Security News

Trump taps border hawk to head DHS. Will Noem's 'enthusiasm' extend to digital domain?
2024-11-23 17:39

Meanwhile, CISA chief Jen Easterly will step down prior to inauguration Analysis President-elect Donald Trump has announced several unorthodox nominations for his cabinet over the last two weeks,...

Resilience over reliance: Preparing for IT failures in an unpredictable digital world
2024-10-16 04:30

No IT system — no matter how advanced – is completely immune to failure. The promise of a digital ring of steel may sound attractive, but can it protect you against hardware malfunctions? Software...

Russia's digital warfare on Ukraine shows no signs of slowing - Malware hits surge
2024-09-24 18:30

Severe incidents may be down, but Putin had to throw one in for good measure Russia's use of malware to support its military efforts in Ukraine is showing no signs of waning while its tactics...

Digital Maturity Key to AI Success in Australian Cyber Security
2024-09-19 15:00

ManageEngine reveals that digital maturity is essential for AI success in Australian cybersecurity. Discover how streamlined processes and automation boost AI ROI and effectiveness.

How digital wallets work, and best practices to use them safely
2024-09-19 04:30

With the adoption of digital wallets and the increasing embedding of consumer digital payments into daily life, ensuring security measures is essential. According to a McKinsey report, digital...

Exposed: Russian military Unit 29155 does digital sabotage, espionage
2024-09-06 13:49

The US Department of Justice has named five Russian computer hackers as members of Unit 29155 – i.e., the 161st Specialist Training Center of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence...

Don’t Leave Your Digital Security to Chance: Get Norton 360
2024-08-29 09:28

Norton 360 Standard offers award-winning protection for your digital life — malware defense, cloud backup, and a VPN — for just $17.99 for a 15-month plan.

Australian Digital ID: TEx System Poised to Boost Security By Sharing Less Data With Businesses
2024-08-22 12:00

Australia is building a digital ID and information verification system called Trust Exchange, or TEx, that will see the Government verifying customer details for businesses via a smartphone app.

Digital wallets can allow purchases with stolen credit cards
2024-08-20 01:29

Digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal can be used to conduct transactions using stolen and cancelled payment cards, according to academic security researchers. These flaws - some of which have been addressed since responsible disclosure last year - allow an attacker armed with limited personal information to add an active stolen payment card number to a digital wallet and make purchases, even if the card is subsequently canceled and replaced.

Stolen, locked payment cards can be used with digital wallet apps
2024-08-19 18:22

Fraudsters can add stolen payment cards to digital wallet apps and continue making online purchases even after victims' report the card stolen and the bank blocks it, computer engineers with University of Massachusetts Amherst and Pennsylvania State University have discovered. Adding the card to a different wallet and making fraudulent purchases is made possible by the trust banks have in the digital wallet apps' security mechanisms.