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November Patch Tuesday reveals 90 vulnerabilities
4 days ago
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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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Androxgh0st botnet expands with Mozi IoT capabilities
5 days ago
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
CloudSEK warns that the Androxgh0st botnet has significantly expanded its reach, now targeting critical vulnerabilities in various systems and IoT devices.
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HackerOne report reveals AI risks dominate security concerns
Last week
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blockchain
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online services
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security vulnerabilities
The latest Hacker-Powered Security Report reveals 48% of security professionals cite AI as their top threat, amid a surge in AI-related vulnerabilities.
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Symbiotic Security secures $3m to boost shift-left strategy
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it training
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cybersecurity
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software development
Symbiotic Security has secured USD $3 million in pre-seed funding to launch a software that enhances security during the software development process.
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Major retailer's IT flaw exposes sensitive data, now fixed
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Cequence Security has uncovered a major vulnerability in a leading food and drug retailer's IT systems, exposing sensitive data across four subdomains.
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Mindgard reveals vulnerabilities in Azure AI content safety
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Mindgard has uncovered serious security flaws in Microsoft's Azure AI Content Safety Service, enabling potential attacks to undermine its security measures.
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Critical vulnerabilities found in Unisoc systems-on-chip
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smartphones
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky's ICS CERT has revealed critical vulnerabilities in Unisoc SoCs, heightening risks of remote hijacking in devices.
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Trend Micro hosts Pwn2Own Ireland to tackle AI risks
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storage
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cloud security
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smart home
Trend Micro has launched the Pwn2Own Ireland contest to uncover vulnerabilities in AI-enabled consumer devices, supported by Meta, Synology, and QNAP.
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Satellite IoT revenue to reach USD $5.8 billion by 2027
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firewalls
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network security
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iot
A Juniper Research study predicts satellite IoT revenue will surge from USD $2.9 billion in 2024 to USD $5.8 billion by 2027, driven by demand for remote connectivity.
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Tenable reveals vulnerability in Open Policy Agent for Windows
Last month
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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software development
Tenable has revealed a medium-severity vulnerability in Open Policy Agent for Windows that exposes user credentials, urging updates to version 0.68.0.
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SailPoint unveils new identity security cloud solution
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cybersecurity
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productivity
SailPoint Technologies has launched its Identity Security Cloud feature, Privileged Task Automation, enabling organisations to enhance security and productivity.
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Sectigo launches SiteLock 2.0 to enhance SMB security
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Sectigo has launched SiteLock 2.0, a revamped website security platform designed to assist small and medium-sized businesses in protecting their online assets.
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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
Last month
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
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Sonatype report highlights rising threats in open source
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open source
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cybersecurity
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software development
Sonatype's latest report reveals open source software now comprises 90% of modern development, with a staggering 156% rise in malicious packages.
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NinjaOne launches AI tool & appoints data VP Carusone
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
NinjaOne elevates Joel Carusone to Senior Vice President of Data and AI, unveiling a new AI tool aimed at streamlining patch management for IT teams.
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October Patch Tuesday has revealed 118 Vulnerabilities
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open source
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microsoft
Microsoft has addressed 118 vulnerabilities in its October 2024 Patch Tuesday, including five with evidence of exploitation, amid ongoing security concerns.
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Forescout discovers security flaws in DrayTek routers
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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iot security
Forescout Technologies has unveiled 14 security vulnerabilities in DrayTek routers, raising significant cybersecurity concerns globally and urging urgent protective measures.
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Research shows workplace AI use outpaces security measures
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data privacy
Ivanti's report reveals a disconnect as 81% of employees using Gen AI lack training, raising security concerns; only 13% of security pros prioritise user experience.
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New report reveals EMEA firms struggle with critical security debt
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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application security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
New Veracode research reveals 68% of EMEA organisations have software vulnerabilities unaddressed for over a year, with 46% facing critical risks.
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CrowdStrike under fire at US hearing after global IT outage
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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software ag
CrowdStrike faces congressional scrutiny over July's global IT outage, raising concerns about its software management. Industry experts stress the need for robust process intelligence.