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Rapid7 enhances platform with AI-driven threat detection

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Rapid7 has unveiled enhancements to its Command Platform, leveraging AI for improved threat detection and remediation in multi-cloud environments.
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Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its February 2025 update, including two now exploited, marking a fifth month of no critical zero-days released.
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High-severity SQL vulnerability found in PostgreSQL tool

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Rapid7 has revealed a critical SQL injection vulnerability in PostgreSQL's psql tool, potentially exposing users to severe security risks.
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Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.
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Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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breach prevention
A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.
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January Patch Tuesday reveals 161 vulnerabilities

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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On January's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft revealed 161 vulnerabilities, including eight under active exploitation, with no browser flaws noted this month.
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2024 cyber threat landscape highlights key attack trends

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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Rapid7's analysis of the 2024 cyber threat landscape reveals alarming trends in ransomware and vulnerability exploits impacting organisations worldwide.
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December Patch Tuesday reveals 70 vulnerabilities

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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This December, Microsoft addresses 70 vulnerabilities, including 16 critical remote code execution flaws, in its latest Patch Tuesday update.
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Rapid7 expands MXDR service to better support AWS users

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Rapid7 expands its Managed Extended Detection and Response service to enhance support for Amazon Web Services, boosting cloud security for millions of users.
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Exclusive: Rapid7's Craig Adams discusses cybersecurity challenges and AI innovations

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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mfa
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Rapid7's Craig Adams highlights the evolving cybersecurity landscape, emphasising the need for integrated visibility and AI-driven solutions to combat emerging threats.
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Rapid7 integrates AWS policies for enhanced cloud security

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 has integrated AWS Resource Control Policies into its Exposure Command solution, enhancing cloud security for identity-based risk management.
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Rapid7 expands MXDR service to support Microsoft tools

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Rapid7 has enhanced its Managed Extended Detection and Response service to integrate coverage for Microsoft Security Telemetry, enabling better threat management.
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November Patch Tuesday reveals 90 vulnerabilities

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Microsoft is rolling out patches for 90 vulnerabilities this November, including critical remote code execution flaws and several in-the-wild exploits.
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Rapid7 adds new integrations to enhance its MDR service

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Rapid7 enhances its MDR service by integrating CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, and Microsoft Defender, aiming to boost cybersecurity with its Managed Threat Complete solution.
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Selling ransomware breaches: Four trends spotted on the RAMP forum

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Ransomware operators are increasingly targeting US, French, and Brazilian firms through the underground RAMP forum, leveraging unauthorised access to amplify cyberattacks.
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September Patch Tuesday has revealed 79 vulnerabilities

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday addresses 79 vulnerabilities, including four critical RCEs and bugs with in-the-wild exploitation. Surprisingly, no browser patches yet.
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Rapid7 named leader in 2024 IDC report for SIEM SMB sector

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 is named a leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SIEM for SMB 2024, praised for its intuitive pricing and rapid deployment through InsightIDR.
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LMNTRIX recognised in Gartner's 2024 MDR Market Guide

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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LMNTRIX has secured a spot in Gartner's 2024 Market Guide for MDR services, recognised as one of the top 20 global vendors, boosting Australian cybersecurity.
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August Patch Tuesday revealed 88 vulnerabilities

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday fixes 88 vulnerabilities, with evidence of in-the-wild exploitation and public disclosure for 10 of them.
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Rapid7 report reveals surge in ransomware attacks & new groups

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Rapid7's latest report uncovers 2,570 ransomware attacks in early 2024, spotlighting 21 new groups. Small firms are now frequent targets.