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Hacker gains access to a small number of Microsoft's private GitHub repos
Hack considered harmless as the hacker did not gain access to the source code of any major Microsoft apps.Early access to superannuation paused as police freeze $120,000 in allegedly stolen funds

‘Sophisticated’ identity theft attack leads to Australian Tax Office stopping early super withdrawals until Monday
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Allegations of identity theft involving 150 Australians have forced the government to pause the early release of superannuation, after police froze $120,000 believed to have been ripped off from retirement savings.
On Friday the assistant treasurer, Michael Sukkar, announced the Australian Tax Office would pause requests for early access of superannuation until Monday “out of an abundance of caution” to consider further anti-fraud protection.
Related: Under-40s twice as likely to access their super early under coronavirus scheme, survey finds
Related: Should I access my super early during the coronavirus? Here's how it will impact your money
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Cyber Subterfuge and Curious Sharks Threaten the World's Subsea Fiber-Optics Cables
Malware, spies and hackers, plus erosion and sharks, threaten fiber-optics that transmit almost all the world's dataMalicious Bots Infiltrate Online Food Delivery
With grocery delivery in higher demand than ever, new add-ons have emerged to secure slots for consumers, presenting a new pathway for bad bots to wreak havoc.Microsoft: 150 million people are using passwordless logins each month
Internally, 90% of Microsoft employees already use a passwordless authentication solution.Blue Mockingbird Monero-Mining Campaign Exploits Web Apps

Microsoft Identity VP Shares How and Why to Ditch Passwords
Passwords are on their way out, says Joy Chik, who offers guidance for businesses hoping to shift away from them.Mac RAT Rides 2FA App Onto Systems
The new macOS remote access Trojan from the Lazarus Group uses a two-factor authentication app as its delivery mechanism.Cisco Fixes High-Severity Flaws In Firepower Security Software, ASA

Now More Than Ever? Securing the Software Life Cycle
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's true for software security, even in these turbulent times.Zoom Beefs Up End-to-End Encryption to Thwart ‘Zoombombers’

Zoom Acquires Keybase, Plans for End-to-End Encrypted Chats
The company's first acquisition to date is part of a 90-day plan to improve security in its video communications platform.Tech Support Scam Uses Child Porn Warning
A new email scam is making the rounds, warning recipients that someone using their Internet address has been caught viewing child pornography. The message claims to have been sent from Microsoft Support, and says the recipient's Windows license will be suspended unless they call an "MS Support" number to reinstate the license, but the number goes to a phony tech support scam that tries to trick callers into giving fraudsters direct access to their PCs.Threat-Modeling Basics Using MITRE ATT&CK
When risk managers consider the role ATT&CK plays in the classic risk equation, they have to understand the role of threat modeling in building a complete risk scenario.Cybersecurity Home School: Garfield Teaches Security

Pandemic Could Accelerate Passwordless Authentication
As we celebrate another World Password Day, security pros are hopeful that when we move out of the stay-at-home period, companies will continue to focus on digital technologies - and ditching passwords.Hackers Dumpster Dive for Taxpayer Data in COVID-19 Relief Money Scams

Digital transformation could be accelerated by COVID‑19
The pandemic has highlighted the need for businesses to act with alacrity and prepare for the long haul – and to do so with cybersecurity in mind
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7 Ways Parents Can Better Protect Their Online-Gamer Offspring
