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Update: Microsoft releases update for critical Internet Explorer vulnerability: SSO Alert Priority High

2 May 2014

Microsoft has released a security patch for all versions of Internet Explorer, fixing a critical vulnerability highlighted earlier this week....

Be aware of WhatsApp phishing emails: SSO Alert Priority moderate

8 May 2014

Users of mobile messaging app WhatsApp should be aware of scam ‘notification’ emails pretending to be from the popular service....

Bitly link shortening service compromised: SSO Alert Priority High

9 May 2014

Bitly, a popular link shortening service regularly used in combination with other social media services, has released an urgent security notice about a compromise of its customers' accounts....

Dropbox advises of vulnerability that exposed shared links: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

9 May 2014

Cloud sharing and storage service Dropbox has advised its users of a vulnerability affecting users who share files containing hyperlinks....

Android ransomware app discovered: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

9 May 2014

A new type of malicious Android ‘ransomware’ app uses fake police warnings and/or blocks access to your device, demanding money to unlock it. The attackers are believed to be targeting more...

Be aware of new PayPal phishing emails: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

13 May 2014

PayPal is a frequent target for phishing emails. One recent example with the subject line Suspicious ‘sign in prevented’ pretends to be a security notification from PayPal. It mimics the kinds of...

May security updates from Adobe and Microsoft now available: SSO Alert Priority High

14 May 2014

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

eBay confirms security breach, password change recommended: SSO Alert Priority High

22 May 2014

eBay has confirmed that an attack on its systems earlier this year compromised a database containing encrypted passwords, customer names, email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers and...

FBI releases advice on Blackshades malware: SSO Alert Priority High

22 May 2014

In recent days, the FBI has led a global crackdown on hackers using malware known as Blackshades....

Ransom attack targeting Apple products - change your Apple ID password: SSO Alert Priority High

27 May 2014

Apple device and Mac users should be aware that they may be targeted by hackers who lock you out of your device before demanding payment of a ransom....

Avast community forum breach: SSO Alert Priority High

28 May 2014

Antivirus vendor Avast has confirmed a breach of data associated with its customer forum, compromising user names, email addresses and encrypted passwords....

Spotify breach – Android users should expect app upgrade and account validation: SSO Alert Priority High

29 May 2014

The Popular online music streaming site, Spotify, has confirmed a breach of its systems and data....

TrueCrypt encryption software unsecure: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

30 May 2014

The developers of free encryption software called TrueCrypt have recently updated its website to warn users that the program is no longer being maintained and could contain security exploits....

Fake electricity bills target Australians, links to Cryptolocker ransomware: SSO Alert Priority High

3 June 2014

EnergyAustralia has warned Australians about phishing emails pretending to be gas or electricity bills....

Be on the lookout for phishing emails and scams associated with the FIFA World Cup: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

5 June 2014

A major event such as the FIFA World Cup presents scammers with an opportunity to use its global appeal to target large numbers of people....

WordPress vulnerabilities, update for affected plugin available: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

5 June 2014

An update has been released to address a security vulnerability identified in a WordPress plugin called ‘All in One SEO Pack’....

June security updates from Adobe and Microsoft now available: SSO Alert Priority High

11 June 2014

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

National Consumer Fraud Week 2014: SSO Alert Priority Low

19 June 2014

This week is National Consumer Fraud Week. With so many opportunities for scams to target us online, it’s important to understand what common scammer behaviour can look like....

Your old online footprint can still affect your privacy: SSO Alert Priority Low

27 June 2014

In November 2013, Stay Smart Online advised users of online dating websites owned by Cupid Media that a breach of its customer data had occurred....

Heartbleed update: more than 300,000 web servers are still vulnerable: SSO Alert Priority High

30 June 2014

A vulnerability that allows attackers to steal confidential data from web servers, called Heartbleed, still affects more than 300,000 websites, according to a security researcher tracking the issue...

Update: Microsoft releases update for critical Internet Explorer vulnerability: SSO Alert Priority High

Be aware of WhatsApp phishing emails: SSO Alert Priority moderate

Bitly link shortening service compromised: SSO Alert Priority High

Dropbox advises of vulnerability that exposed shared links: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

Android ransomware app discovered: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

Be aware of new PayPal phishing emails: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

May security updates from Adobe and Microsoft now available: SSO Alert Priority High

eBay confirms security breach, password change recommended: SSO Alert Priority High

FBI releases advice on Blackshades malware: SSO Alert Priority High

Ransom attack targeting Apple products - change your Apple ID password: SSO Alert Priority High

Avast community forum breach: SSO Alert Priority High

Spotify breach – Android users should expect app upgrade and account validation: SSO Alert Priority High

TrueCrypt encryption software unsecure: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

Fake electricity bills target Australians, links to Cryptolocker ransomware: SSO Alert Priority High

Be on the lookout for phishing emails and scams associated with the FIFA World Cup: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

WordPress vulnerabilities, update for affected plugin available: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

June security updates from Adobe and Microsoft now available: SSO Alert Priority High

National Consumer Fraud Week 2014: SSO Alert Priority Low

Your old online footprint can still affect your privacy: SSO Alert Priority Low

Heartbleed update: more than 300,000 web servers are still vulnerable: SSO Alert Priority High

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