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Cyber Security and IT Leadership: A Growing Threat to Australia’s Renewable Energy Efforts
2024-08-22 18:14

Australia is rapidly embracing renewable energy. But for the nation to successfully leverage renewable energy, it is imperative to establish strong IT foundations.

Microsoft Delays Recall Launch for Windows Insider Members Until October
2024-08-22 17:47

An upcoming blog post for members of the Windows Insider Program will explain how to get the AI-powered Recall feature.

Microsoft: August updates cause Windows Server boot issues, freezes
2024-08-22 17:14

Microsoft has confirmed and fixed a known issue causing performance issues, boot problems, and freezes on Windows Server 2019 systems after installing the August 2024 security updates. [...]

New NGate Android malware uses NFC chip to steal credit card data
2024-08-22 17:02

A new Android malware named NGate can steal money from payment cards by relaying to an attacker's device the data read by the near-field communication (NFC) chip. [...]

Hardware Backdoor Discovered in RFID Cards Used in Hotels and Offices Worldwide
2024-08-22 16:46

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a hardware backdoor within a particular model of MIFARE Classic contactless cards that could allow authentication with an unknown key and open hotel rooms...

Halliburton probes 'an issue' disrupting business ops
2024-08-22 16:45

What could the problem be? Reportedly, a cyberattack American oil giant Halliburton is investigating an "issue," reportedly a cyberattack, that has disrupted some business operations and global networks.…

Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability Found in SolarWinds Web Help Desk
2024-08-22 16:35

SolarWinds has issued patches to address a new security flaw in its Web Help Desk (WHD) software that could allow remote unauthenticated users to gain unauthorized access to susceptible instances....

Microsoft confirms August updates break Linux boot in dual-boot systems
2024-08-22 16:30

Microsoft has confirmed the August 2024 Windows security updates are causing Linux booting issues on dual-boot systems with Secure Boot enabled. [...]

Chinese Hackers Exploit Zero-Day Cisco Switch Flaw to Gain System Control
2024-08-22 16:13

Details have emerged about a China-nexus threat group's exploitation of a recently disclosed, now-patched security flaw in Cisco switches as a zero-day to seize control of the appliance and evade...

New 'ALBeast' Misconfiguration Exposes Weakness in AWS Application Load Balancer
2024-08-22 15:03

As many as 15,000 applications using Amazon Web Services' (AWS) Application Load Balancer (ALB) for authentication are potentially susceptible to a configuration-based issue that could expose them...