Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) stories - Page 21
Foxit acknowledges zero-days in its PDF software, but no patches yet
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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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.
iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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cybersecurity
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ios
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software updates
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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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.
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.
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.
Trustwave uncovers major vulnerabilities in NETGEAR routers
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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netgear
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router
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trustwave
Trustwave researchers have discovered vulnerability in 31 models of NETGEAR routers, potentially affecting millions of devices.
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.
Secure your router: How to help prevent the next internet takedown
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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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.
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.
Check Point says beware of the Trident Exploits on iOS
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apple
UAE activist targeted by 'Trident' - a trio of zero-day iOS exploits enabling total device control, discovered by Toronto researchers.
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.
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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opinion
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flash player
As I write this, if you're running Adobe Flash on your Windows, Mac, Linux or Chrome OS computer you're potentially at risk.
Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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disruption
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ar
Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland's innovation hub with virtual reality, start-up competitions and innovation heroes.
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.