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Asustor combats security vulnerabilities with latest upgrades
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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samba
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security vulnerabilities
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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smartphones
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samsung
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samsung galaxy
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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security vulnerabilities
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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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security vulnerabilities
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.
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99% of Android mobile phones susceptible to newly found takeover attack
Sat, 6th Jul 2013
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Recent vulnerability means that 99% of all android phones could be exploited to the point where they could be completely overidden.
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Oracle fixes Java problems
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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martech
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software development
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oracle
Oracle releases critical Java update to tackle security vulnerabilities after US-CERT warning, boosting default security settings to 'high'.
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Internet security: You’re still the weakest link
Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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malware
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cybersecurity
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software
Bad news for careless internet users: all the software in the world probably can’t protect you if you don’t use your head.
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Microsoft to drop 'Autorun'
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Software giant aims to reduce the number of ways in which malware can infect PCs by turning off the Autorun and Autoplay functions.
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The perils of VoIP
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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apps
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cloud services
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hackers
You may be confident that your computer system is secure from intruders, but have you ever thought about your phones?.
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Microsoft issues IE warning
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
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microsoft
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internet explorer
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Microsoft probes a critical flaw in all IE versions, allowing for potential remote attacks. Targeted exploits reported.
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MS readies 49 security updates
Mon, 11th Oct 2010
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microsoft
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windows
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Microsoft to release a record 49 security updates this Tuesday, marking its largest ever Patch Tuesday to bolster Windows, IE, and more.
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Wired for unified comms
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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smartphones
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uc
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firewalls
As businesses face a deluge of communication apps, systems integrators are offering unified solutions to streamline voice, email, and messaging services.
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SharePoint vulnerability patch incoming
Fri, 4th Jun 2010
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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sharepoint
Microsoft to release a vital patch for SharePoint vulnerability by June 8, after Imperva reveals widespread risk since April.
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Facebook bug exposes private chats
Fri, 7th May 2010
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data analytics
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martech
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personalisation
A Facebook bug exposed users' private chats via the profile preview feature, adding to the social media giant's ongoing privacy issues.
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Another big Microsoft Patch Tuesday coming
Mon, 12th Apr 2010
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microsoft
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windows
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Microsoft's upcoming Patch Tuesday targets 25 vulnerabilities, with fixes for Windows and Office critical for user security.
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New IE exploit detected
Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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microsoft
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internet explorer
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security vulnerabilities
Microsoft is racing to patch a new Internet Explorer vulnerability that could let hackers control PCs via a malicious web page and an F1 key press.
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Another big Patch Tuesday
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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microsoft
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security vulnerabilities
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patching
Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday is a big one, containing 13 security bulletins to fix 26 vulnerabilities in Windows and Office.
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Emergency patch issued for Internet Explorer
Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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microsoft
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internet explorer
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Microsoft rolls out an emergency patch for Internet Explorer after a breach linked to Google's China staff, raising global cybersecurity alarms.
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Google attack an inside job?
Wed, 20th Jan 2010
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casb
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microsoft
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google
Google probes potential insider assistance in China HQ breach, suspects aimed at accessing dissidents' emails. McAfee points to spear phishing attack.