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Organisations speak out against sexual harassment in the workplace

Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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Allegations of staff engaging in sexually inappropriate behaviour at one of New Zealand's top law firms demonstrates the need for robust policies.
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New email spam campaign ditches traditional Office macro infection tactic

Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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A new wave of spam emails use Microsoft Office documents to download password stealers without having to activate Macros.
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ASUSTOR responds to Spectre & Meltdown with ADM update

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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ASUSTOR is releasing updates to its ADM this week as part of its efforts to fix the Meltdown security vulnerabilities.
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Cisco ASA appliances at risk of denial of service exploit

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has issued an official alert to those who use Cisco's Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA).
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Attackers unleash Lokibot malware on unpatched Windows systems

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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Lokibot malware targets unpatched Windows systems exploiting CVE-2017-11882; researchers urge timely updates and restricted installer access to combat threats.
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Intel releases Spectre & Meltdown patches for some Skylake processors

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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Intel has rolled out patches for Spectre and Meltdown flaws in some Skylake processors, aiming to enhance data security amid previous update issues.
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42% of Alexa-ranked websites are open invites for attackers

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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A staggering 42% of top Alexa-ranked websites are vulnerable to cyber-attacks due to outdated software and compromised content, finds Menlo Security.
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North Korean threat group suspected to be behind Adobe Flash exploit

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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An exploit that targeted an Adobe Flash vulnerability looks to be the work of a North Korean group called TEMP.Reaper.
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Oracle MICROS POS vulnerability may compromise 330,000 POS systems

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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A vulnerability in Oracle's POS systems may affect more than 330,000 payment systems across the globe, putting files and sensitive information at risk.
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Zyklon HTTP malware creates gaping backdoors through MS Office exploits

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Zyklon HTTP malware is described as a publicly-available and fully featured backdoor that is able to conduct DDoS attacks, steal passwords...
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Meltdown and Spectre fallout: patching problems persist

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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Patching difficulties persist as the tech industry grapples with the fallout from Meltdown and Spectre, highlighting flaws in nearly all modern processors.
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Intel processor vulnerabilities: What you need to know about Meltdown and Spectre

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Desktops, laptops, and smartphones running on vulnerable processors can be exposed to unauthorized access and information theft.
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Apple confirms that macOS and iOS are vulnerable to Meltdown bugs

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Security issues known as Meltdown and Spectre affect all modern processors, including Apple's Mac systems and iOS devices. No known exploits at this time.
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Apple addresses serious root access vulnerability in latest MacOS High Sierra update

Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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Apple has been quick to address the major CVE-2017-13872 security flaw in its macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 operating system.
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ATEED launches new tools to measure economic performance

Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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The Growth Monitor highlights key information about Auckland's people, businesses, economy and sectors of competitiveness.
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Check Point & LG plug security vulnerabilities in smart appliances

Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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Check Point researchers recently worked with LG to plug vulnerabilities in a number of home appliances, including robot vacuum cleaners & dishwashers.
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the IoTroop botnet: Could it be the next 'cyber hurricane'?

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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The rapid evolution of 'IoTroop' is happening much faster than the Mirai botnet; and it is enslaving IoT devices at a faster rate too.
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Monero cryptocurrency miner enslaves Windows Server 2003 systems in botnet

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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A malicious cryptocurrency miner is infecting vulnerable Windows web servers worldwide, creating a botnet and mining Monero cryptocurrency.
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Equifax and its 143m customers just the 'first known victims'

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Equifax breach reveals well-known vulnerability, patch available long before attack, says Flexera. More hacks likely to come.
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Experts comment: Behind the Bluetooth 'BlueBorne' zero-days

Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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As news spreads of the Bluetooth zero-day that affects more than 5 billion devices, security experts are warning users to use Bluetooth with caution.