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Microsoft Reveals Another Zero-Day Print Spooler Vulnerability
Microsoft revealed another zero-day print spooler vulnerability on 11 August. That’s right, Microsoft announced yet another new zero-day print spooler vulnerability after they released patches for the widespread vulnerability known as PrintNightmare in June this year. Microsoft Windows devices need the print spooler to run their printing jobs and it's an old service that's been around for decades. Microsoft is actively investigating the...
Is spyware installed on your phone?
There could be spyware installed on your phone – that’s right. Spyware has often been in the news lately, being sold to governments to target politicians and heads of state, business executives, activists, and other parties of interest. What exactly is spyware? Spyware is a type of malware (still commonly referred to as a virus) that aims to steal personal or organisational information. It covertly performs several operations on a device...
Secure your business
Protect your business from fake payment emails
According to a recent cybercrime report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), fake payment emails accounted for more than...
Is my business targeted by cyber criminals?
Is my business targeted by cybercriminals? Any business can fall victim to a cyber-attack, but not all businesses are equally...
Secure AZ Guidance
Device software updates – what’s the big deal?
We are often made aware of software updates available for our computer, laptop, Mac, tablet, or mobile device. We receive a popup notification alerting us to this regular event and we may even have the ability to delay the installation of these updates – or ignore...
Safe online shopping
Safe online shopping - shopping online can be the most convenient way to shop from anywhere – at least anywhere where 4G and Wi-Fi is available. The burden of traffic and crowded stores can make online shopping the household’s preferred retail option. Online shopping...
Password Managers: How, What, Where and When?
Password managers - Every year Cert NZ encourages cyber safe practices through their awareness-raising campaign called Cyber Smart Week. The campaign orbits around four key security awareness messages and using a password manager is on the list as a must to protect...