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Security vulnerabilities stories - Page 13

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How zero trust and SD-WANs can support productive remote working
Tue, 17th May 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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malware
The global pandemic has redefined connectivity, leading to new challenges for IT teams and the need for strong cybersecurity measures.
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Developments in phishing and how to protect your business
Mon, 9th May 2022
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phishing
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email security
Phishing attacks are becoming more organized and dangerous. This article discusses strategies to defend against them.
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NCSC, international partners issue cyber security advisory
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
NCSC issues cyber security advisory with international partners, highlighting 15 most commonly exploited vulnerabilities.
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Attacks on critical infrastructure continue - Trellix report
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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ai security
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healthtech
Individual consumers are the prime target of cyber criminals, followed by the healthcare sector, according to a report by Trellix's Threat Labs.
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Vulnerabilities on the rise - public sector at risk
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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public sector
New Invicti Research has found that vulnerabilities are rising, and that government and education sectors are particularly at risk.
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Widespread threats increase by 38% in 2021 - Rapid7 report
Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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research
Rapid7 has released its latest Vulnerability Intelligence Report detailing the most significant security vulnerabilities and cyber attacks in 2021.
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Four ways to secure cloud workloads and your crown jewels
Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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iam
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edr
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cybersecurity
Cloud workloads are vulnerable to a variety of attacks. Understanding why and adopting runtime protection is crucial.
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The patch management challenge
Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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supply chain systems
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
We all know that patching is important, so why is the physical process for updating systems across the enterprise still so difficult?.
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New report shows increase of ICS vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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breach prevention
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iot
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cybersecurity
The number of vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) has surged by 110% in the past four years, according to a report by Claroty.
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Five cyber threat trends and what they mean to your business
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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cloud security
Global cybercrime is on the rise, posing risks to businesses. Accenture has released a report on key cyber threat trends.
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Kaspersky uncovers multiple vulnerabilities in wearable tracking technology
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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telehealth
Kaspersky finds 33 vulnerabilities in protocol for transmitting data from wearable devices, including 18 critical ones in 2021 alone.
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Qualys adds advanced remediation capabilities to Cloud Platform
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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risk & compliance
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security vulnerabilities
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software
The new update enables organisations to fix asset misconfigurations, patch OS and third-party applications, and deploy custom software.
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Nucleus Security teams up with Mandiant to enhance vulnerability management programs with threat intelligence
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Nucleus Security has entered into a strategic partnership with Mandiant, the leader in dynamic cyber defense and response.
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Container adoption approaching maturity at expense of security best practices
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
More than 75% of running containers have vulnerabilities, partly as a result of ignoring security and operational best practices.
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Supply chain vulnerability identified in SAP transport system
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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supply chain systems
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software development
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development
Supply chain attacks on SAP software distribution process allow internal attackers to intervene undetected, says SecurityBridge. A patch has been released.
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Vulnerabilities pose danger to SonicWall SMA 100 remote access appliances
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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sonicwall
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security vulnerabilities
SonicWall and Australia’s ACSC are urging all businesses using SonicWall SMA 100 Series appliances to patch the devices as soon as possible.
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Hundreds of Australian corporations identified with email security vulnerabilities
Tue, 11th Jan 2022
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phishing
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email security
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security vulnerabilities
A security researcher from CanIPhish.com has discovered over 200 well-known Australian corporations with email security vulnerabilities.
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Gartner explains what security leaders need to know, and do, about Log4j
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Log4j vulnerability prompts urgent action from security leaders. Gartner's Jonathan Care explains risks and steps to take.
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A new tool to help the MSP community combat Log4j
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
Datto is encouraging all MSPs to download a free script developed and made available on GitHub for any Remote Monitoring and Management solution.
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1 in 10 servers and web apps vulnerable to Log4Shell
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Only 70% of organizations have scanned for the Log4Shell vulnerability, leaving 10% of assessed assets vulnerable, warns cybersecurity firm Tenable.