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Interview: Cisco on the cyber dangers lurking in healthcare

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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Cisco's ANZ security chief unveils the perilous cyber threats menacing healthcare, stressing the urgent need for robust digital defences.
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Four cyber security principles that withstand the test of time

Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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Information security can be a noisy place. As a career security guy my experiences have given me a deep understanding of attackers & the enterprise.
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New GhostHook attack technique outsmarts Microsoft PatchGuard

Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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CyberArk Labs researchers made the proof-of-concept last week, saying that GhostHook could be a major threat once attackers have control of devices.
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Apple users advised to update their software now, as new security patches released

Wed, 17th May 2017
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Welcome to the post-WannaCryptor world, where every computer user understands the importance of creating secure backups and applying security patches.
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Security experts find critical vulnerabilities in SAP's mail systems

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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Serious vulnerabilities in SAP systems worldwide put businesses at risk of data theft and disruption, discovered by ERP-SEC.
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Flexera says software supply chain is broken as patch rates drop

Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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While there has been a flurry of activity in releasing security patches, many of those patches are not being applied.
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Bye bye, NPAPI: Mozilla issues critical update to Firefox, disables plugins

Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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Firefox has disabled all NPAPI plugin capability except Flash. Common plugins such as Adobe Acrobat, Java and Microsoft Silverlight no longer load.
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The stats are in: Japanese PC users at risk of attack through old and unpatched software

Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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The average private user has 63 programs on their PC from 21 different vendors. 7% of those are at the end of their life, meaning they're not patched.
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Trend Micro's lowdown on the bug that puts Windows systems at risk of DoS attacks

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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Memory corruption bug in Windows OS can cause DoS attack and remote code execution, with no current solution available.
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IoT drives the need for smart patching to avoid downtime

Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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The art of patching is becoming increasingly critical with the rise of the IoT - is it possible to avoid downtime?.
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Check Point: Protecting ICS from cyber threats

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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Check Point Software introduces new security gateway for Industrial Control Systems; aims to prevent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
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Sony releases PS4 patch for Blu-ray 3D movies...

Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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With the new patch 1.75 installed Sony's PlayStation 4 finally becomes a fully-fledged Blu-ray player capable of playing Blu-ray 3D movies.
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PlayStation 4 patch 1.7 causes mayhem

Thu, 1st May 2014
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PS4's major 1.7 update unleashes chaos, with flickering screens and fans scrambling for fixes. New features dazzle but bugs frustrate many.
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Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP systems at risk

Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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Urgent patch released for Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP after vulnerabilities found, could let hackers take control, says Dimension Data.
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Software showcase: What the latest business software can do for you

Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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Discover the power of the latest business software, transforming SME management from payroll to inventory, all in real-time.
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Common security myths

Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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The writers at news site V3.co.uk recently put their heads together and cobbled together some of the most common misconceptions about security.
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MS readies 49 security updates

Mon, 11th Oct 2010
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Microsoft to release a record 49 security updates this Tuesday, marking its largest ever Patch Tuesday to bolster Windows, IE, and more.
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Security News GLOOMY HALF-YEAR REPORT CARD

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Malware attacks skyrocket with a 508% increase in malicious web links in the first half of 2009, targeting Microsoft Office and PDF readers.
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Google launches business growth apps

Thu, 12th Aug 2010
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Nine new apps hit Google's Marketplace that can help your business grow and better manage large volumes of data.
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Google launches 10 new business apps

Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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Google has added 10 new business apps to its Google Apps Marketplace, offering immediate benefits to organisations.