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New security vulnerabilities exploited en masse in 2023 - Rapid7
Ransomware

New security vulnerabilities exploited en masse in 2023 - Rapid7

Rapid7 released its 2023 Mid-Year Threat Review, which provides a detailed snapshot of the attack landscape in the first six months of this year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
Secondary market medical devices present security concerns
Health Technologies

Secondary market medical devices present security concerns

Rapid7 has released a new report assessing the security implications of improper de-acquisition of medical infusion pumps purchased on secondary markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
Rapid7 appoints Anita Moorhouse as Partner Director
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Rapid7 appoints Anita Moorhouse as Partner Director

Rapid7, Inc. appoints Anita Moorhouse as Partner Director, APJ, to enhance channel partnerships and strengthen presence in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2023
Rapid7 unveils Executive Risk View for hybrid environments
Hybrid Cloud

Rapid7 unveils Executive Risk View for hybrid environments

Executive Risk View provides security leaders with the visibility and context needed to reduce total risk across both cloud and on-premises assets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2023
Japanese companies exposed to increased ransomware risk
Ransomware

Japanese companies exposed to increased ransomware risk

Rapid7's new Japan Cyber Threat Landscape Report reveals an increase in sensitive data loss and ransomware attacks targeting Japanese businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2023
Building resilience in a persistently elevated threat climate
Supply Chain

Building resilience in a persistently elevated threat climate

To illustrate how fast-moving the threat landscape is, today is radically different than it was even a few years ago.

By Rob Dooley • 5 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023
Rapid7 announces winners of partner awards for 2023
Partner Programmes

Rapid7 announces winners of partner awards for 2023

Rapid7 has announced the winners of its Partner of the Year Awards for 2023, with all category winners seeing significant growth.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
Rapid7 appoints Jaya Baloo as Chief Security Officer
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Rapid7 appoints Jaya Baloo as Chief Security Officer

Jaya Baloo was appointed as the Chief Security Officer of Rapid7, bringing over 20 years of experience in Information Security to the role.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023
Rapid7 to acquire Minerva Labs for $38M, extend MDR services
Ransomware

Rapid7 to acquire Minerva Labs for $38M, extend MDR services

Rapid7 has acquired Minerva Labs, a provider of anti-evasion and ransomware prevention technology, to enhance its threat detection capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
Attackers deploying exploits faster than ever, finds Rapid7
Risk & Compliance

Attackers deploying exploits faster than ever, finds Rapid7

Rapid7 Vulnerability Intelligence Report finds attackers developing and deploying exploits faster, with an 87% increase in first-week exploitation since 2020.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2023
Rapid7's Metasploit Framework 6.3 is now available
Identity and Access Management

Rapid7's Metasploit Framework 6.3 is now available

Rapid7 has released Metasploit Framework 6.3, adding native authentication, incorporating new modules for attacks and simplifying complex workflows.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
Rapid7 unveils new capabilities to simplify CDR at AWS event
Hyperscale

Rapid7 unveils new capabilities to simplify CDR at AWS event

Rapid7 showcases new capabilities at AWS re:Invent 2022 to make cloud detection and response and vulnerability assessments easier.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2022
Building a targeted operating cybersecurity model
Data Analytics

Building a targeted operating cybersecurity model

A cyber-targeted operating model is a unique approach that provides defensibility, transparency, and accountability.

By Ken Mizota • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
Rapid7 appoints Rob Dooley as Asia Pacific & Japan Vice President
IT Automation

Rapid7 appoints Rob Dooley as Asia Pacific & Japan Vice President

Rapid7 has appointed Rob Dooley as Asia Pacific and Japan Vice President, to drive further expansion and growth in the region.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Rapid7 MDR Excels in MITRE engenuity ATT&CK evaluations
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Rapid7 MDR Excels in MITRE engenuity ATT&CK evaluations

Inaugural MITRE engenuity managed services evaluation showcases Rapid7's strong detection coverage, comprehensive reporting, and detailed communications.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Poor password management making it easy for cyber attackers
Cybersecurity

Poor password management making it easy for cyber attackers

Password health continues to be poor, leaving corporate systems vulnerable to opportunistic attackers, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2022
Rapid7 issues vulnerability advisory for two Baxter devices
Internet of Things

Rapid7 issues vulnerability advisory for two Baxter devices

Rapid7 has issued a vulnerability advisory for two Baxter Healthcare TCP/IP-enabled medical devices: SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump and SIGMA WiFi Battery.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2022
Rapid7 unveils new capabilities for InsightCloudSec offering
Risk & Compliance

Rapid7 unveils new capabilities for InsightCloudSec offering

Rapid7 enhances InsightCloudSec with layered context capabilities, providing security teams with a consolidated, real-time view of risk signals.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022