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Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities
Malware

Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities

Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its February 2025 update, including two now exploited, marking a fifth month of no critical zero-days released.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
High-severity SQL vulnerability found in PostgreSQL tool
Rapid7

High-severity SQL vulnerability found in PostgreSQL tool

Rapid7 has revealed a critical SQL injection vulnerability in PostgreSQL's psql tool, potentially exposing users to severe security risks.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k
Data Protection

Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k

A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw
Firewalls

Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw

A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
January Patch Tuesday reveals 161 vulnerabilities
Email Security

January Patch Tuesday reveals 161 vulnerabilities

On January's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft revealed 161 vulnerabilities, including eight under active exploitation, with no browser flaws noted this month.

By Adam Barnett • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
2024 cyber threat landscape highlights key attack trends
Malware

2024 cyber threat landscape highlights key attack trends

Rapid7's analysis of the 2024 cyber threat landscape reveals alarming trends in ransomware and vulnerability exploits impacting organisations worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
December Patch Tuesday reveals 70 vulnerabilities
Ransomware

December Patch Tuesday reveals 70 vulnerabilities

This December, Microsoft addresses 70 vulnerabilities, including 16 critical remote code execution flaws, in its latest Patch Tuesday update.

By Adam Barnett • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Rapid7 expands MXDR service to better support AWS users
Semiconductors

Rapid7 expands MXDR service to better support AWS users

Rapid7 expands its Managed Extended Detection and Response service to enhance support for Amazon Web Services, boosting cloud security for millions of users.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Exclusive: Rapid7's Craig Adams discusses cybersecurity challenges and AI innovations
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Rapid7's Craig Adams discusses cybersecurity challenges and AI innovations

Rapid7's Craig Adams highlights the evolving cybersecurity landscape, emphasising the need for integrated visibility and AI-driven solutions to combat emerging threats.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Rapid7 integrates AWS policies for enhanced cloud security
Hyperscale

Rapid7 integrates AWS policies for enhanced cloud security

Rapid7 has integrated AWS Resource Control Policies into its Exposure Command solution, enhancing cloud security for identity-based risk management.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Rapid7 expands MXDR service to support Microsoft tools
Firewalls

Rapid7 expands MXDR service to support Microsoft tools

Rapid7 has enhanced its Managed Extended Detection and Response service to integrate coverage for Microsoft Security Telemetry, enabling better threat management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
November Patch Tuesday reveals 90 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

November Patch Tuesday reveals 90 vulnerabilities

Microsoft is rolling out patches for 90 vulnerabilities this November, including critical remote code execution flaws and several in-the-wild exploits.

By Adam Barnett • 7 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Rapid7 adds new integrations to enhance its MDR service
Firewalls

Rapid7 adds new integrations to enhance its MDR service

Rapid7 enhances its MDR service by integrating CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, and Microsoft Defender, aiming to boost cybersecurity with its Managed Threat Complete solution.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Selling ransomware breaches: Four trends spotted on the RAMP forum
Ransomware

Selling ransomware breaches: Four trends spotted on the RAMP forum

Ransomware operators are increasingly targeting US, French, and Brazilian firms through the underground RAMP forum, leveraging unauthorised access to amplify cyberattacks.

By Christiaan Beek • 6 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
September Patch Tuesday has revealed 79 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

September Patch Tuesday has revealed 79 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday addresses 79 vulnerabilities, including four critical RCEs and bugs with in-the-wild exploitation. Surprisingly, no browser patches yet.

By Adam Barnett • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Rapid7 named leader in 2024 IDC report for SIEM SMB sector
Semiconductors

Rapid7 named leader in 2024 IDC report for SIEM SMB sector

Rapid7 is named a leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SIEM for SMB 2024, praised for its intuitive pricing and rapid deployment through InsightIDR.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
August Patch Tuesday revealed 88 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

August Patch Tuesday revealed 88 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday fixes 88 vulnerabilities, with evidence of in-the-wild exploitation and public disclosure for 10 of them.

By Adam Barnett • 6 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

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