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2021-006: ACSC Ransomware Profile - Lockbit 2.0
ACSC has observed an increase in reporting of LockBit 2.0 ransomware incidents in Australia. The LockBit ransomware restricts access to corporate files and systems by encrypting them into a locked and unusable format. Victims receive instructions on how to engage with the offenders after encryption. LockBit affiliates have successfully deployed ransomware on corporate systems in a variety of countries and sectors, including Australia, where the ACSC is aware of numerous incidents since 2020. LockBit affiliates are known to implement the ‘double extortion’ technique by uploading stolen and sensitive victim information to their dark web site ‘LockBit 2.0’, and threatening to sell and/or release this information if their ransom demands are not met.
Vulnerability Affecting BlackBerry QNX RTOS
BlackBerry has disclosed that its QNX Real Time Operating System is affected by a BadAlloc vulnerability - CVE-2021-22156. QNX is the world’s most prevalent real time operating system. Alert status: HIGH Background /What has happened? The ACSC is tracking a vulnerability in BlackBerry QNX RTOS on Australian networks. An integer overflow vulnerability exists in BlackBerry’s QNX products (including standard, medical and safety-certified versions). This vulnerability could allow remote code execution or denial-of-service attacks. This is a high-risk vulnerability, affecting QNX SDP 6.5 SP1 and below (shipped in products manufactured between 1996 to 2012) and QNX for safety manufactured until 2018.
5 Knox features you should enable on Samsung devices today
Mobility has become the new normal in many people’s working lives. And many businesses have embraced enterprise mobility, using phones and tablets for work. So much so, that managing a widespread fleet of devices is part of everyday life for many IT admins. In fact, you’re no doubt familiar with using EMM tools for the control or restriction of device features to comply with your IT policy, manage app usage and optimize productivity for your workforce.
Apple Support Video's to resolve Common Issues
Apple has some great videos on their Youtube support channel ranging from setting up your iPhone to activating an eSim card. The YouTube channel: Apple Support We have included in this article some of the support videos that address the common issue our support team are asked to resolve.
TPG Telecom opens Innovation Lab in Sydney
TPG Telecom opens Innovation Lab in Sydney Wednesday, 7 July 2021 – TPG Telecom has opened an Innovation Lab at Glebe in Sydney to drive product and technology innovation, including network virtualisation and emerging 5G applications for industry. The new facility is a first of its kind for TPG Telecom and will provide a single integrated site for vendors to trial their emerging 5G related technologies.
Cybercriminals targeting construction companies to conduct email scams
Cybercriminals are targeting construction companies to conduct business email compromise scams. All parties to construction projects should be vigilant when emailing about invoices and bank details.
ACSC - Security Update - Chrome Browser
Google released Chrome version 91.0.4472.114 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The patch notes for this version can be viewed at Chrome Release Note.
Intune Update 2106
Week of July 5, 2021 Device security Settings catalog support for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS We’ve added the settings to manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS to the Intune settings catalog to configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS.
Apple introduces new developer tools and technologies to create even better apps
Xcode Cloud will help developers build apps even faster, and new App Store features enable developers to reach more users
Knox Manage release notes
This Knox Manage v21.6 release scheduled to go live on June 16, 2021 includes several improvements and enhancements to existing features and functionality.
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