security
Researchers suggest throw away your computer if 'Sinkclose' flaw in AMD processors is exploited to run malware
10th Aug 24, 11:10am
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Researchers suggest throw away your computer if 'Sinkclose' flaw in AMD processors is exploited to run malware
Don't rely on security software to detect fake webshops, independent testing suggests
8th Aug 24, 9:31am
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Don't rely on security software to detect fake webshops, independent testing suggests
Turn off 2G support on your phone if you can, to avoid SMS Blaster attacks
The Customer and Product Data Bill is going through Parliament, but what does it mean for you? Louisa Joblin and Sophie Phillips of Duncan Cotterill explain
1st Aug 24, 12:43pm
The Customer and Product Data Bill is going through Parliament, but what does it mean for you? Louisa Joblin and Sophie Phillips of Duncan Cotterill explain
Pivoting from Crowdstrike to electrocuted Intel processors, and the PKFail serious security vulnerability, July's been a tough month for PC users
30th Jul 24, 11:43am
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Pivoting from Crowdstrike to electrocuted Intel processors, and the PKFail serious security vulnerability, July's been a tough month for PC users
Security vendor Crowdstrike releases preliminary report on what caused last week's IT disaster; it's a reminder that our IT is and will remain fallible
25th Jul 24, 3:11pm
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Security vendor Crowdstrike releases preliminary report on what caused last week's IT disaster; it's a reminder that our IT is and will remain fallible
CrowdStrike: the massive companies you’ve never heard of with a hidden grip on our lives
25th Jul 24, 10:34am
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CrowdStrike: the massive companies you’ve never heard of with a hidden grip on our lives
After years of saying it would deprecate third-party tracking cookies, Google changes direction and will keep them in the Chrome browser
23rd Jul 24, 12:41pm
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After years of saying it would deprecate third-party tracking cookies, Google changes direction and will keep them in the Chrome browser
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I joined a 'pig butchering' WhatsApp group, in which scammers try to trick people into crypto currency 'investments'
22nd Jul 24, 2:49pm
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I joined a 'pig butchering' WhatsApp group, in which scammers try to trick people into crypto currency 'investments'
Safari is better for privacy, Apple claims - in a YouTube ad. Do people care though?
21st Jul 24, 7:30am
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Safari is better for privacy, Apple claims - in a YouTube ad. Do people care though?
Increased ransomware threat for hospitals and healthcare providers prompt promises of EU action
20th Jul 24, 8:46am
Increased ransomware threat for hospitals and healthcare providers prompt promises of EU action
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How a 'faulty channel file' from Crowdstrike bricked Windows computers everywhere, including New Zealand; manual fix available
19th Jul 24, 11:07pm
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How a 'faulty channel file' from Crowdstrike bricked Windows computers everywhere, including New Zealand; manual fix available
Google's artificial intelligence technology helps One NZ stay on top of increasing number of security logs and alerts
13th Jul 24, 9:11am
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Google's artificial intelligence technology helps One NZ stay on top of increasing number of security logs and alerts
APT 40 hacking group abuses end-of-life home routers for attacks targeting Australian networks; New Zealand intelligence advises organisations to take steps to defend themselves
10th Jul 24, 9:31am
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APT 40 hacking group abuses end-of-life home routers for attacks targeting Australian networks; New Zealand intelligence advises organisations to take steps to defend themselves
Unsafe, inaccurate, abusable and expensive to develop: AI party's piping down as disappointment with the technology sets in
8th Jul 24, 12:30pm
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Unsafe, inaccurate, abusable and expensive to develop: AI party's piping down as disappointment with the technology sets in
International Telecommunications Union condemns Russian attempts at drowning out Ukrainian satellite broadcasts
4th Jul 24, 9:35am
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International Telecommunications Union condemns Russian attempts at drowning out Ukrainian satellite broadcasts
Security vendor Qualys finds bad bug resurrected after 18 years, that could allow full remote takeover of millions of computers
2nd Jul 24, 12:44pm
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Security vendor Qualys finds bad bug resurrected after 18 years, that could allow full remote takeover of millions of computers
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Researchers find flaws in popular MOVEit file transfer app, that hackers rush to exploit - update: Progress says they discovered vulnerabilities, with no reports of exploitation received
30th Jun 24, 1:47pm
Researchers find flaws in popular MOVEit file transfer app, that hackers rush to exploit - update: Progress says they discovered vulnerabilities, with no reports of exploitation received
Microsoft mitigates against successful 'jailbreak' that bypasses filtering of harmful and dangerous content for several AI generative models
28th Jun 24, 10:36am
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Microsoft mitigates against successful 'jailbreak' that bypasses filtering of harmful and dangerous content for several AI generative models
When to use encrypted VPN tunnels, and security vendor Kaspersky in trouble with the US
24th Jun 24, 11:09am
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When to use encrypted VPN tunnels, and security vendor Kaspersky in trouble with the US
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Buy now pay later provider Laybuy suspends services and payments; not a security issue, founder says
14th Jun 24, 2:43pm
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Buy now pay later provider Laybuy suspends services and payments; not a security issue, founder says
Phishing emails sent via Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint sharing invitations from trusted contacts used to lure Kiwi victims
13th Jun 24, 10:53am
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Phishing emails sent via Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint sharing invitations from trusted contacts used to lure Kiwi victims
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How the Recall Windows feature overshadowed a PC launch, and became a cause célèbre
9th Jun 24, 1:43pm
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How the Recall Windows feature overshadowed a PC launch, and became a cause célèbre
China turns to private hackers as it cracks down on online activists on Tiananmen Square anniversary
4th Jun 24, 9:27am
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China turns to private hackers as it cracks down on online activists on Tiananmen Square anniversary
Customers of cloud provider Snowflake hit by infostealer malware; Ticketmaster and Banco Santander confirm data taken
3rd Jun 24, 1:37pm
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Customers of cloud provider Snowflake hit by infostealer malware; Ticketmaster and Banco Santander confirm data taken