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HEIST attack breaches HTTPS in the browser

A new technique has been unveiled that can attack Transport Layer Security (TLS)-protected communications in web browsers to expose encrypted email addresses and other personally sensitive data. Exploiting the vulnerability requires a multistage attack on HTTPS protected pages by inserting

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Windows 10 free upgrade ends on July 29th

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10’s free upgrade offer will expire on July 29, 2016. After that, you’ll have to pay US$119 to upgrade on any computer that hasn’t already made the leap (this is for Windows 10 Home, more for Windows 10

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Apple patches Stagefright-like vulnerability on iOS, OS X

An equivalent to Android’s Stagefright vulnerability has recently been spotted on iOS and OS X devices. It has since been patched, and security experts from Sophos are urging all Apple users to patch up as fast as they can to

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Hack exposes millions of Gmail, Microsoft and Yahoo logins

The usernames and passwords for over 270 million hacked email accounts are being traded on Russia’s black market. One security expert warns that while most of them are Mail.ru accounts for Russia’s most popular email service, tens of millions of

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Ransomware Increased 35 Percent in 2015

Amongst the findings released by Symantec in their latest Internet Security Threat Report, “Ransomware Increased 35 Percent in 2015” which is not good news for those without sufficiently rigorous and secured backup schemes. Read more: http://images.mktgassets.symantec.com/Web/Symantec/%7Be1d76b31-9926-42a7-9016-531e7aeea4a3%7D_ISTR_21_ONE_PAGE_AA.pdf

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Android Malware Targeting Australian Banks

Researchers have uncovered a new strain of Android malware that can steal the login credentials of mobile banking users.  The malware presents victims with a fake version of the login screen of their banking application and locks the screen until

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Important Safety Recall – Microsoft AC Power Cords Surface Pro, Pro 2, Pro 3

This recall applies to: AC power cords for Microsoft Surface Pro, Microsoft Surface Pro 2, and Microsoft Surface Pro 3 devices sold before 15 July 2015 Read more: https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-au/support/warranty-service-and-recovery/powercord

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Important Safety Recall – HP Notebook AC Power Cord

HP has announced a voluntary recall and replacement program for certain AC power cords used with AC adapters shipped with HP and Compaq notebook and mini notebook computers, as well as with AC adapters provided with accessories such as docking

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Phishing Website Quiz

Think you can Outsmart Internet Scammers? Ever wonder how good you are at telling the difference between a legitimate website and one that’s a phishing attempt? Take this quiz to find out. Read more: https://www.opendns.com/phishing-quiz/

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Phishing Email Test

One wrong click could expose your company to a data breach. Take the quiz and discover how skilled you are at detecting malicious phishing attempts amid common work-related emails, which are provided here in replicated email clients with active functionality.

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