Internet of hacked things: the biggest threat to online safety is ourselves

The Four Corners revelations about hackers’ activities have highlighted that the threat to Australians — and anyone who uses the internet — is real.

The program focused very much on the technical attacks: the 5-10 per cent of hacks that are advanced, almost stereotypical, usually aimed at large organisations and quite often backed by a foreign government.… Read more --->

World’s first self-driving taxis debut in Singapore

The world’s first self-driving taxis are picking up passengers in Singapore.

Select members of the public began hailing free rides Thursday through their smartphones in taxis operated by nuTonomy, an autonomous vehicle software startup. While multiple companies, including Google and Volvo, have been testing self-driving cars on public roads for several years, nuTonomy says it is the first to offer rides to the public.… Read more --->

Don’t connect your charging cell to a computer or you may get hacked!

Don't connect your charging cell to a computer or you may get hacked!

Connecting your mobile device to a computer using a USB cable could make you vulnerable to hackers.

Experts at Kaspersky Lab tested a variety of smartphones with Android and iOS operating systems to comprehend what data is transferred when connected to a Mac or PC and discovered that a whole slew of data transfers to the computer while the two devices are connected.
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Emsisoft launches ransomware decrypter page

Emsisoft launches ransomware decrypter page

If your files have been scrambled by malware then a decrypter may be able to save the day– but you’ll need to find it, first.

Emsisoft has announced its own ransomware decrypter, a single source where you’re able to browse and download any of the company’s 14 free decrypters.

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