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Patching stories - Page 12

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Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks

Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.
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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.
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Ivanti tackles today's biggest security threats with RiskSense acquisition

Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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Ivanti has acquired risk-based vulnerability management specialist RiskSense to enhance its patch management capabilities.
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Employees fail to update devices, security vulnerabilities increase

Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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New study by Kaspersky reveals that IT departments aren't enforcing updates, leaving work devices vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Check Point uncovers live Linux attack, urges users to take action

Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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Ongoing cyber attacks targeting Linux systems have been discovered, with users urged to patch their systems immediately, warns Check Point Research.
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A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020

Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.
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Ivanti and Avast Business extend partnership, launch joint solution for SMBs

Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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Ivanti partners with Avast Business to integrate patch management technology into security platforms for small businesses.
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Jamf buys Melbourne-based patch management firm Mondada

Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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Apple product management specialist, Jamf, has acquired Melbourne-based patch management firm Mondada. The deal is expected to close in Q4.
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COVID-19 related email threats pose huge risk in 2020

Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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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.
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Organisations still not getting cybersecurity fundamentals right - Wavelink

Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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Many organisations fail at basic cybersecurity, relying solely on advanced tools. Wavelink highlights the vital need for timely patches and employee training.
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Time to give your security setup an end-of-year clean?

Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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ExtraHop reminds businesses that 'tis the season embark on the annual end of year clean: garages, closets and cybersecurity settings.
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Patching: Reducing the gap between exposure and remediation

Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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Patch management proves crucial, yet high-profile breaches like WannaCry persist. Effective patch systems can cut costs and avert crises, saving firms billions.
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Breaches on the rise despite increased security spend, survey finds

Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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Despite a 24% rise in cybersecurity spending in 2019, breaches surged by 17%, reveals a ServiceNow study, highlighting patching delays and coordination issues.
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Zero-day Internet Explorer vulnerability exploited in the wild

Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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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.
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SolarWinds announces updates to web performance monitoring products

Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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With the improved functionalities, technology professionals managing every type of environment can monitor website availability and performance.
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Cryptojacking and failure to patch still major threats - Ixia

Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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Compromised enterprise networks from unpatched vulnerabilities and bad security hygiene continued to be fertile ground for hackers in 2018.
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IBM X-Force Red & Qualys introduce automated patching

Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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IBM X-Force Red and Qualys are declaring a war on unpatched systems, and they believe automation is the answer.
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Three key steps to improving security patching

Mon, 26th Nov 2018
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To enhance security patching, enterprises must focus on visibility, prioritisation, and automated remediation to mitigate risks and prevent costly breaches.
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Automated Microsoft updates not enough to protect businesses - report

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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Security professionals need to pay attention to desktop applications because most vulnerabilities found in these types of apps can be dangerous.
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Breaking down the ASD's “top four” strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents

Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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We take a deep dive into the absolute essential aspects of a robust security strategy, as outlined by the Australian government.