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Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) stories - Page 22

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Trustwave uncovers major vulnerabilities in NETGEAR routers
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Trustwave researchers have discovered vulnerability in 31 models of NETGEAR routers, potentially affecting millions of devices.
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DragonOK updates toolset and targets multiple geographic regions
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The DragonOK group has been actively launching attacks for years. While Japan is still the most heavily targeted geographic region, it is spreading.
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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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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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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
UAE activist targeted by 'Trident' - a trio of zero-day iOS exploits enabling total device control, discovered by Toronto researchers.
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Security strategy: Protecting email is essential
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
​It’s a fact of life. Most hacks, data breaches and malware intrusions start with a simple email, which is why protecting email is essential.
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New Sofacy attacks against US government agency
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
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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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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flash player
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flash zero-day exploit
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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New Zealand's Techweek kicks off in Auckland
Mon, 16th May 2016
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techweek
Techweek AKL 2016 has started in Auckland, featuring over 50 sessions on design, innovation and technology until 22 May.
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IDEAStarter competition urges Kiwi youth to turn ideas into action
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The IDEAStarter competition is back, encouraging young Auckland entrepreneurs to turn their business ideas into reality.
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Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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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.
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Vulnerable system the root cause of security issues, experts say
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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flexera
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enterprise security
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cve
The breadth of the problem illustrates the challenge faced by IT teams trying to protect their environment against security breaches.
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IDEAStarter: Giving budding young Auckland entrepreneurs a chance
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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learning
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entrepreneur
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accelerator
Entries are now open for the second annual IDEAStarter competition, encouraging young Aucklanders to bring their business ideas to life.
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The surprisingly scary patterns revealed in hack attacks
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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software development
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hackers
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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edutech
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data protection
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data analytics
With the threat landscape has fundamentally changing, it’s more important than ever for businesses to educate their employees.
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Kiwi students to learn on the job with Young Enterprise Scheme
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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edutech
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lions foundation
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ateed
More than 1,400 students from 52 Auckland schools are taking part in YES this year, forming more than 180 small enterprises.
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Time-to-detection key to prevent sophisticated cyberattacks
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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martech
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cybersecurity
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cisco
Organisations must reduce the time to detection to remediate against sophisticated cyber attacks, according to new findings from Cisco.