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Breaches on the rise despite increased security spend, survey finds

Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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Despite a 24% rise in cybersecurity spending in 2019, breaches surged by 17%, reveals a ServiceNow study, highlighting patching delays and coordination issues.
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Zero-day Internet Explorer vulnerability exploited in the wild

Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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Microsoft released an out-of-band patch for the vulnerability discovered by Google researchers due to the report that it has been exploited in the wild.
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SolarWinds announces updates to web performance monitoring products

Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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With the improved functionalities, technology professionals managing every type of environment can monitor website availability and performance.
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Cryptojacking and failure to patch still major threats - Ixia

Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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Compromised enterprise networks from unpatched vulnerabilities and bad security hygiene continued to be fertile ground for hackers in 2018.
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IBM X-Force Red & Qualys introduce automated patching

Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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IBM X-Force Red and Qualys are declaring a war on unpatched systems, and they believe automation is the answer.
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Three key steps to improving security patching

Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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To enhance security patching, enterprises must focus on visibility, prioritisation, and automated remediation to mitigate risks and prevent costly breaches.
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Automated Microsoft updates not enough to protect businesses - report

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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Security professionals need to pay attention to desktop applications because most vulnerabilities found in these types of apps can be dangerous.
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Back to basics: 4 common sense steps to avoid a software attack

Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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Flexera's SVP for EMEA shares inside information into why businesses are more at risk than ever and what they can do to better protect themselves.
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Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?

Mon, 14th May 2018
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Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.
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Singapore organizations caught in 'patching paradox'

Tue, 8th May 2018
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Singapore organizations say they don't have the resources to keep up with the volume of patches required to remediate software flaws.
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Android device vendors dragging the chain on patch updates

Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Security Research Labs claims that TCL, Oppo and ZTE vendors have at least four or more missed patches designated as critical or high severity.
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Insights on industrial vulnerability: How secure is your OT infrastructure?

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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Addressing the requirements of an OT network is now more important than ever and requires an integrated approach.
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Intel releases Spectre & Meltdown patches for some Skylake processors

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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Intel has rolled out patches for Spectre and Meltdown flaws in some Skylake processors, aiming to enhance data security amid previous update issues.
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Stop patching Spectre & Meltdown issues or risk reboot problems, Intel warns

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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Intel is warning all users to stop downloading patches for the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities because they are causing system reboot issues.
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Meltdown and Spectre fallout: patching problems persist

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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Patching difficulties persist as the tech industry grapples with the fallout from Meltdown and Spectre, highlighting flaws in nearly all modern processors.
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Intel processor vulnerabilities: What you need to know about Meltdown and Spectre

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Desktops, laptops, and smartphones running on vulnerable processors can be exposed to unauthorized access and information theft.
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Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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The recent release of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) 2017 report revealed a small breach – with massive implications.
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England's second largest police force still reliant on vulnerable Windows XP

Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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The Greater Manchester police have revealed more than one in five of its computers are still running an OS that has been unsupported since 2014.
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Equifax and its 143m customers just the 'first known victims'

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Equifax breach reveals well-known vulnerability, patch available long before attack, says Flexera. More hacks likely to come.
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New wave of ransomware could put utilities at risk

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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ICS attacks could shut down critical operational systems, damage or destroy physical equipment and threaten human safety.