Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) stories - Page 21
Apache Struts users warned to upgrade now as 'matter of urgency'
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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martech
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software development
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java
Urgent call for updates: Apache Struts hit by critical vulnerability, CVE-2017-9805, risking remote code execution.
Phishing scam impersonates Ministry of Primary Industries
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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malware
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phishing
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email security
CERT NZ alerts public to a new phishing scam masquerading as the Ministry of Primary Industries, complete with malware-laden attachments.
LookSee expanding beyond Wgtn to address NZ tech talent shortage
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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ateed
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skills gap
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wreda
WREDA is in discussion with economic development agencies in Christchurch and Auckland in relation to expanding the talent attraction programme.
Foxit acknowledges zero-days in its PDF software, but no patches yet
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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pdf
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zero day malware
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foxit
Two zero-day vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF can allow attackers to execute malicious code on startup. Safe Reading Mode is recommended.
Tesla owners beware! Security researchers find major holes - firmware updates critical
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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cartech
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tencent
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tesla
Researchers at Tencent’s Keen Security Lab discovered major security holes in Tesla’s firmware, which attackers could use to control vehicles.
New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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massey university
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accelerator
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study
Rather than the traditional get-investment-ready approach, the Sprint Launch programme will instead focus on early revenue and customer acquisition.
iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Apple’s iOS 10.3.3 has undergone an urgent update after massive security holes were discovered in many of the system’s functions.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
Māori digital startup finalists prepare to meet judges
Tue, 9th May 2017
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māori
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digmyidea
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startups
Finalists for DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge, a competition to incubate digital startups, have been announced in New Zealand.
Cryptocurrency could spur significant developments in NZ property law
Mon, 8th May 2017
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
The treatment of 'intangible property' is an area ripe for clarification, and cryptocurrency may well give rise to the case to test the boundaries.
120 Japanese leaders coming to town to invest in aspiring NZ businesses
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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investment
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startups
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partners
An opportunity for Auckland and its ambitious businesses to forge closer economic ties with a major trading partners is soon coming to town.
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.
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.
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.
Kiwi innovators: Entries for the Māori innovation comp close soon
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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entrepreneur
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māori
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startups
The competition aims to attract more Māori to the digital economy by helping emerging innovators turn their creative ideas into reality.
Kiwi competition aims to stimulate economic involvement & innovation in Māori
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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entrepreneur
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māori
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digmyidea
DIGMYIDEA seeks to inspire Māori to engage in the digital economy, helping innovators turn ideas into reality.
NETGEAR committed to proactive approach in router vulnerability saga
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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netgear
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router
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trustwave
NETGEAR routers plagued by major vulnerability, Trustwave warns. Company says it has been working to evaluate and fix the issue.