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Kiwi Stories

Security vulnerabilities stories

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

Microsoft

Another big Microsoft Patch Tuesday coming

Microsoft's upcoming Patch Tuesday targets 25 vulnerabilities, with fixes for Windows and Office critical for user security.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Apr 2010

Microsoft

Emergency patch issued for Internet Explorer

Microsoft rolls out an emergency patch for Internet Explorer after a breach linked to Google's China staff, raising global cybersecurity alarms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2010

Cloud Access Security Broker

Google attack an inside job?

Google probes potential insider assistance in China HQ breach, suspects aimed at accessing dissidents' emails. McAfee points to spear phishing attack.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2010

Global Stories

Security vulnerabilities stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Microsoft

MS readies 49 security updates

Microsoft to release a record 49 security updates this Tuesday, marking its largest ever Patch Tuesday to bolster Windows, IE, and more.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2010

Unified Communications

Wired for unified comms

As businesses face a deluge of communication apps, systems integrators are offering unified solutions to streamline voice, email, and messaging services.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010