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New study exposes flaw-riddled corporate web applications
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cryptocurrency
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insurance
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telecommunications
Kaspersky study unveils that between 2021-2023, access control and data protection flaws were found in numerous corporate web applications.
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Australia's healthcare sector faces escalating cyber threat
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cybersecurity
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claroty
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cybercriminals
Claroty research exposes a rise in cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Australia's healthcare sector, suggesting significant risks for hospitals and health clinics.
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Jamf report highlights poor cyber hygiene in organisations & individuals
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malware
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mobility
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byod
40% of mobile users and 39% of organisations are vulnerable to cyber threats as they operate devices with known weaknesses, according to Jamf's annual Security 360 report.
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Hackuity achieves SOC 2 Type II compliance for data security
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compliance
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data security
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security vulnerabilities
Hackuity, the RBVM company, attains SOC 2 Type II compliance, showcasing strong data security and compliance that uphold rigorous American standards, providing customers with enterprise-grade security assurance.
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Australian & NZ workers fear businesses are ill-equipped for cyber threats
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phishing
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email security
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casb
Nearly half of Australian and New Zealand workers do not feel ready to combat cyberattack threats, with 43% fearing becoming scam or phishing victims at work, ELMO Software research reveals.
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Absolute Software offers 90-day free support amid Ivanti vulnerabilities
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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ivanti
Absolute Software steps up amid Ivanti vulnerabilities, offering 90 days of free product licenses and support to potentially affected organisations for cyber resilience.
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Investment Association alerts UK investors of AI trading risks
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cyber risk
UK's Investment Association cautions investors on relying solely on AI and trading bots for investments, noting the potential financial risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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UK businesses embrace multi-cloud environments, says OVHcloud report
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security vulnerabilities
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cloud adoption
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agility
Amid growing usage, OVHcloud research reveals 62% of large UK organisations are implementing multi-cloud environments, with 64% predicting an increase over the next two years.
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Sternum & ChargePoint secure Home Flex against IoT vulnerabilities
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
In a bid to combat IoT vulnerabilities, security firm Sternum collaborates with ChargePoint to enhance the protection of ChargePoint Home Flex, following the uncovering of significant security flaws.
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SecurityBridge rated a top source for SAP vulnerability discoveries
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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it infrastructure
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security vulnerabilities
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sap
SecurityBridge's Research Lab is lauded by SAP's Security Response Team as a leading source for detecting software issues. This recognises a key role in fortifying international SAP security infrastructure.
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Less than 1% vulnerabilities pose highest risk in 2023, finds Qualys
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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ransomware
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Less than 1% of security vulnerabilities created the highest risks to businesses in 2023, with 97 high-risk vulnerabilities exploited undetected, says Qualys Threat Research Unit report.
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Australia's cybersecurity plans overlooked smart home devices, expert warns
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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edutech
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power / energy
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renewable energy
Cybersecurity expert Leon Poggioli believes Australia's proposed cybersecurity law reforms need to pay more heed to smart home devices like solar inverters, crucial for grid stability.
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Report highlights growing cyber vulnerabilities, CISO Darren Humphries comments
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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security vulnerabilities
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report
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qualys
Critical cyber vulnerabilities are soaring, with 74% of firms struggling to swiftly patch holes, warns Darren Humphries, CISO at technology services provider, Acora.
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Semgrep and HackerOne unite to improve code security reviews
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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security vulnerabilities
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context
In response to rising cyber threats, Semgrep and HackerOne's PullRequest aim to streamline early vulnerability detection and testing in software development through a new collaborative initiative.
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Software security strains under supply chain complexity, Slim.AI reveals
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
Over 40% of firms struggle to tackle vulnerabilities in the rising complexity of software supply chains, despite sizeable resource allocation, says Slim.AI's recent Container Report.
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Beware the lasting legacy of the Log4j vulnerability
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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cloud services
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application security
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open source
Efforts to mitigate the Log4j vulnerability involve updating to patched versions of Log4j, but the process continues to be complex.
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Australian firms boost AI investments for business operations, survey finds
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Australian companies are significantly increasing AI investments to ramp up productivity and outpace competitors, a Dynatrace survey reveals.
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DerScanner introduces Supply Chain Security to protect third-party code elements
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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cios
DerScanner adds Supply Chain Security feature to verify third-party code, combating rising threats amid increasing open-source software cyberattacks.
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The pressing need for self-healing apps and network resilience
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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compliance
Alarming new data reveals significant vulnerabilities that, if ignored, could lead to catastrophic consequences for enterprises.
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Exclusive: Qualys' risk-based approach to cybersecurity
Mon, 27th Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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security posture
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qualys
Qualys, a provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions, has been pivotal in aiding companies through their digital transformation.
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UK employees jeopardise workplace cybersecurity with unauthorised downloads
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk intelligence & compliance
Two-thirds of UK employees are endangering business cybersecurity by unauthorised app downloads, often unbeknown to IT departments, Armis research reveals.
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Cloud native security threats concern 75% of IT & security leaders
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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devops
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app development
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apm
New research shows that IT and security leaders believe Kubernetes will play a major role in app development, but are concerned about security.
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GitHub's AI revolution: Transforming code language & developer experience
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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siem
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app development
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apm
GitHub announces an AI-driven platform that integrates AI into every phase of development, introducing natural language as a universal programming language.
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Updating Apple devices in the era of rapid security responses
Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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byod
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apple
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mobility
Every organisation employing Apple devices must develop and follow a clear strategy to handle Apple’s new RSR approach to OS upgrades.