leading to serious consequences such as data breaches, identity theft, and […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Dear valued clients and colleagues, As the holiday season approaches, we wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and safe holiday season. It’s no secret that cyber crime has been on the rise globally […]

Security researchers have discovered new cyber spying activity which is targeting government entities in Asia, as well as state-owned aerospace and defense firms, telecom companies, and IT organizations. The threat actor behind this recent activity is a group that was previously associated with the “ShadowPad” RAT (remote access trojan). In the most recent activity, the […]

Security experts are warning about a new malware called ‘Erbium’ that is spreading rapidly. The malware has dangerous capabilities and allows cybercriminals to steal personal information of victims including credit card details. A report by cybersecurity company Cyfirma last week said the malware is distributed online in the form of cracked software and hacks for […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Health Insurance provider Medibank has confirmed that the records provided by the hacker involved in a cyber attack matched the records on the company’s systems. The hacker claims to have stolen an enormous 200 GB of data and has asked the company to […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] It is not uncommon for people to use a single password to secure multiple, perhaps all of their digital accounts. If you are one of these people, note that this practice is not safe, and it becomes more unsafe with the passing of […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Multi-factor authentication enables you to protect yourself in several ways Multi-factor authentication allows you to protect your password with another password, adding an extra, almost impassable layer of security to your account. What is multi-factor authentication? Multi-factor, sometimes also known as 2-factor authentication, […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Car manufacturer Toyota last week announced that personal information of about three hundred thousand of its customers has been leaked in a cyber-attack. The company said customers using T-Connect, a telematics service that connects vehicles through an online network, may been […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Security experts are warning about a new malware called ‘Erbium’ that is spreading rapidly. The malware has dangerous capabilities and allows cybercriminals to steal personal information of victims including credit card details. A report by cybersecurity company Cyfirma last week said […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] The new macOS is just around the corner and there are a couple things you should know: the installation requirements and how to prepare your device for macOS Ventura. Installation Requirements   Mac Models That Can Run Ventura:   […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Australian telecommunications company Optus has notified its customers about a cyberattack in which information of its customers was compromised. As per the company website, the company ‘is investigating the possible unauthorised access of current and former customers’ information.’ The company said […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Security researchers have discovered new cyber spying activity which is targeting government entities in Asia, as well as state-owned aerospace and defense firms, telecom companies, and IT organizations. The threat actor behind this recent activity is a group that was previously associated with […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Google released update 105.0.5195.102 to its Chrome Browser to address a zero-day vulnerability that was alleged being exploited by cybercriminals. In a security advisory published on Friday, the company said, ‘Google is aware of reports that an exploit for CVE-2022-3075 exists in the […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Streaming media platform Plex on Wednesday said that a subset of its data had been accessed by a third-party intruder and warned its users to changed their passwords. In an email sent to its users, Plex said, ‘Yesterday, we discovered suspicious […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Apple has released patches for a vulnerability to its iPhone, iPad and Mac devices, which it says could have been ‘actively exploited’ by hackers. The flaw affects the kernel and WebKit, the web browser engine used by Safari. Apple attributed the […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Police in Australia is warning residents about a bizarre new text message scam that has cost victims more than $2 million since January. The so-called “mum and dad” scam first came to the front in the beginning of the year – […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Threat actors are turning to new tactics as Microsoft attempts to block the delivery of malicious phishing payloads via the macro feature in its Office suit. A blog post by Proofpoint on Thursday revealed that the use of macros-enabled attachments by […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] A new credential-stealing phishing campaign has been targeting Microsoft Office 365 and Outlook customers in the US. According to an analysis by the cloud security company Zscaler, the offensive was launched in May and is specifically targeting organizations in the military, security […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] A new type of phishing technique called ‘reverse tunneling’ is keeping cyber security experts at their tenterhooks. Reverse tunneling allows hackers to bypass the usual ‘impediments’ that thwart phishing attacks. As the name suggests, a ‘reverse tunnel’ does the opposite of […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Teen extortion cases are on the rise in Australia as young people are increasingly being conned into sending sexually explicit photos and videos of themselves and then being blackmailed. In what is known as ‘sextortion’, cybercriminals pretending to be young people […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”] A cybersecurity advisory was issued by the National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBA), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which pointed out the ways hackers hired by China attacked telecommunications companies and network service providers. The advisory includes […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Despite all the efforts to combat and contain cyber-attacks, it seems, unfortunately, when we look at the numbers we see that the problem is getting worse every new year. Below we look at some of the alarming statistics for this year. […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] If you are running a windows based PC but have not yet edited your registry to stop your computer being exploited from MSDT Zero Day exploit this important information will be most relevant to you. The remote code execution flaw is […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Mac malware known as UpdateAgent that came to the front in late 2020 is growing increasingly dangerous as its developers add new features. The malware that initially started out with stealing information has now evolved into a tool for delivering adware […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Researchers have discovered an advanced, a first-of-its-kind macOS malware that was installed using exploits that were nearly impossible for most users to detect or stop once they visited a malicious website. The fact that the malware was written from scratch and […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] A flaw in Microsoft Defender antivirus on Windows can potentially allow threat actors to learn about the locations excluded from scanning and install malware there. Some users report that the issue has been there for at least 8 years and affects […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] WordPress announced it has fixed four vulnerabilities that are assigned a severity level of 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. The vulnerabilities exist in the WordPress core itself and are due to flaws introduced by the WordPress development team […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] As the New Year begins, a new ransomware called the ‘Night Sky’ has come to the front. Night Sky targets corporate