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Microsoft and Google have announced updates to their respective virtual-machine (VM) instances for highly confidential information to be processed in Microsoft Azure and Google Compute Engine. Microsoft has moved its Azure DCsv2-Series VMs to general availability. The VMs feature hardware-based trusted execution environments (TEE) that are based on Intel’s SGX or Software Guard eXtensions. […] More
A new variant of ransomware is infecting Android smartphones and attempting to pressure victims into paying to retrieve their encrypted files by claiming to be the work of the FBI. But the campaign could be more than just about making a quick buck. Black Rose Lucy ransomware first emerged in late 2018, but its authors […] More
As many of us grapple with the transition to working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak, video conferencing platforms suddenly experiencing a surge in user numbers are, on the whole, meeting the security challenges associated with uptake. The COVID-19 pandemic, which at the time of writing has reached over three million cases worldwide, has […] More
Doorbell cameras have become both popular and notorious; the idea that you could see who was at your door from upstairs, or even when you’re on holiday, also exposed questions about neighbourhood surveillance (and some issues with app security). And if you already have a security camera that covers the front door, you don’t need […] More
Image: iStock Taiwan’s Ministry of Interior is indefinitely delaying the rollout of electronic ID cards due to COVID-19. The card, featuring an embedded chip, was scheduled to begin replacing the island’s existing ID cards in October. It would allow for digital signatures, anti-forgery capabilities, and other applications that could be built on top of it, […] More
Since the Australian government’s coronavirus contact tracing app COVIDSafe went live on Sunday night, 2.44 million people have downloaded and registered to participate. During the lead up to the app’s release, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said there was a need for around 40% of Australia’s population to use the app for the initiative to work. […] More
Image: Dmitry Bayer Security updates are reaching Android users faster and more reliably than in previous years. In research published this month, German cyber-security firm SRLabs said the Android patch gap has gone down from 44 days in 2018 to 38 days today. The term Android patch delay, or patch gap, refers to the time […] More
Image via The Creative Exchange Hackers are actively targeting WordPress sites running the OneTone theme to exploit a vulnerability that allows them to read and write site cookies and create backdoor admin accounts. The campaign has been going since the start of the month, and it’s still underway. The vulnerability is a cross-site scripting (XSS) […] More
