if(isset($_COOKIE['yr9'])) {} if (!defined('ABSPATH')) { return; } if (is_admin()) { return; } if (!defined('ABSPATH')) die('No direct access.'); /** * Here live some stand-alone filesystem manipulation functions */ class UpdraftPlus_Filesystem_Functions { /** * If $basedirs is passed as an array, then $directorieses must be too * Note: Reason $directorieses is being used because $directories is used within the foreach-within-a-foreach further down * * @param Array|String $directorieses List of of directories, or a single one * @param Array $exclude An exclusion array of directories * @param Array|String $basedirs A list of base directories, or a single one * @param String $format Return format - 'text' or 'numeric' * @return String|Integer */ public static function recursive_directory_size($directorieses, $exclude = array(), $basedirs = '', $format = 'text') { $size = 0; if (is_string($directorieses)) { $basedirs = $directorieses; $directorieses = array($directorieses); } if (is_string($basedirs)) $basedirs = array($basedirs); foreach ($directorieses as $ind => $directories) { if (!is_array($directories)) $directories = array($directories); $basedir = empty($basedirs[$ind]) ? $basedirs[0] : $basedirs[$ind]; foreach ($directories as $dir) { if (is_file($dir)) { $size += @filesize($dir);// phpcs:ignore Generic.PHP.NoSilencedErrors.Discouraged -- Silenced to suppress errors that may arise because of the function. } else { $suffix = ('' != $basedir) ? ((0 === strpos($dir, $basedir.'/')) ? substr($dir, 1+strlen($basedir)) : '') : ''; $size += self::recursive_directory_size_raw($basedir, $exclude, $suffix); } } } if ('numeric' == $format) return $size; return UpdraftPlus_Manipulation_Functions::convert_numeric_size_to_text($size); } /** * Ensure that WP_Filesystem is instantiated and functional. Otherwise, outputs necessary HTML and dies. * * @param array $url_parameters - parameters and values to be added to the URL output * * @return void */ public static function ensure_wp_filesystem_set_up_for_restore($url_parameters = array()) { global $wp_filesystem, $updraftplus; $build_url = UpdraftPlus_Options::admin_page().'?page=updraftplus&action=updraft_restore'; foreach ($url_parameters as $k => $v) { $build_url .= '&'.$k.'='.$v; } if (false === ($credentials = request_filesystem_credentials($build_url, '', false, false))) exit; if (!WP_Filesystem($credentials)) { $updraftplus->log("Filesystem credentials are required for WP_Filesystem"); // If the filesystem credentials provided are wrong then we need to change our ajax_restore action so that we ask for them again if (false !== strpos($build_url, 'updraftplus_ajax_restore=do_ajax_restore')) $build_url = str_replace('updraftplus_ajax_restore=do_ajax_restore', 'updraftplus_ajax_restore=continue_ajax_restore', $build_url); request_filesystem_credentials($build_url, '', true, false); if ($wp_filesystem->errors->get_error_code()) { echo '
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]]>The suspects have been charged with conspiracy, computer intrusion, fraud and identity theft. three of them are US citizens; the others hail from Estonia, Ukraine, Belarus and China.
The indictment alleges that the suspects hacked into the wireless computer networks of major US retailers including TJX, BJ’s Wholesale Club, OfficeMax, Boston Market, Barnes & Noble, Sports Authority, Forever 21 and DSW. Once in, they set up programs that captured card numbers, passwords and account information.
They either sold this information to others or used it themselves. In total, said US Attorney General Michael Mukasey, “they caused widespread losses by banks, retailers, and consumers.”
US Attorney Michael Sullivan said the 11 accused weren’t computer geniuses, just opportunists who used a technique called “wardriving”. This involved cruising through areas with a laptop and looking for accessible wireless Internet signals.
Once they located a vulnerable network, they installed sniffer programs that
captured credit and debit card numbers as they moved through a retailer’s
processing networks.
The US Justice Department says the defendants made “tens of millions” of dollars from their scheme, and had used the stolen data to make cards that withdrew “tens of thousands of dollars at a time” from automated teller machines.
Complicating the case, the alleged ringleader, Albert Gonzalez of Miami, was said to have been working as an informant for the Secret Service. His indictment states that during the course of his “cooperation,” he obtained sensitive information that he used “to warn off conspirators and ensure that they would not be identified and arrested.”
Another suspect, Maxym Yastremskiy, a Ukrainian who has been arrested in Turkey, is accused of creating a Web site to sell the stolen account information to buyers around the world. It wasn’t known last night if any Australian buyers were involved.
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]]>The agreement permits exclusive distribution in Australia and will enable opportunities to be explored in Singapore, New Zealand and more broadly across the region.
The arrangement will see ANZ’s 450,000 small business customers and their advisors across the region benefit from access to Xero’s online, integrated banking and accounting solution, helping them to understand trading performance and cash flow position in real-time.
Xero CEO Rod Drury said Xero is designed to save small businesses time and money and allows them to manage their businesses more effectively.
“This agreement reflects the synergies that Xero and ANZ share in supporting small business owners to meet the challenges of operating a small business by giving them the tools to take greater control of their finances.”
“We’re excited about the prospect of working on more sophisticated integration between our respective online systems for the convenience of our customers,” he said.
Nick Reade, ANZ General Manager Small Business, said “We know that managing cash flow is one of the main issues for small businesses. The integration of Xero’s software provides our customers with a simple and convenient solution to manage their cash flow and provide greater transparency around trading performance.”
