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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.
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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.