RCE exploit for Wyze Cam v3 publicly released, patch now
A security researcher has published a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for Wyze Cam v3 devices that opens a reverse shell and allows the takeover of vulnerable…
Month: October 2023
SEC sues SolarWinds for misleading investors before 2020 hack
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today charged SolarWinds with defrauding investors by allegedly concealing cybersecurity defense issues before a December 2020 linked to…
Google CEO acknowledges importance of being default search engine – Software
Google CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledged the importance of making its search engine the default in keeping users loyal — a key point in a once-in-a…
White House to share ransomware data with allies – Strategy
The White House is working to finalise a new policy outlining how governments should respond to ransomware attacks, including sharing information on attackers and the…
Charles Sturt University on the hunt for CIDO – Strategy
Charles Sturt University is on the hunt for a new chief information and digital officer as incumbent Rick Vosila plans for retirement. Currently holding the…
Florida man sentenced to prison for SIM Swapping conspiracy that led to theft of $1M in cryptocurrency
Florida man sentenced to prison for SIM Swapping conspiracy that led to theft of $1M in cryptocurrency Pierluigi Paganini October 30, 2023 A man from…
FTC orders non-bank financial firms to report breaches in 30 days
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has amended the Safeguards Rules, mandating that all non-banking financial institutions report data breach incidents within 30 days. Such…
Solar inverter cyber security standards coming – Security
Standards Australia is close to completing work on cyber security standards for solar inverters, representatives of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and…
Unpacking Facts and Safeguarding from Cybersecurity Threats
Delve into the mesmerizing world of 3D printing, from its historical roots to its revolutionary impact across industries. While its wonders captivate, it’s essential to…
Canada Bans WeChat and Kaspersky on Government Phones
Canada on Monday banned popular Chinese messaging app WeChat and Russian platform Kaspersky from government smartphones and other mobile devices, citing privacy and security risks.…
Google Chrome now auto-upgrades to secure connections for all users
Google has taken a significant step towards enhancing Chrome internet security by automatically upgrading insecure HTTP requests to HTTPS requests for 100% of users. This…
The implications of biased AI models on the financial services industry
The meteoric increase of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all sectors is impossible to ignore. Whatever your feelings about AI, the use of…