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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
Electronic lock vulnerabilities can lead attackers directly to your hotel room
Physical Security

Electronic lock vulnerabilities can lead attackers directly to your hotel room

Next time you stay at a hotel as part of a business or personal trip, you may want to ask if the hotel's locking systems are up-to-date.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
Illumio & Qualys combine forces to offer vulnerability threat mapping
Threat intelligence

Illumio & Qualys combine forces to offer vulnerability threat mapping

Illumio and Qualys are joining forces to combine threat data and application dependency mapping to show potential cyber attack paths in real time.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018
GitHub boosts bug bounty program & payouts in 2017 with more to come this year
Marketing Technologies

GitHub boosts bug bounty program & payouts in 2017 with more to come this year

GitHub's Security Bug Bounty program paid out more than US$166,000 in 2017 after a significant payout revamp that doubled amounts across the board.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

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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
CERT NZ issues security alert about Smart Install-enabled Cisco devices
Cisco

CERT NZ issues security alert about Smart Install-enabled Cisco devices

CERT NZ has issued a bulletin about a cyber attack campaign that is targeting Cisco devices that have enabled Smart Install (SMI).

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
CERT NZ issues MikroTik RouterOS vulnerability alert
Malware

CERT NZ issues MikroTik RouterOS vulnerability alert

MikroTik RouterOS devices are at risk of malware attacks that can spread to other devices, according to an alert published by CERT NZ last week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018