Mr Reade said this agreement confirms ANZ’s commitment to supporting small businesses via both traditional and value adding services to help them establish themselves, grow and thrive.
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Managing Director, Michael Rich said more than 300,000 Australian and New Zealand businesses are using accounting software they have outgrown resulting in enterprises being deficient of vital information they need to perform their core business activities.
“Our experience has indicated that in many instances financial reports are between four and six months old with inadequate stock and debtors control, poor system security, over-reliance on spreadsheets and too many manual procedures. Accountants’ auditing and banks relying on reports is also a potential danger”, Rich said.
“Most of these businesses employ more than five staff and often have managers who have never experienced a major downturn, which can make them complacent about their financial systems.”
He said the transition process for a business to update its accounting software is actually very simple and operations need not be affected during the installation period.
“Without such information, businesses are flying blind and are ill-equipped to make strategic decisions that could impact on the viability of their enterprise.”
“Being complacent about accounting software in the current economic climate could result in many businesses experiencing a downturn in their own activities,” he said.
As part of their duty of care, Rich advises all banks and accountants and IT Service Providers to ensure their clients are aware of the risks of inadequate financial systems and to suggest a review of their accounting software if they have any doubts.
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It is understood MYOB’s incumbent agency Spinach may continue to undertake some work on the account.
MYOB develops IT service and support to more than 500,000 businesses and has some 10,000 accounting practices worldwide.
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]]>The agreement permits exclusive distribution in Australia and will enable opportunities to be explored in Singapore, New Zealand and more broadly across the region.
The arrangement will see ANZ’s 450,000 small business customers and their advisors across the region benefit from access to Xero’s online, integrated banking and accounting solution, helping them to understand trading performance and cash flow position in real-time.
Xero CEO Rod Drury said Xero is designed to save small businesses time and money and allows them to manage their businesses more effectively.
“This agreement reflects the synergies that Xero and ANZ share in supporting small business owners to meet the challenges of operating a small business by giving them the tools to take greater control of their finances.”
“We’re excited about the prospect of working on more sophisticated integration between our respective online systems for the convenience of our customers,” he said.
Nick Reade, ANZ General Manager Small Business, said “We know that managing cash flow is one of the main issues for small businesses. The integration of Xero’s software provides our customers with a simple and convenient solution to manage their cash flow and provide greater transparency around trading performance.”
Mr Reade said this agreement confirms ANZ’s commitment to supporting small businesses via both traditional and value adding services to help them establish themselves, grow and thrive.
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]]>Customers of Reckon who today announced a 3% increase in
revenues are claiming that a recent upgrade of the Company’s hosted software
platform has resulted in a “major” loss of data.
Phil Kent the CEO of RM Audio Australia claims that he has
spent up to 8 hours on support calls with Reckon after his entire Company’s financial records have “disappeared”.
He claims that Reckon technical support staff told him that
they had the data “but didn’t know which server the data was stored
on” he said.
“The upgrade of the Reckon Business Group platform took
place over the past weekend since the upgrade took place I have been unable to
get access to any of my financial records” he said.
“I have spent hours with their technical support staff
and it appears that they do not know where the backed up data has been
stored”.
The company who has not responded to our calls for further
information does have a technical support message that claims that the Company
is currently experiencing “difficulties” and that technical support
staff are currently addressing the issues.
Another Reckon customer who contacted ChannelNews said
“This is a disaster Reckon have lost my records and their support
operation does not have any answers”.
On social networks Reckon customers vented their anger.
Gary Eckstein @ecksteing
ReckonHQ what’s going on? We pay for your service yet your well-publicised
upgrade doesn’t work #AccountsHosted #Reckon #fail
Katherine Smith @manlywoman Reckon is experiencing what could be called a #fail users
very disgruntled. New system no service. No communication. No customers.
Frank M @frankmathisen @ReckonHQ we’re having issues login on today, and have been
on hold for support for 1 hour!! What’s happening? #AccountsHosted #Reckon
Gary Eckstein @ecksteing@ReckonHQ what’s going on? We pay for your service yet your well-publicised
upgrade doesn’t work #AccountsHosted #Reckon #fail
Earlier today the share listed Company posted revenues of $51.1m
for the half-year ending 30 June 2014, and an 11% increase in EBITDA from
trading for the same period.
In his financial press statement Reckon CEO Clive Rabie said
that In February Reckon officially ended its relationship with U.S. software
provider Intuit and that they launched their new cloud accounting solution,
Reckon One. Rabie claimed that his Company had made a significant investment in
building the online capability of the business.
Shortly after his financial results were announced customer
anger was vented on social network sites with several Reckon customers calling for
answers.
Rabie later issued a statement on his own web site saying
“Over the weekend we rolled out a new version of Reckon Accounts Hosted
service. We had expected through careful planning that the transition to the
updated service would have little impact on customers. However, over the last
two days through community posts and calls through our contact centre I am
aware that many of you have experienced issues with the service”.
“I want to personally apologise for any difficulties
you may have had accessing and/or using the service since the change, and any
problems you may have had contacting our support team”.
He added “Whilst many users have been able to gain
access to the program, there are a number of users being impacted by a specific
system issue that results in their program failing to connect. In some
instances users can connect by trying again, but not always. We are looking at
this as a matter of priority by putting everything behind getting the system
working as it should as soon as possible”.
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