Patching stories - Page 11
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday announcement 'alarming'
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Microsoft's recent security updates have revealed alarming vulnerabilities, warns cybersecurity company Virsec.
Ivanti tackles today's biggest security threats with RiskSense acquisition
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ivanti has acquired risk-based vulnerability management specialist RiskSense to enhance its patch management capabilities.
Employees fail to update devices, security vulnerabilities increase
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software updates
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kaspersky
New study by Kaspersky reveals that IT departments aren't enforcing updates, leaving work devices vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Check Point uncovers live Linux attack, urges users to take action
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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ddos
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open source
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cybersecurity
Ongoing cyber attacks targeting Linux systems have been discovered, with users urged to patch their systems immediately, warns Check Point Research.
A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.
Ivanti and Avast Business extend partnership, launch joint solution for SMBs
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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partner programmes
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avast
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patching
Ivanti partners with Avast Business to integrate patch management technology into security platforms for small businesses.
Jamf buys Melbourne-based patch management firm Mondada
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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mdm
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Apple product management specialist, Jamf, has acquired Melbourne-based patch management firm Mondada. The deal is expected to close in Q4.
COVID-19 related email threats pose huge risk in 2020
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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advanced persistent threat protection
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trend micro
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cyber threat
According to the company's annual mid-year roundup report, Trend Micro blocked 8.8 million COVID-19 related threats, nearly 92% of which were email-based.
Patching: Reducing the gap between exposure and remediation
Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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it automation
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opinion
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patching
Patch management proves crucial, yet high-profile breaches like WannaCry persist. Effective patch systems can cut costs and avert crises, saving firms billions.
Breaches on the rise despite increased security spend, survey finds
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
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servicenow
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patching
Despite a 24% rise in cybersecurity spending in 2019, breaches surged by 17%, reveals a ServiceNow study, highlighting patching delays and coordination issues.
Zero-day Internet Explorer vulnerability exploited in the wild
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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microsoft
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security vulnerabilities
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patching
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.
SolarWinds announces updates to web performance monitoring products
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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devops
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apm
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software development
With the improved functionalities, technology professionals managing every type of environment can monitor website availability and performance.
Cryptojacking and failure to patch still major threats - Ixia
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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ixia
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patching
Compromised enterprise networks from unpatched vulnerabilities and bad security hygiene continued to be fertile ground for hackers in 2018.
IBM X-Force Red & Qualys introduce automated patching
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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ibm
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security vulnerabilities
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IBM X-Force Red and Qualys are declaring a war on unpatched systems, and they believe automation is the answer.
Three key steps to improving security patching
Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
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edr
To enhance security patching, enterprises must focus on visibility, prioritisation, and automated remediation to mitigate risks and prevent costly breaches.
Automated Microsoft updates not enough to protect businesses - report
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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microsoft
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flexera
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secunia
Security professionals need to pay attention to desktop applications because most vulnerabilities found in these types of apps can be dangerous.
Breaking down the ASD's “top four” strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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pam
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
We take a deep dive into the absolute essential aspects of a robust security strategy, as outlined by the Australian government.
Back to basics: 4 common sense steps to avoid a software attack
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
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software
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flexera
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.
Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?
Mon, 14th May 2018
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.
Australia the best in the world... at being breached
Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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servicenow
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cybercrime
Australia may have just cleaned up at the Commonwealth Games, but it appears the nation still has a lot to learn when it comes to cybersecurity.