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Cisco has tackled three vulnerabilities in SD-WAN that could be exploited to compromise routers, controller software, and network management systems. On Wednesday, Cisco said each bug, deemed “high” risk, impacts vBond Orchestrator, vEdge 100/1000/2000/5000 series routers, the vEdge cloud router platform, Cisco’s vManage network management system, and vSmart controller software if they are running SD-WAN […] More
Researchers have uncovered new obfuscation techniques they have described as “unique” in an active cryptocurrency mining botnet. On Thursday, cybersecurity firm ESET said the discovery was made through an examination of the Stantinko botnet, which has been active since at least 2012. At inception, Stantinko focused on adware delivery mainly in Russia and Ukraine. The […] More
France’s cyber-security agency issued an alert this week warning about a new ransomware gang that’s been recently seen targeting the networks of local government authorities. The alert, issued by France’s CERT team, points to a rising number of attacks carried out with a new version of the Mespinoza ransomware strain, also known as the Pysa […] More
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has asked employers across the country to be mindful of their obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 when handling information related to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. The OAIC said that while it appreciates the unprecedented challenges employers are facing to address the spread of the virus, they […] More
The Select Committee on Foreign Interference through Social Media was in December stood up to inquire into, and report on, the risk posed to Australia’s democracy by foreign interference through social media. The inquiry, which closed for submissions earlier this month, particularly references: How the use of social media can undermine Australia’s democracy and values, […] More
Viewing the content of a FTP server inside Firefox Image: ZDNet Mozilla has announced plans today to remove support for the FTP protocol from Firefox. Going forward, users won’t be able to download files via the FTP protocol and view the content of FTP links/folders inside the Firefox browser. “We’re doing this for security reasons,” […] More
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses are asking — or mandating — that office-based employees work from home. Millions of employees that have been logging in from workstations on corporate networks are now logging in from home, or elsewhere on public networks. Stronger authentication, and VPNs, that used to be required for a […] More
Google said today it is pausing upcoming Chrome and Chrome OS releases due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The company cited “adjusted work schedules” as the primary reason for the delay, as most of its engineers are now working from home. The company published an official statement today after ZDNet reached out for comment […] More
