Don't trust these 3 disturbing apps — two of 'em can track your live movements Cybersecurity firm Cyfirma discovered three suspicious apps from a threat group called "DoNot." Laptop · Jun 21, 2023
Activist to fight data access charge to protect sources Well-known anti-Woodside activist Jesse Noakes has pleaded not guilty to failing to obey a data access order after WA police seized his laptop and phone. AAP · Jun 21, 2023
Stephen F. Austin State University students grow anxious about falling behind as school reels from cyberattack last week The East Texas university says the FBI is investigating the cyberattack, which drew the school to a halt about 10 days ago, shutting down the internet and disrupting summer classes. The Texas Tribune · Jun 20, 2023
Security incidents surge in line with growth in hybrid work Some 72% of respondents to a survey in Thailand experienced at least double the number of security incidents recorded in 2022, which has been attributed to an increase in hybrid work, according to a survey commissioned by Fortinet. Bangkok Post · Jun 20, 2023
OpenAI Responds to ChatGPT User Account Credentials Found on Dark Web Over 100,000 ChatGPT user credentials have been dumped on the dark web's markets since June 2022, something that poses a significant risk considering what can be contained within a single chat session. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 20, 2023
Cyber attacks top Aussie list of international concerns After a string of data breaches, Australians have listed cyber attacks from other countries as their most pressing international affairs concern. AAP · Jun 20, 2023
WhatsApp users warned to change new setting today to avoid cyber scams The global Instant Messaging (IM) service is rolling out an update which will silence calls from unknown numbers Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2023
WhatsApp launches new update as scammers 'silenced' from targeting users The privacy feature is the latest in the tech giant's effort to increase privacy for users' calls, messages and personal information. Daily Record · Jun 20, 2023
Reddit hackers demand reversal of API changes in exchange for stolen data The ransomware group BlackCat claims to have stolen 80GB of Reddit data and threatens to leak it unless the company pays them and reverses its API changes. Android Central · Jun 20, 2023
Hackers threatening to release 80GB of stolen Reddit data — should you be worried? Hackers are threatening to release 80GB of confidential Reddit data, but is this something you should be worried about? Tom’s Guide · Jun 20, 2023
WhatsApp’s new feature aims to protect users from scammers and spammers Silence Unknown Callers means you will not receive a ring or notification if a caller is not in your contacts list Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2023
WhatsApp just got a huge free upgrade, and it's a game changer WhatsApp now enables you to silence unwanted calls T3 · Jun 20, 2023
New WhatsApp update will help keep spam calls out of sight WhatsApp has introduced two new privacy features to limit interruptions and to further strengthen your security. Android Central · Jun 20, 2023
NDIS agency scrambles over risk of leaked sensitive client information in HWL Ebsworth hack National Disability Insurance Agency seeking information after 1.1TB of law firm’s data was posted to dark web this month The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023
AAP · Jun 19, 2023 'Tough choices' for NSW amid per-capita recession worry NSW families are being warned about tough decisions that must be made on government spending as inflation bites the country's largest employer.
Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2023 Who are Anonymous Sudan? Hacker group behind behind Twitter outage mocks Elon Musk’s rebrand The cybercriminals claim to have carried out attacks on Microsoft, Reddit and fanfiction site Archive of Our Own
Irish Mirror · Jun 19, 2023 Cost of holding forum on international security and neutrality could add up to €200,000 In response to queries from The Irish Mirror, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform confirmed that it had sanctioned payment of €650 per day for Prof Richardson. This will be capped at 35 days, meaning that she could earn up to €22,750
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Manchester Evening News · Jun 19, 2023 Train company wants to know if it's been pronouncing the name of your station wrong Northern's new on-board announcers will re-record any station names it's been mis-pronouncing
Caixin Global · Jun 19, 2023 Editorial: Decisive Action Is Needed to Beat Cyberbullying It’s essential to not only rigorously enforce remedial measures, but also to fervently eradicate the social conditions that enable it
The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2023 Hackers behind Microsoft outage most likely Russian-backed group aiming to ‘drive division’ in the west Cybersecurity firm says Anonymous Sudan is unlikely to be authentic hacktivist group, as initially believed
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2023 Online safety bill: changes urged to allow access to social media data Campaigners say bill in ‘serious peril’ of passing without powers to make platforms more transparent
The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023 Defence Ministry to hold 'chintan shivir' on critical issues Issues such as developing a comprehensive approach towards national security, pushing domestic defence production and those pertaining to serving and retired armed forces personnel will be discussed at a brainstorming session beginning here on Monday, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023 ‘It could be taken down by an enthusiastic child’: Whitehall wide open to cyber-attack, warn campaigners TaxPayers’ Alliance says HMRC, health department and atomic energy authority all use old servers that make them vulnerable
Daily Record · Jun 18, 2023 Crown Office in red alert funding crisis that could see victims failed and criminals walk free Scotland’s prosecution service has issued a red alert warning saying it risks being unable meet its legal responsibilities to victims of crime.