networks and steals data in double-extortion attacks. The MalwareHunterTeam, who were the first to spot the new malware, said the […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Many LastPass users have reported that their passwords were compromised after they received alerts through email telling them that someone from an unknown location attempted to log in to their accounts.The email notifications also state that the login attempts were blocked […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] A new zero-day vulnerability dubbed CVE-2021-44228 affecting a Java logging package log4j is quickly becoming a top security concern among security experts. The log4j library is used in a wide range of popular software by a number of manufacturers including Apache, […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The government of South Australia has revealed that a ransomware attack on its payroll provider has led to the data of around 38,000 to 80,000 government employees being pilfered and potentially posted on the dark web. Treasurer Rob Lucas said politicians, […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Microsoft Outlook often takes the emails there were composed using Rich Text and then automatically stores the formatting data into a file named winmail.dat. This file is then attached to the email that is being sent. You can prevent this issue […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.11.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] A new report warns that Australian plastic surgery clinics, dentists, and aged care facilities are becoming a prime target among foreign ransomware gangs as they seek big paydays and our most private information. The warning was issued in a report from […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.11.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Apple has released an update to fix yet another zero-day vulnerability in iOS that the company is warning might already be under attack from hackers. According to Apple, the flaw can be used by an application to ‘execute arbitrary code with […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.11.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Google has released another critical patch for Chrome, second in just a week, and urged users to apply the update as soon as possible. The update was released as the tech giant discovered four high severity vulnerabilities that hackers could exploit. […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.11.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Let’s Encrypt Certificate Expiry, Millions of iPhones, and Macs May Not Be Working Properly from the 1st of Oct 202 Millions of old devices will stop working on the 1st of Oct because of the expiry of a crucial digital certificate, cutting access […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Security researchers have discovered a flaw in AMD’s Platform Security Processor (PSP) chipset driver which can be exploited by attackers to pilfer sensitive data from Ryzen-powered systems. The good news is that both Microsoft and AMD have released […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Attackers could exploit a zero-click vulnerability in a popular IoT security camera to obtain unauthenticated access and possibly to your internal network, a researcher has warned. The researcher dubbed ‘Watchful IP’ has made public details of the unauthenticated […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Apple has released a patch for a vulnerability that affects all versions of its iOS, OSX and watchOS operating systems and is urging users to apply the update Internet security watchdog group Citizen Lab said it affects “all […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] A Mirai-based botnet is exploiting a critical vulnerability in the software SDK used by hundreds of thousands of Realtek-based devices including 200 models from at least 65 vendors; the vendors include companies like Asus, Belkin, Netgear, D-Link, Tenda, […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.11″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] If you have been receiving some weird, dodgy messages telling you that you missed a call or voicemail recently, you are not alone. The messages are sent by malware called Flubot that sends via SMS and is capable […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] American cybersecurity firm SentienOne has traced a new form of AdLoad malware that is slipping through Apple’s built-in antivirus technology XProtect in a series of campaigns to attack Macs. A well-known trojan that has been targeting the macOS platform since at least […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] A groundbreaking report published by the Guardian alleges Israeli-based NSO group of storing more than 50,000 mobile phone numbers of high profile figures such as activists, journalists, business executives and politicians who were possible targets of iOS and Android hacking. According to […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Experts say Mac users who still rely on Apple Time Capsules for backup may be in danger of possible device failure and data loss due to flaw in design. Although discontinued the in 2018 by Apple, the Time Capsule is still used […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Security researchers have detected four major security flaws in the BIOSConnect feature of Dell SupportAssisst, that allows threat actors to run code within the BIOS of impacted devices remotely. The SupportAssist software comes preinstalled with most Dell devices running Windows operating system, while […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”] Although ransomware has not felt very ‘solid’ so far, its impact is getting increasingly and unavoidably real for everyday people with organised groups of criminals hacking corporate computer systems and demanding millions of dollars in exchange for their safe return. These ransomware attacks have […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Researchers have discovered a massive 1.2TB database of sensitive information that contains login credentials, browser cookies, payment information and autofill data extracted by an unknown malware that has yet to be identified. The sheer amount of data breached is simply mind-blowing: according […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”] We are asked all of the time as to what can be done to help reduce the exposure of being hacked or a business network being compromised. One of the things that can done straight away is network segmentation. We have made an easy […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Last Monday, Apple released macOS 11.4 to patch macOS vulnerability CVE-2021-30713, which was used to take unauthorized screenshots of an end user’s active session to collect sensitive information. The exploit was revealed by researchers at Jamf through the analysis of the XCSSET […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on”] Apple has rushed out fixes to two major vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS 14.5, last month’s update that implemented its App Tracking Transparency feature. Both bugs could have allowed malicious parties to remotely execute code, possibly leading to the takeover of an […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on”] Apple has rushed out fixes to two major vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS 14.5, last month’s update that implemented its App Tracking Transparency feature. Both bugs could have allowed malicious parties to remotely execute code, possibly leading to the takeover of an […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Install an endpoint antivirus protection” image=”https://www.techtroubleshooters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Antivirus-icon1.jpg” icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” font_icon__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”] It’s 2021, you should already have this regarless if your running mac or windows – if you do not have an antivirus on your machines –  we can supply you with great a solution www.techtroubleshooters.com.au/computer-repairs [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on”] Apple has rushed out fixes to two major vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS 14.5, last month’s update that implemented its App Tracking Transparency feature. Both bugs could have allowed malicious parties to remotely execute code, possibly leading to the takeover of an […]

