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Once hacked, twice shy: How auto supplier Harman learned to fight cyber carjackers

Unlike consumer electronics, cars can stay in use for decades, long after operating systems and component software cease being supported through updates that patch vulnerabilities - a challenge the industry is still grappling with.
In systemic breach, hackers steal millions of Bulgarians' financial data

Bulgaria's finance minister apologized to the country on Tuesday after admitting hackers had stolen millions of taxpayers' financial data in an attack that one researcher said may have compromised nearly every adult's personal records.
The 'super easy' way to hack a Swede's email account

When you forget your Gmail password, and have two factor authentication (2FA) enabled, Google will SMS or call you with a six to eight digit code. You enter the code (Google calls this 2-step verification) and gain access to your account.
Triton intrusion discovered at second industrial facility

Intrusion activity attributed to the same group which attacked the industrial safety systems of a petrochemical plant in Saudi Arabia in 2017 has been uncovered at a second facility, security researchers have confirmed.
ASD head details Australia’s ‘offensive cyber’ operations

For the first time, the Australian Signals Directorate has revealed details of its “offensive cyber” operations.

Features about hacking

11 signs your kid is hacking -- and what to do about it

Here’s how to find out if your child is involved in malicious online activity -- before the authorities do
Accessing US Netflix from overseas: the latest information

Netflix is securing the borders of its US library, but the latest crackdown is another token effort in a war it can never win.
Unseen, all-out cyber war on the US has begun

Security pros and government officials warn of a possible cyber 9/11 involving banks, utilities, other companies, or the Internet
Opinion: The Petraeus scandal and computer ethics

Last week Gen. David Petraeus, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, resigned in response to what has turned out to be a much bigger scandal than it first appeared.
Top 10 hacking movies

2011 so far has been filled with news of high-profile hacking - the Epsilon data breach, Microsoft and the various attempts of the nefarious Anonymous. Even the Australian Government copped a little unwanted interest. With this in mind, we thought it was time to track down the top ten Hollywood movies about hacking.

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Why Technology Supply Chain Resiliency Matters

With technology supply chains rapidly evolving to all corners of the globe, doors continually open for unsavoury elements to find new ways to take advantage. Whether for personal gain, monetary gain, criminal activity, espionage, or military threat, black hats keep unearthing opportunities to exploit supply chain vulnerabilities.
Anatomy of a Hack Disrupted
Advanced persistent threats: Hijacking insider credentials
Evolving Threats Demand; New Approaches To Security