Patching stories - Page 12
Interview: Cisco on the cyber dangers lurking in healthcare
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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healthtech
Cisco's ANZ security chief unveils the perilous cyber threats menacing healthcare, stressing the urgent need for robust digital defences.
Four cyber security principles that withstand the test of time
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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software development
Information security can be a noisy place. As a career security guy my experiences have given me a deep understanding of attackers & the enterprise.
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.
Apple users advised to update their software now, as new security patches released
Wed, 17th May 2017
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ios
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apple
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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.
Security experts find critical vulnerabilities in SAP's mail systems
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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email
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sap
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patching
Serious vulnerabilities in SAP systems worldwide put businesses at risk of data theft and disruption, discovered by ERP-SEC.
Flexera says software supply chain is broken as patch rates drop
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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pdf
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While there has been a flurry of activity in releasing security patches, many of those patches are not being applied.
Bye bye, NPAPI: Mozilla issues critical update to Firefox, disables plugins
Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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mozilla
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browsers
Firefox has disabled all NPAPI plugin capability except Flash. Common plugins such as Adobe Acrobat, Java and Microsoft Silverlight no longer load.
The stats are in: Japanese PC users at risk of attack through old and unpatched software
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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flexera
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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.
Trend Micro's lowdown on the bug that puts Windows systems at risk of DoS attacks
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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network infrastructure
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network security
Memory corruption bug in Windows OS can cause DoS attack and remote code execution, with no current solution available.
IoT drives the need for smart patching to avoid downtime
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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iot
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flexera
The art of patching is becoming increasingly critical with the rise of the IoT - is it possible to avoid downtime?.
Check Point: Protecting ICS from cyber threats
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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operating systems
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security vulnerabilities
Check Point Software introduces new security gateway for Industrial Control Systems; aims to prevent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
Sony releases PS4 patch for Blu-ray 3D movies...
Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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blu-ray
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.
PlayStation 4 patch 1.7 causes mayhem
Thu, 1st May 2014
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digital entertainment
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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.
Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP systems at risk
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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windows
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dimension data
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internet explorer
Urgent patch released for Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP after vulnerabilities found, could let hackers take control, says Dimension Data.
Software showcase: What the latest business software can do for you
Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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digital entertainment
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supply chain
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tvnz
Discover the power of the latest business software, transforming SME management from payroll to inventory, all in real-time.
Common security myths
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
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patents
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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.
MS readies 49 security updates
Mon, 11th Oct 2010
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windows
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security vulnerabilities
Microsoft to release a record 49 security updates this Tuesday, marking its largest ever Patch Tuesday to bolster Windows, IE, and more.
Security News GLOOMY HALF-YEAR REPORT CARD
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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martech
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microsoft
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adobe
Malware attacks skyrocket with a 508% increase in malicious web links in the first half of 2009, targeting Microsoft Office and PDF readers.
Google launches business growth apps
Thu, 12th Aug 2010
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apps
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Nine new apps hit Google's Marketplace that can help your business grow and better manage large volumes of data.
Google launches 10 new business apps
Wed, 14th Jul 2010
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microsoft
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gmail
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patching
Google has added 10 new business apps to its Google Apps Marketplace, offering immediate benefits to organisations.