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Microsoft, Adobe release December Patch Tuesday updates: SSO Alert Priority High

11 December 2013

Microsoft and Adobe have released their monthly Patch Tuesday security updates for products including Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer and Office, Lync, Sharepoint, Exchange, Visual Studio,...

Vulnerability in many D-LINK routers called Joel's Backdoor patched: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

16 December 2013

A number of models of D-Link routers, which are commonly used for home and small business networks, were recently found to contain a ‘backdoor’, a deliberately added vulnerability potentially...

All about botnets - networks of computers controlled by cyber criminals: SSO Alert Priority Low

17 December 2013

Botnets are networks of computers, called bots, which have been compromised by cyber-criminals. The computers could belong to anyone connected to the internet, from home users to businesses –...

Malware targeting Point of Sale systems is on the rise: SSO Alert Priority High

19 December 2013

There has been an increase in reports of malware targeting Point of Sale (PoS) systems, including against small and medium businesses. ...

Advice about using websites for checking if your password has been compromised in recent breaches

20 December 2013

A variety of websites have been launched that allow you to check to see if your personal information was included in some of the more significant recent data breaches....

Getting a new device for Xmas? Don't give away your information with the old one

20 December 2013

SSO Alert Priority Low Will you be lucky enough this Christmas to get a new phone or tablet? Are your intending to hand down your old device or sell it? Be sure to prepare your device by...

Snapchat compromised, details of millions of users leaked to public: SSO Alert Priority Low

7 January 2014

Millions of usernames and phone numbers from the popular Snapchat program were recently publicly released after attackers copied the data directly from Snapchat's servers. ...

Backdoor discovered in many common routers: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

10 January 2014

A backdoor (or deliberately added vulnerability) has been discovered which can give an attacker administrator access to routers commonly used in homes and small businesses. ...

January security updates released by Adobe, Microsoft and Oracle: SSO Alert Priority High

15 January 2014

On 14 January 2014, Microsoft and Adobe issued their regular monthly Patch Tuesday security updates, while Oracle also released its quarterly Critical Patch Update....

Cold call computer virus scams now also targeting mobile devices: SSO Alert Priority High

22 January 2014

SCAMwatch has issued a new warning about “computer virus scams”, which it says are now also targeting mobile devices including phones and tablets. ...

Small business warning about fake Yellow Pages order emails and faxes: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

30 January 2014

Small businesses are advised to be wary of fake faxes or emails pretending to be from “Yellow Pages”, seeking your business’ contact details. ...

Update available for vulnerable Foscam webcams and baby monitors: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

31 January 2014

A vulnerability has been identified in various Foscam webcams and baby monitors which allows an attacker to view the footage from your camera over the internet without a password. ...

Yahoo! Mail accounts breached, change your password: SSO Alert Priority High

3 February 2014

On 30 January 2014, Yahoo! confirmed that user names and passwords for its Yahoo Mail accounts were stolen in a cyber attack. Australian Yahoo Mail users are likely to be included....

Adobe releases emergency patch for Flash Player: SSO Alert Priority High

7 February 2014

[Revised] Adobe releases emergency patch for Flash Player ...

Firefox browser security updates released: SSO Alert Priority High

6 February 2014

Mozilla has issued security and functionality updates for Firefox....

Malware called “ChewBacca” targeting Point of Sale computers: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

7 February 2014

The scope of damage from recently discovered malware called “ChewBacca” has been analysed, revealing that it has stolen credit card details from 11 countries, including Australia. The malware...

February security updates released from Microsoft and Adobe: SSO Alert Priority High

12 February 2014

Microsoft and Adobe have issued their regular monthly Patch Tuesday security updates, addressing a range of important and critical vulnerabilities....

Be wary of Valentine’s Day scams: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

14 February 2014

Valentine’s Day is a common target for scammers. Online dating scams are known to cheat Australian’s out of millions of dollars every year, but Valentine’s Day scams may also include also other...

Malicious versions of the popular 'Flappy Bird' game found on app stores for smartphones: SSO Alert

18 February 2014

Fake versions of the popular 'Flappy Bird' game have been discovered on the Android app store for smartphones, which contain malware. ...

Microsoft warns of vulnerability Internet Explorer 9 and 10, releases workaround solution: SSO Alert

20 February 2014

SSO Alert Priority High ...