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Secure your router: How to help prevent the next internet takedown

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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Someone recently asked me if we shouldn't adopt a new name for the Internet of Things (IoT) because the existing term is too vague.
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How a Microsoft Edge hole spread 'malvertising' & stayed off the radar

Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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Proofpoint and Trend Micro have discovered a large-scale 'malvertising' campaign through Microsoft Edge, enacted by threat actors known as AdGholas.
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Check Point says beware of the Trident Exploits on iOS

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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UAE activist targeted by 'Trident' - a trio of zero-day iOS exploits enabling total device control, discovered by Toronto researchers.
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New Sofacy attacks against US government agency

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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Recently, Unit 42 identified a spear phishing e-mail from the Sofacy group that targeted the United States government - here is a rundown.
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Danti: Destroying your data through one unpatched exploit

Tue, 31st May 2016
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Danti is one of the newest and most dangerous groups of hackers taking advantage of a dangerous exploit that can gain access to IT systems and infect.
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Adobe warns of Flash zero-day vulnerability, being actively exploited by online criminals

Tue, 17th May 2016
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As I write this, if you're running Adobe Flash on your Windows, Mac, Linux or Chrome OS computer you're potentially at risk.
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IDEAStarter competition urges Kiwi youth to turn ideas into action

Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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The IDEAStarter competition is back, encouraging young Auckland entrepreneurs to turn their business ideas into reality.
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Vulnerable system the root cause of security issues, experts say

Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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The breadth of the problem illustrates the challenge faced by IT teams trying to protect their environment against security breaches.
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The surprisingly scary patterns revealed in hack attacks

Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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When analysing multi-attack campaigns against industrial and government interests, patterns emerge. Scary patterns.
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Are you prepared for today's sophisticated cyber threats?

Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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With the threat landscape has fundamentally changing, it's more important than ever for businesses to educate their employees.
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Time-to-detection key to prevent sophisticated cyberattacks

Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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Organisations must reduce the time to detection to remediate against sophisticated cyber attacks, according to new findings from Cisco.
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Vulnerable mobile apps 'just waiting to be exploited'

Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Hackers target weak mobile apps, with AVG's CTO warning they're ripe for data theft and urging developers and stores to tighten security.
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Outdated Java software #1 problem for Kiwis online

Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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Failing to update Java software is the number one cause of privacy and security breaches online in New Zealand.
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Are vulnerabilities really a risk or simply hype?

Mon, 25th Aug 2014
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Vulnerabilities are the talk of the town lately but you sometimes wonder 'is there really any substance to these reports, or it is hype?'.
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Heartbleed Bug: What have we learned so far...?

Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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Most popular websites are no longer vulnerable to #Heartbleed, says monitoring study. Change passwords now. Experts say the worst is over.
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Top Valentine's Day security threats...

Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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Valentine's Day cyber threats soar as last-minute shoppers fall victim to online scams and malware, experts warn of increased vulnerability.
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Java security concerns not over yet

Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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The recently discovered vulnerability has been finally patched by Oracle, but exploitation continues on computers that have not been updated.
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SonicWall tackles BYOD at Auckland event this Thursday

Tue, 6th Mar 2012
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SonicWall invites ICT managers to discuss BYOD and security trends at its Auckland seminar this Thursday. Key insights from industry expert Florian Malecki.
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Sasfis Botnet variants multiplying according to latest Fortinet report

Tue, 3rd Aug 2010
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Fortinet report reveals a surge in Sasfis botnet variants, evolving to spam users with fake invoices and Facebook links.
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Fortinet June Threat Landscape Report Shows New Variations of Sasfis Botnet

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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Fortinet reveals new Sasfis botnet variations, escalating cyber threats in their June report, showcasing the evolving malware landscape.