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Foxit acknowledges zero-days in its PDF software, but no patches yet

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Two zero-day vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF can allow attackers to execute malicious code on startup. Safe Reading Mode is recommended.
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Tesla owners beware! Security researchers find major holes - firmware updates critical

Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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tencent
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Researchers at Tencent's Keen Security Lab discovered major security holes in Tesla's firmware, which attackers could use to control vehicles.
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iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes

Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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ios
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software updates
Apple's iOS 10.3.3 has undergone an urgent update after massive security holes were discovered in many of the system's functions.
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New version of SambaCry spotted in the wild: Linux users urged to update OS

Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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malware
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open source
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cybersecurity
Linux users face fresh cyber threat as new SambaCry variant emerges; experts urge immediate system updates to thwart attacks.
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Fortinet: Cybercrime ditches regional targets & goes for global 'element of surprise'

Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
According to Fortinet's Global Threat Landscape Report, attackers are always looking for 'the element of surprise'.
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ATEED launches competition to turn young entrepreneurial ideas into reality

Mon, 15th May 2017
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entrepreneur
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ateed
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ideastarter
Winners in two different age categories between 15 and 24 years old will receive $10,000 in business start-up support.
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Big changes in the infosec landscape: Time to take note and take action

Mon, 15th May 2017
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Do you like RDP? Good. So do attackers. Wait? What?! Yes, attackers love your weakly-defended RDP port as the payoff can be huge.
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Business events set to showcase Auckland's entrepreneurial potential to World Masters athletes

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
ATEED to showcase Auckland's entrepreneurial potential during World Masters Games, taking advantage of influx of visitors.
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China's green vision: More electric cars!

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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cartech
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
General Motors plans to launch 10 electric and hybrid vehicles in China by 2020, under pressure from Beijing. #ElectricVehicles #China.
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Zero day distributing FINSPY espionage malware and LATENTBOT malware

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
FireEye recently identified a vulnerability – CVE-2017-0199 – that allows a malicious actor to download and execute a Visual Basic script.
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NETGEAR committed to proactive approach in router vulnerability saga

Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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router
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NETGEAR routers plagued by major vulnerability, Trustwave warns. Company says it has been working to evaluate and fix the issue.
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Trustwave uncovers major vulnerabilities in NETGEAR routers

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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netgear
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router
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trustwave
Trustwave researchers have discovered vulnerability in 31 models of NETGEAR routers, potentially affecting millions of devices.
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Siemens-branded CCTV webcams require urgent firmware patch

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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ddos
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surveillance
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healthtech
Siemens-branded IP-based CCTV cameras are the latest internet-connected devices to be found vulnerable to hacking attacks.
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Secure your router: How to help prevent the next internet takedown

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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router
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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microsoft
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trend micro
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microsoft edge
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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malware
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cybersecurity
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apple
UAE activist targeted by 'Trident' - a trio of zero-day iOS exploits enabling total device control, discovered by Toronto researchers.
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Danti: Destroying your data through one unpatched exploit

Tue, 31st May 2016
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hackers
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danti
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cve-2545 exploit
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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cybersecurity
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opinion
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flash player
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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Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced

Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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disruption
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ar
Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland's innovation hub with virtual reality, start-up competitions and innovation heroes.
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Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland as innovation hub

Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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nztech
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ateed
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techweek
Virtual and augmented reality, start-up competitions, youth events and a showcase of Kiwi innovation heroes will feature in the inaugural Techweek AKL.