security

  1. Bryn

    Smart outdoor security cameras in SA?

    I searched but don't see this discussion covered. I already have a decent Samsung CCTV 4-channel kit running and it provides 1080p live feeds on a display in the kitchen of both entrances to the property and two decent vantage points that give a good idea of who is outside. They're used pretty...
  3. J

    South African developer finds Pizza Hut security flaw which affected hundreds of webs

    South African developer finds Pizza Hut security flaw which affected hundreds of websites South African developer Lionel Chetty recently discovered a security flaw in Pizza Hut’s website which users to view the information of clients who used it to place an order. The flaw allowed an...
  4. B

    WhatsApp using camera and microphone in background

    Android alerted me to WhatsApp using my phone's camera and microphone in the background (see attached image). This concerns me, has anyone else experienced this behaviour? does anyone know why WhatsApp is doing here? EDIT: here is how to get to the screen: Settings > Lock screen and security...
    • bewer
    • Thread
    • android privacy security whatsapp
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Android
  5. J

    Viewfines

    Seems Viewfines.co.za had a security "incident". Anyone know what happened? I've used it once or twice, but what bothers me is that they have loads of info on a person, including your license plate etc.
  6. medicnick83

    Do you use ADT?

    Hi all, I have a question. Do you use ADT? How is your experience with them? Let me share something with you; Now as you can imagine, this post was on Facebook - but after I posted this, alot of things started to come out from residents who had used ADT in our area, panic buttons / alarms...
  7. mercurial

    Google Accused of Showing ‘Total Contempt’ for Android Users’ Privacy

    Google Accused of Showing ‘Total Contempt’ for Android Users’ Privacy
    • mercurial
    • Thread
    • android android auto chat communication encryption instant messaging privacy security
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  8. J

    How do you unlock your smartphone?

    Which security measure do you use to unlock your smartphone?
  9. mercurial

    Spectre has another evil sibling that compromises the safe zone created by Intel SGX

    Spectre has another evil sibling that compromises the safe zone created by Intel SGX
    • mercurial
    • Thread
    • bug exploitation intel security security bug security flaw security vulnerability spectre vulnerability
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  10. B

    DarkTrace

    Anybody using this or seen a Demo of this https://www.darktrace.com If so what are your thoughts experiences ?
  11. mercurial

    Major Apple security flaw grants admin access on macOS High Sierra without password

    Major Apple security flaw grants admin access on macOS High Sierra without password
  12. mercurial

    Windows 8 onwards incorrectly implements ASLR security feature, but you can fix it

    Windows 8 onwards incorrectly implements ASLR security feature, but you can fix it
  13. Newsfeed

    Wi-Fi has been hacked

    Wi-Fi has been hacked Security researchers will release a proof-of-concept attack on the Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) protocol today, which lets attackers eavesdrop on traffic between devices and access points, reported Ars Technica.
  14. A

    Nokia 5 September Update

    Hi guys, Anyone else with a Nokia 5 have received the September Security patch ? I am still on the August one. Just wondering if I am alone with this.
    • Athanc
    • Thread
    • nokia 5 security update
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Android
  15. Newsfeed

    Apple firmware updates are leaving Macs vulnerable

    Apple firmware updates are leaving Macs vulnerable Security researchers with Duo Security have released a study involving various Apple Mac machines.
  16. I

    WiFi security cameras

    Hi all, not sure if this is the right forum, but i am not sure where to put this. I am keen to set up WiFi cameras around my house. I would like if they would meet the following use-cases. They should be fully WiFi, no cabling other than power. I would prefer no specific DVR box, would rather...
  17. Newsfeed

    Meet one of South Africa’s top professional hackers

    Meet one of South Africa’s top professional hackers Rudi Dicks is a Senior Cyber Security specialist at BDO’s Forensics and Cyber Lab, and spends his days hacking companies.
  18. A

    Cameras on the Complex Fibre Network

    I have had fibre installed at our complex by Vumatel and in the initial and subsequent meetings, I was assured that we could put the cameras on the "internal network", but once everything was done, nobody knows who I can speak to. I refuse to pay R250 per month per camera to just put up a...
  19. Kevin Lancaster

    Locked Shields – The world’s largest cyber-war game

    Locked Shields – The world’s largest cyber-war game Things are bad on the small island nation of Berylia after a diplomatic row with Crimsonia, its bigger neighbour and rival.
  20. J

    How to check if someone is spying on your smartphone

    How to check if someone is spying on your smartphone If you are worried that somebody has installed spyware on your device, consult the following checks and warning signs.
  21. W

    What you need to know about Security While Playing Online Games

    I have been gaming for quite a while now, Dota 2 being without a doubt my absolute favorite. Also being an IT security expert you tend to look a bit deeper into what you do online and who you do it with. Whether its buying a new item with your credit card,using two factor authentication or...
    • wizzard2
    • Thread
    • dota dota 2 gaming information security information technology online gaming security security hacking
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Gaming
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