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Apache Struts users warned to upgrade now as 'matter of urgency'

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Urgent call for updates: Apache Struts hit by critical vulnerability, CVE-2017-9805, risking remote code execution.
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Oracle's $60,000 gift to Kiwi bug researcher about sharing knowledge with the world

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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Traditionally organisations keep bug & vulnerability findings for themselves, but Oracle and Associate Professor Dietrich take a different approach.
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$250,000 up for grabs in Microsoft's latest Windows Bounty Program

Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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Microsoft is offering up to US$250,000 in a new bug bounty program focused exclusively on ironing out the kinks in Windows 10.
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Center for Internet Security recognises Kiwi compliance firm

Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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A New Zealand security assessment and compliance system has received recognition from the US-based Center for Internet Security (CIS).
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Four cyber security principles that withstand the test of time

Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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Information security can be a noisy place. As a career security guy my experiences have given me a deep understanding of attackers & the enterprise.
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Six practical steps you can take to avoid being hit by another WannaCry

Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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You don't hand the keys to the car, the liquor cabinet & the gun rack to a 16 year old. If all users have blanket local admin access it's just as bad.
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Here's why WannaCry might be the tip of the iceberg

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Much ink is still being expended trying to determine who was responsible for WannaCry and what their motives were. But there's a bigger lesson here.
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Apple releases critical security updates for all products

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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If you put off installing the latest Apple security updates, now is the time to do it, according to Australian security watchdogs Stay Smart Online.
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New Zealand Internet Task Force welcomes new CERT security team

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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The New Zealand Internet Task Force (NZITF) has welcomed New Zealand's new Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) with open arms.
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Strategy for cyber crime: own the routers, own the Internet

Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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Mobile devices & smart TVs controlled by cyber criminals make scary headlines. There's something scarier – the possibility that routers can be owned.
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Ransomware was 2016's hottest ticket as attacks spiked to whopping 752%

Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Ransomware has seen a 752% increase in use over 2016, resulting in $1 billion in losses for enterprises worldwide.
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WordPress releases 4.7.3 update to address major security issues

Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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WordPress is encouraging all users to upgrade to its new 4.7.3 version, saying that users of older versions may still be susceptible to cyber attacks.
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Ransomware exploit kits pose huge risk for unpatched organisations

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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Ransomware exploit kits are making it easier for attackers to target enterprises, because they're so simple to enact, Trend Micro warns.
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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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Kaspersky Labs offers $50,000 'bug bounty' to security researchers

Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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Security researchers Kaspersky Lab & bug bounty platform Hacker One are co-launching a Bug Bounty Program that offers $50,000 to security researchers.
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Asustor combats security vulnerabilities with latest upgrades

Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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Asustor enhances security with ADM 2.6.3, introducing two-step verification and updated SAMBA, OpenSSL versions.
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Major security flaw in Samsung Galaxy devices

Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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Samsung says the flaw is extremely difficult to exploit, but if successful, an attacker could have an enormous amount of access to an affected device.
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Check Point: Protecting ICS from cyber threats

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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operating systems
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security vulnerabilities
Check Point Software introduces new security gateway for Industrial Control Systems; aims to prevent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
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UPDATE: Stalled EQC policy review leaves global reinsurers uncertain over NZ market

Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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earthquake commission
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funding
The government review of the Earthquake Commission's funding and policy structures is leaving global reinsurers uncertain as they try to assess the.
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High Court makes declarations on EQC flooding risk policy

Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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earthquakes
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earthquake commission
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The High Court in Wellington has made a number of declarations outlining how the Earthquake Commission can deal with claims stemming from loss of l.