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Patching stories - Page 13

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Ransomware: Top-of-mind for Aussies, but we just don't know what to do about it

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Ransomware continues to be a major concern for Australian consumers this year - and many are unsure if they have even been affected by it.
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Back to basics: 4 common sense steps to avoid a software attack

Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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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.
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Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?

Mon, 14th May 2018
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Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.
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Australia the best in the world... at being breached

Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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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.
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Android device vendors dragging the chain on patch updates

Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Security Research Labs claims that TCL, Oppo and ZTE vendors have at least four or more missed patches designated as critical or high severity.
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Insights on industrial vulnerability: How secure is your OT infrastructure?

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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Addressing the requirements of an OT network is now more important than ever and requires an integrated approach.
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Intel releases Spectre & Meltdown patches for some Skylake processors

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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Intel has rolled out patches for Spectre and Meltdown flaws in some Skylake processors, aiming to enhance data security amid previous update issues.
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Stop patching Spectre & Meltdown issues or risk reboot problems, Intel warns

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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Intel is warning all users to stop downloading patches for the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities because they are causing system reboot issues.
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The rise and rise of ransomware: From CryptoLocker to Cerber

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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Since the infamous CryptoLocker first appeared in 2013, we've seen a huge wave of file-encrypting ransomware variants extorting money.
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Meltdown and Spectre fallout: patching problems persist

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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Patching difficulties persist as the tech industry grapples with the fallout from Meltdown and Spectre, highlighting flaws in nearly all modern processors.
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Why NDB compliance starts with the “essential” security basics

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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Ivanti talk about the upcoming ramifications of the Notifiable Data Breaches act, and the simple things you can do to prepare.
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Intel processor vulnerabilities: What you need to know about Meltdown and Spectre

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Desktops, laptops, and smartphones running on vulnerable processors can be exposed to unauthorized access and information theft.
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emt partner offers RMM patch management for MSPs

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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Specifically, the partnership will see NinjaRMM integrate Ivanti patch management technology into its RMM platform.
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Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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The recent release of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) 2017 report revealed a small breach – with massive implications.
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Equifax and its 143m customers just the 'first known victims'

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Equifax breach reveals well-known vulnerability, patch available long before attack, says Flexera. More hacks likely to come.
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New wave of ransomware could put utilities at risk

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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ICS attacks could shut down critical operational systems, damage or destroy physical equipment and threaten human safety.
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Interview: Cisco on the cyber dangers lurking in healthcare

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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Cisco's ANZ security chief unveils the perilous cyber threats menacing healthcare, stressing the urgent need for robust digital defences.
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Four cyber security principles that withstand the test of time

Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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Information security can be a noisy place. As a career security guy my experiences have given me a deep understanding of attackers & the enterprise.
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New GhostHook attack technique outsmarts Microsoft PatchGuard

Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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CyberArk Labs researchers made the proof-of-concept last week, saying that GhostHook could be a major threat once attackers have control of devices.
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Apple users advised to update their software now, as new security patches released

Wed, 17th May 2017
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Welcome to the post-WannaCryptor world, where every computer user understands the importance of creating secure backups and applying security patches.