Call center
06
Feb
2025

Robocallers posing as FCC fraud prevention team call FCC staff

The FCC has proposed a $4,492,500 fine against VoIP service provider Telnyx for allegedly allowing customers to make robocalls posing…

242,000 Times Downloaded Malicious Apps from Android and iOS Stealing Crypto Recovery Keys
06
Feb
2025

242,000 Times Downloaded Malicious Apps from Android and iOS Stealing Crypto Recovery Keys

In a shocking revelation, researchers have uncovered a widespread malware campaign targeting both Android and iOS users. Dubbed “SparkCat,” this…

Ex-Google engineer faces new US charges he stole AI secrets
06
Feb
2025

Ex-Google engineer faces new US charges he stole AI secrets – Software

US prosecutors have unveiled an expanded 14-count indictment accusing former Google software engineer Linwei Ding of stealing artificial intelligence trade…

BADBOX Botnet Infected Over 190,000 Android Devices Including LED TVs
06
Feb
2025

BADBOX Botnet Infected Over 190,000 Android Devices Including LED TVs

A newly discovered botnet named BADBOX has been found to have infected over 190,000 Android devices, including high-end models like…

ANU hunts new tech lead following CIO promotion
05
Feb
2025

ANU hunts new tech lead following CIO promotion – Training & Development

The Australian National University is seeking a new leader for its technology function following the promotion of former chief information…

Ransom
05
Feb
2025

Ransomware payments fell by 35% in 2024, totalling $813,550,000

Payments to ransomware actors decreased 35% year-over-year in 2024, totaling $813.55 million, down from $1.25 billion recorded in 2023. Additionally,…

Apple's macOS Kernel Vulnerability Let Attackers Escalate Privileges
05
Feb
2025

Apple’s macOS Kernel Vulnerability Let Attackers Escalate Privileges

A critical vulnerability in Apple’s macOS kernel (XNU), tracked as CVE-2025-24118, has been disclosed, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges,…

SA gov follows feds in blocking DeepSeek
05
Feb
2025

SA gov follows feds in blocking DeepSeek – Security – Software

The South Australian government has moved to block access to DeepSeek over its network and directed public servants to stop…

AMD
05
Feb
2025

AMD fixes bug that lets hackers load malicious microcode patches

​AMD has released mitigation and firmware updates to address a high-severity vulnerability that can be exploited to load malicious CPU microcode…

Michael Trites Joins Aembit as Senior Vice President of Global Sales
05
Feb
2025

Michael Trites Joins Aembit as Senior Vice President of Global Sales

Aembit, the non-human identity and access management (IAM) company, today announced that Michael Trites has joined the company as senior…

Workday to cut 1750 jobs
05
Feb
2025

Workday to cut 1750 jobs – Software

Workday will cut around 1750 jobs, or 8.5 percent of its current workforce, as the human capital management firm invests…

CISA
05
Feb
2025

CISA orders agencies to patch Linux kernel bug exploited in attacks

​CISA has ordered federal agencies to secure their systems within three weeks against a high-severity Linux kernel flaw actively exploited…