Android malware
20
Dec
2024

BadBox malware botnet infects 192,000 Android devices despite disruption

The BadBox Android malware botnet has grown to over 192,000 infected devices worldwide despite a recent sinkhole operation that attempted…

Microsoft 365
19
Dec
2024

Microsoft 365 users hit by random product deactivation errors

​Microsoft is investigating a known issue triggering “Product Deactivated” errors for customers using Microsoft 365 Office apps. According to online…

NBN Co fibre lead-in costs 27-29 percent higher than forecast
19
Dec
2024

NBN Co fibre lead-in costs 27-29 percent higher than forecast – Telco/ISP

NBN Co has revealed the cost of building lead-ins for 285,000 premises that upgraded from copper or fibre-to-the-curb to full…

Losses from crypto hacks jump to US$2.2 billion in 2024
19
Dec
2024

Losses from crypto hacks jump to US$2.2 billion in 2024 – Security

Funds stolen by hacking cryptocurrency platforms surged 21 percent from a year ago to US$2.2 billion (A$3.5 billion) in 2024,…

Juniper
19
Dec
2024

Juniper warns of Mirai botnet targeting Session Smart routers

Juniper Networks has warned customers of Mirai malware attacks targeting and infecting Session Smart routers using default credentials. As the…

Android malware
19
Dec
2024

Android malware found on Amazon Appstore disguised as health app

A malicious Android spyware application named ‘BMI CalculationVsn’ was discovered on the Amazon Appstore, masquerading as a simple health tool…

LockBit ransomware gang teases February 2025 return
19
Dec
2024

LockBit ransomware gang teases February 2025 return

Despite being taken down and humiliated by the National Crime Agency (NCA) coordinated Operation Cronos in February 2024, an unknown…

Fortinet
19
Dec
2024

Fortinet warns of FortiWLM bug giving hackers admin privileges

Fortinet has disclosed a critical vulnerability in Fortinet Wireless Manager (FortiWLM) that allows remote attackers to take over devices by…

TP-Link logo
19
Dec
2024

TP-Link faces US national security probe, potential ban on devices

The US government launched a national security investigation into the popular, Chinese-owned router maker TP-Link, with a potential eye on…

Windows 11
19
Dec
2024

Windows 11 24H2 upgrades blocked on some PCs due to audio issues

​Microsoft has added another Windows 11 24H2 upgrade block for systems with Dirac audio improvement software due to compatibility issues…

Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm – Krebs on Security
19
Dec
2024

Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm – Krebs on Security

Cybercriminals are selling hundreds of thousands of credential sets stolen with the help of a cracked version of Acunetix, a…

Challenging the cloud giants: Is a new era of competition on the horizon?
19
Dec
2024

Challenging the cloud giants: Is a new era of competition on the horizon?

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) sent shockwaves through the tech industry in October 2023 when it announced its…