City Power in Johannesburg hit by ransomware attack
City Power in Johannesburg spokesperson Isaac Mangena said the virus had attacked its database and other software, impacting on most
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VideoLAN VLC lavc_CopyPicture Heap-Based Buffer Over-Read Vulnerability [CVE-2019-13962]
CVE Number – CVE-2019-13962 A vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC media player could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary
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Linux Kernel Hardware Transactional Memory Local Denial of Service Vulnerability [CVE-2019-13648]
CVE Number – CVE-2019-13648 A vulnerability in the Linux Kernel could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of
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Okrum Backdoor Malware
Okrum is a backdoor created by the Ke3chang (also known as APT15) advanced persistent threat. The backdoor was first detected in December 2016 and
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Things to Look Out for When Selecting Cloud Computing Courses
Want to learn cloud computing basics, or beef up your knowledge? Yes, the best thing to do would be to
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TrickBot malware develops new email infection [TrickBooster]
A recent report from cyber security company Deep Instinct has revealed that the Trickbot malware has returned with a new
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Free Tool Reveals the True Cost of ‘Free’ Online Services – Your Data and Identity
Cyber security provider F-Secure has released a free new online tool that helps expose the true cost of using some
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Chrome Incognito Mode loophole to be closed
Google Chrome’s Incognito Mode is based on the principle that you should have the choice to browse the web privately.
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Open Whisper Signal Homograph Domain Spoofing Vulnerability [CVE-2019-9970]
CVE Number – CVE-2019-9970 Open Whisper Signal (aka Signal-Desktop) through 1.23.1 and the Signal Private Messenger application through 4.35.3 for
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Nine-year-old inventor wins award for next-generation Smart Stick for the blind
As partners of the Tech4Good awards, BT celebrates ingenious ideas and individuals who are transforming society and helping to tackle
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