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Endor Labs warns of critical vulnerabilities in CocoaPods
Malware

Endor Labs warns of critical vulnerabilities in CocoaPods

Endor Labs reveals major security flaws in CocoaPods, threatening apps like Instagram and Uber. Critical CVEs could impact Swift and Objective-C supply chains.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Experts urge tech firms to prioritise secure-by-design principles
Multi-factor authentication

Experts urge tech firms to prioritise secure-by-design principles

With tech giants grappling with data breaches and security flaws, experts stress the urgent need for multifactor authentication and stronger identity security to protect against rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Outdated tech obstructing innovation, says NTT DATA report
EduTech

Outdated tech obstructing innovation, says NTT DATA report

NTT DATA's 2024 Infrastructure Lifecycle Management Report finds 80% of global firms hindered by outdated tech. ANZ leads with 100% of executives reporting impaired business agility due to legacy systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Ricoh partners with Rimini Street for Oracle system support
Printing

Ricoh partners with Rimini Street for Oracle system support

Ricoh partners with Rimini Street to support and protect its Oracle systems, aiming to optimise current systems while exploring a next-gen ERP strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Appdome launches SDKProtect to secure mobile development
Endpoint Protection

Appdome launches SDKProtect to secure mobile development

Appdome launches SDKProtect to enhance mobile SDK security. This service aims to counteract threats like root detection evasion and data tampering, ensuring safer applications.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
Malware

Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams

Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Study reveals major vulnerabilities in operational technology
Privileged Access Management

Study reveals major vulnerabilities in operational technology

A Claroty study reveals that 13% of operational technology assets have insecure internet connections and 36% have known exploited vulnerabilities, posing severe cybersecurity risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
GitLab reveals AI-driven updates for enhanced DevSecOps platform
Application Security

GitLab reveals AI-driven updates for enhanced DevSecOps platform

GitLab has announced cutting-edge AI-driven updates to its DevSecOps platform, including Duo Enterprise and CI/CD catalog, promising enhanced security and efficiency.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
Radware lauded as Leader in GigaOm's 2024 AAS Security Report
Artificial Intelligence

Radware lauded as Leader in GigaOm's 2024 AAS Security Report

Radware excels in GigaOm's 2024 AAS Security Report, gaining recognition as the only vendor to score top marks for AI-based vulnerability detection and bot management.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Semperis intensifies efforts with Veritas on ransomware defence
Disaster Recovery

Semperis intensifies efforts with Veritas on ransomware defence

Semperis bolsters partnership with Veritas Technologies, enhancing cyber resilience against ransomware threats by using advanced attack-path analysis methods, streamlining data protection methods.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Claroty reveals flaw in traditional cyber-physical systems defence
Physical Security

Claroty reveals flaw in traditional cyber-physical systems defence

Cyber security firm Claroty exposes a critical flaw in current vulnerability management strategies, revealing a colossal 38% of the riskiest cyber-physical system (CPS) assets go undetected by conventional methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
ForAllSecure unveils AI-powered SBOM tool Mayhem to target real threats
Application Security

ForAllSecure unveils AI-powered SBOM tool Mayhem to target real threats

ForAllSecure reveals new AI-powered tool, Mayhem, a dynamic software bill of materials tool that proactively battles exploitable application vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Qualys unveils CyberSecurity Asset Management 3.0 for real-time vulnerability insights
Internet of Things

Qualys unveils CyberSecurity Asset Management 3.0 for real-time vulnerability insights

Qualys unveils CyberSecurity Asset Management 3.0, enhancing its External Attack Surface Management solution, reducing false positives by 60% and uncovering 34% more assets in an initiative to tackle hidden cyber risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
NetSPI unveils unified platform bolstering proactive cybersecurity
Ransomware

NetSPI unveils unified platform bolstering proactive cybersecurity

NetSPI unveils a unified security platform featuring AI and automation to help businesses tackle exposure risk and security vulnerabilities proactively amid rising ransomware threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Businesses weigh up transition from best-of-breed to platform security
Cybersecurity

Businesses weigh up transition from best-of-breed to platform security

Businesses rethink traditional cybersecurity practices, moving towards platform security amid findings suggesting additional benefits such as cost efficiency and improved attack response. Experts advise due diligence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024

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Three-quarters of UK software supply chains hit by cyber attacks
Encryption

Three-quarters of UK software supply chains hit by cyber attacks

BlackBerry's research unveiled at Infosecurity Europe shows 74% of UK software supply chains faced cyber attacks in the past year, exposing critical vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Notes on ThroughTek Kalay Vulnerabilities and Their Impact on the IoT Ecosystem
Internet of Things

Notes on ThroughTek Kalay Vulnerabilities and Their Impact on the IoT Ecosystem

ThroughTek Kalay's platform vulnerabilities affect over 100 million IoT devices, exposing them to potential attacks. Vendors race to patch issues.

By Bitdefender • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?
Network Infrastructure

Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?

Australian businesses grapple with security vulnerabilities due to rising cloud complexity, leading to increased cyber threats and corporate survival issues.

By Scott McKinnel • 4 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024