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Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.
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Japanese teenager caught making and sharing ransomware
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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ai security
A 14-year-old Japanese teenager has been arrested for creating and distributing ransomware, with his malware downloaded over 100 times. His goal? To gain fame.
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New Zealand Internet Task Force welcomes new CERT security team
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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new zealand internet task force
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security vulnerabilities
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cert
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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A triumph for cyber security: New Zealand's CERT team has finally been launched
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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cybersecurity
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nz government
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internetnz
New Zealand escalates cyber defence with the launch of CERT NZ, a pinnacle move in safeguarding against digital threats.
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New Zealand can't be complacent in its progress toward cyber security
Fri, 24th Mar 2017
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cybersecurity
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cybersecurity strategy
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The cooperation of the government with the private sector will be the crucial accelerant in the drive to improve cyber security across the economy.
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Check Point offers free cybersecurity checkups to Victorian businesses
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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check point software
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cert
Check Point Software Technologies is offering free, confidential cybersecurity checkups to Victorian enterprises and government departments.
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New Zealand's new CERT Advisory Board members announced
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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cert
New Zealand's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Advisory Board has been formed, comprised of industry experts and cybersecurity professionals.
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Is cyber security insurance really worth it?
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity insurance
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cybersecurity
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bdo
Selecting the right cyber insurance policy is more complicated than ever, says Leon Fouche of advisory firm BDO.
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The web ’s guardians gather
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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auckland university
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hackers
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it managers
Security experts will discuss the latest threats and solutions at OWASP New Zealand Day 2010, highlighting the ongoing challenges in web application security.