A serious security vulnerability found in Qualcomm’s Mobile Station Modem (MSM) could allow bad actors to access mobile phone users’ text messages, call history and listen in on their conversations. The security problem introduces a potential backdoor into a third of all the world’s mobile phones including high end Android phones made by Samsung, Google, […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”] Apple has rushed out fixes to two major vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS 14.5, last month’s update that implemented its App Tracking Transparency feature. Both bugs could have allowed malicious parties to remotely execute code, possibly leading to […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”] Mac users are being urged to install the latest macOS Big Sur 11.3 update as it patches a massive security vulnerability which could allow malware to bypass layered protections of the operating system.   The vulnerability was discovered by security researcher Cedric Owens who […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] According to a report by the website Insider, last month the personal data of millions of Facebook users was published on a low-level hacking forum for free. The breached data includes the personal information of over 533 million Facebook users from 106 countries, including over […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.4″] Despite the growing number of ransomware attacks and the horrible stories making the headlines on a daily basis, many small and medium sized businesses still do not consider themselves at risk from cyber-attacks, which, unfortunately, is not true. Smaller organizations are the main targets, and hackers have […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Poker machines at Tasmania’s two casinos have been shut down and have remained offline since the Easter weekend as a result of a cyber attack. The company – Federal Group – had to shut down machines at Hobart’s Wrest Point and the Country Club in […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Researchers recently discovered a new Android malware on Google Play that disguised as a Netflix app and spread itself by sending Whatsapp messages and offering free Netflix premium for 60 days. The malicious app called “FlixOnline” advertised via Whatsapp and promised […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Media giant Nine Entertainment’s broadcast systems were hit by a major cyber-attack in the early hours of Sunday morning, following which it requested the assistance of the government. Assistant Minister for Defence Andrew Hastie said he was not surprised about the attack on Nine’s live […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Phishing emails from compromised accounts try to deceive users by leading them to a fake Microsoft-branded page. These phishing email scams via compromised accounts remains a popular technique among cybercriminals who are looking to mislead users. MailGuard have reportedly intercepted a new phishing emails scam […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Eastern Health that includes the Box Hill and Mandoorah Hospitals had to shut down its IT systems following a network attack on Tuesday. The organisation runs more than 50 clinical facilities and serves the clinical needs of three-quarters of a million people. In a statement […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] A group of hackers claims to have breached a popular surveillance company and gained access to a database of live feeds from thousands of cameras around the world, including Australian childcare centres, schools and aged care residential facilities. The cameras, sold by Silicon Valley company […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] In case you have missed it, hundreds of thousands of Microsoft Exchange Server systems are thought to have been compromised in a global cyber-attack by hackers, who exploited zero-day vulnerabilities to pilfer emails. The European Banking Authority is also among the victims. At first, the […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.8.1″] A security breach at BuyUCoin cryptocurrency exchange has reportedly led to the data of its traders become leaked underground. The Indian cryptocurrency exchange says that is investigating claims that sensitive data of its users has been leaked and is available for a free download online. The leaked […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.7.7″] A security researcher has spotted a new malware sample that uses an interesting technique to find out the potential victim’s location, without making use of the various GeoIP API services. Hackers normally use GeoIP API services for determining the location of a target, but it turns out […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.3.4″] As coronavirus threatens to become a global pandemic, everyone’s keeping a close eye on how it’s spreading across the world. Several organizations have made dashboards to keep track of COVID-19. But now, hackers have found a way to use these dashboards to inject malware into computers. Shai Alfasi, […]

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]Linksys today announced a modular Wi-Fi system called “Velop,” which boosts internet coverage throughout any style of home thanks to its multi-unit set-up, similar to products like Google Wi-Fi and Eero (via The Verge). Linksys […]

Health Insurance provider Medibank has confirmed that the records provided by the hacker involved in a cyber attack matched the records on the company’s systems. The hacker claims to have stolen an enormous 200 GB of data and has asked the company to pay ransom, failing which their sensitive data will be leaked. Last week, […]