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The cryptopocalypse is nigh! NIST rolls out new encryption standards to prepare
In the not-too-distant future—as little as a decade, perhaps, nobody knows exactly how long—the cryptography protecting your bank transactions, chat messages, and medical records from prying eyes is going to break spectacularly with the advent of quantum computing. On Tuesday, a US government agency named four replacement encryption schemes to head off this cryptopocalypse.
NZ internet bandwidth doubles as new submarine fibre cable comes online
Aotearoa's internet bandwidth with the United States has nearly doubled with the launch of a new fibre cable connecting the countries. Southern Cross Cables said its new Southern Cross NEXT fibre cable creates the largest submarine network connecting Australasia to the US, enhancing connectivity between the nations.
Netflix names Microsoft as partner for new consumer subscription plan
We’re thrilled to be named Netflix’s technology and sales partner to help power their first ad-supported subscription offering. At launch, consumers will have more options to access Netflix’s award-winning content. Marketers looking to Microsoft for their advertising needs will have access to the Netflix audience and premium connected TV inventory. All ads served on Netflix will be exclusively available through the Microsoft platform.
World’s first Wi-Fi 7 router hits the market - Reseller News
Chinese networking equipment vendor H3C has released what it says is the first Wi-Fi 7 router on the market, well in advance of the standard becoming final, which isn't expected to happen before 2024.
New working speculative execution attack sends Intel and AMD scrambling
Some microprocessors from Intel and AMD are vulnerable to a newly discovered speculative execution attack that can covertly leak password data and other sensitive material, sending both chipmakers scrambling once again to contain what is proving to be a stubbornly persistent vulnerability.
Can Encryption Key Intercepts Solve The Ransomware Epidemic?
A San Jose, Calif-based ransomware data recovery firm has announced the successful recovery of encrypted data without requiring any ransom payment. The firm takes a novel approach: it intercepts the encryption process and extracts the keys used by the ransomware. With these, it can recover data without recourse to paying the ransom.
Windows 12 could be coming in 2024 as Microsoft shakes things up
According to a new report, the pace at which Microsoft releases new Windows versions may be slowing, but the pace at which Microsoft releases new Windows features may be picking up. Put another way, users might expect Windows 12 in 2024.
Popular vehicle GPS tracker gives hackers admin privileges over SMS
Vulnerability researchers have found security issues in a GPS tracker that is advertised as being present in about 1.5 million vehicles in 169 countries. A total of six vulnerabilities affect the MiCODUS MV720 device.
Phishing Attacks Are Now Using the Windows Calculator
Windows has become better and better at stopping viruses and malware, even if you don’t have the best antivirus software installed. Malware developers have to get creative to infect systems, which now includes utilizing the Windows 7 Calculator application.
Apple Ships Urgent Security Patches for macOS, iOS
Apple's security response team has pushed out software fixes for at least 39 software vulnerabilities haunting the macOS Catalina, iOS and iPadOS platforms.