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Tenable unveils autonomous solution for patch management
Cloud Security

Tenable unveils autonomous solution for patch management

Tenable has launched Tenable Patch Management, an autonomous solution designed to streamline vulnerability remediation amid increasing cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th 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
Lineaje report reveals open source vulnerabilities rise
Malware

Lineaje report reveals open source vulnerabilities rise

A new report by Lineaje reveals that over 95% of security vulnerabilities stem from open-source dependencies, highlighting critical risks for organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Semperis unveils Lightning Intelligence for identity security
Software-as-a-Service

Semperis unveils Lightning Intelligence for identity security

Semperis has unveiled Lightning Intelligence, a new SaaS solution to enhance identity security for hybrid Active Directory and Entra ID systems.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Veracode unveils new AI-driven features for Veracode Fix
Hyperscale

Veracode unveils new AI-driven features for Veracode Fix

Veracode has unveiled enhancements to its AI-powered coding solution, Veracode Fix, aiming to cut vulnerability remediation time drastically.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Tamnoon partners with Wiz to boost cloud threat detection
Unified Communications

Tamnoon partners with Wiz to boost cloud threat detection

Tamnoon has partnered with Wiz to launch the Wiz Defend solution, enhancing cloud threat detection and empowering security teams with advanced insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches
Endpoint Protection

Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts warn shoppers to be vigilant against rising cyber threats like malvertising and online fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Study finds 53% of paid Android VPNs leak user data
Data Protection

Study finds 53% of paid Android VPNs leak user data

A study by Top10VPN.com reveals over 50% of paid Android VPN apps leak user data, highlighting significant security flaws in popular services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Tenable discovers vulnerabilities in IaC & PaC platforms
Malware

Tenable discovers vulnerabilities in IaC & PaC platforms

Tenable's Cloud Security Research team has uncovered critical vulnerabilities in policy-as-code frameworks, escalating risks of data breaches and leaks.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Critical needrestart vulnerabilities found in Ubuntu Servers
Malware

Critical needrestart vulnerabilities found in Ubuntu Servers

The Qualys Threat Research Unit has identified five critical vulnerabilities in needrestart used by Ubuntu Servers, risking unauthorized root access for users.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
eBPF Foundation unveils security threat model & audit
Supply Chain

eBPF Foundation unveils security threat model & audit

The eBPF Foundation has unveiled two reports on eBPF security, including a threat model and a verifier code audit, aiming to enhance safe deployment.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th 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
HackerOne report reveals AI risks dominate security concerns
Blockchain

HackerOne report reveals AI risks dominate security concerns

The latest Hacker-Powered Security Report reveals 48% of security professionals cite AI as their top threat, amid a surge in AI-related vulnerabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Symbiotic Security secures $3m to boost shift-left strategy
Cybersecurity

Symbiotic Security secures $3m to boost shift-left strategy

Symbiotic Security has secured USD $3 million in pre-seed funding to launch a software that enhances security during the software development process.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Major retailer's IT flaw exposes sensitive data, now fixed
Application Performance Monitoring

Major retailer's IT flaw exposes sensitive data, now fixed

Cequence Security has uncovered a major vulnerability in a leading food and drug retailer's IT systems, exposing sensitive data across four subdomains.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

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ASX 200 report reveals cybersecurity risks in retail sector
Firewalls

ASX 200 report reveals cybersecurity risks in retail sector

A new report reveals alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Australia's ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary sector, exposing major companies to increased breach risks.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Automation could save network professionals 50% of time
Firewalls

Automation could save network professionals 50% of time

A report from Skybox Security reveals that network professionals could reclaim 50% of their time by automating tasks currently bogging them down.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Androxgh0st botnet expands with Mozi IoT capabilities
DataCentre infrastructure

Androxgh0st botnet expands with Mozi IoT capabilities

CloudSEK warns that the Androxgh0st botnet has significantly expanded its reach, now targeting critical vulnerabilities in various systems and IoT devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024