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Hacking
14
Nov

5G has security flaws that could let hackers track your location

November 14, 2019
Source: https://www.technologyreview.com/2019/11/13/102462/5g-has-security-flaws-that-could-let-hackers-track-your-location/#Echobox=1573656773 November 13 th Snippet Time is running out: Although they still face technical and regulatory barriers, 5G networks are starting to roll out in a few major cities worldwide, offering faster speeds and (we are told) greater security for users. Plugging these security holes will be an urgent task. Read the full article at:...
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26
Oct

South African banks hit by massive DDoS attack

October 26, 2019
Source: https://mybroadband.co.za/news/banking/324881-south-african-banks-hit-by-massive-ddos-attack.html?source=newsletter Jamie McKane 25 October 2019 Snippet: The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) announced that the South African banking industry has been hit by a wave of DDoS attacks targeting consumer-facing services. These attacks have also been accompanied by a ransom note, according to SABRIC. DDoS attacks have become a major problem...
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25
Oct

City of Joburg website hacked

October 25, 2019
Source: https://www.enca.com/news/city-of-joburg-website-hacked Friday 25 October 2019 – 7:27am JOHANNESBURG – The City of Johannesburg website has been hacked. Snippet: In a twitter statement posted on Friday morning, the city said it detected a network breach resulting in unauthorised information to its network system. This has forced it to shut down its website and e-services as a security measure....
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