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Ransomware was 2016's hottest ticket as attacks spiked to whopping 752%
Malware

Ransomware was 2016's hottest ticket as attacks spiked to whopping 752%

Ransomware has seen a 752% increase in use over 2016, resulting in $1 billion in losses for enterprises worldwide.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
WordPress releases 4.7.3 update to address major security issues
WordPress

WordPress releases 4.7.3 update to address major security issues

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
Trustwave exposes backdoor in DblTek devices; vendor issues poor patch & goes silent
Unified Communications

Trustwave exposes backdoor in DblTek devices; vendor issues poor patch & goes silent

DblTek left vulnerabilities in its IoT devices, tried to hide the vulnerability, issued shoddy patches and cut off all contact with Trustwave.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
The stats are in: Japanese PC users at risk of attack through old and unpatched software
Flexera

The stats are in: Japanese PC users at risk of attack through old and unpatched software

The average private user has 63 programs on their PC from 21 different vendors. 7% of those are at the end of their life, meaning they're not patched.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
Ransomware exploit kits pose huge risk for unpatched organisations
Malware

Ransomware exploit kits pose huge risk for unpatched organisations

Ransomware exploit kits are making it easier for attackers to target enterprises, because they're so simple to enact, Trend Micro warns.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
How a Microsoft Edge hole spread 'malvertising' & stayed off the radar
Microsoft

How a Microsoft Edge hole spread 'malvertising' & stayed off the radar

Proofpoint and Trend Micro have discovered a large-scale 'malvertising' campaign through Microsoft Edge, enacted by threat actors known as AdGholas.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016
Kaspersky Labs offers $50,000 'bug bounty' to security researchers
Hackers

Kaspersky Labs offers $50,000 'bug bounty' to security researchers

Security researchers Kaspersky Lab & bug bounty platform Hacker One are co-launching a Bug Bounty Program that offers $50,000 to security researchers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Asustor combats security vulnerabilities with latest upgrades
Asustor

Asustor combats security vulnerabilities with latest upgrades

Asustor enhances security with ADM 2.6.3, introducing two-step verification and updated SAMBA, OpenSSL versions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Major security flaw in Samsung Galaxy devices
Samsung

Major security flaw in Samsung Galaxy devices

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.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
Check Point: Protecting ICS from cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point: Protecting ICS from cyber threats

Check Point Software introduces new security gateway for Industrial Control Systems; aims to prevent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
UPDATE: Stalled EQC policy review leaves global reinsurers uncertain over NZ market
Earthquake Commission

UPDATE: Stalled EQC policy review leaves global reinsurers uncertain over NZ market

The government review of the Earthquake Commission's funding and policy structures is leaving global reinsurers uncertain as they try to assess the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
99% of Android mobile phones susceptible to newly found takeover attack
Malware

99% of Android mobile phones susceptible to newly found takeover attack

Recent vulnerability means that 99% of all android phones could be exploited to the point where they could be completely overidden.

By Alistair Ross • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Jul 2013
Oracle fixes Java problems
Marketing Technologies

Oracle fixes Java problems

Oracle releases critical Java update to tackle security vulnerabilities after US-CERT warning, boosting default security settings to 'high'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2013
Internet security: You're still the weakest link
Malware

Internet security: You're still the weakest link

Bad news for careless internet users: all the software in the world probably can't protect you if you don't use your head.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
Microsoft to drop 'Autorun'
Malware

Microsoft to drop 'Autorun'

Software giant aims to reduce the number of ways in which malware can infect PCs by turning off the Autorun and Autoplay functions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2011
The perils of VoIP
Apps

The perils of VoIP

You may be confident that your computer system is secure from intruders, but have you ever thought about your phones?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
Microsoft issues IE warning
Microsoft

Microsoft issues IE warning

Microsoft probes a critical flaw in all IE versions, allowing for potential remote attacks. Targeted exploits reported.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Security vulnerabilities stories

High Court makes declarations on EQC flooding risk policy
Earthquakes

High Court makes declarations on EQC flooding risk policy

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2014