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July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday addresses 137 vulnerabilities, including 11 critical remote code execution flaws, with no zero-day exploits reported.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why ANZ firms are turning to risk platforms
Cloud Security

Exclusive: Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why ANZ firms are turning to risk platforms

Qualys' ANZ MD Sam Salehi says firms in Australia and New Zealand are adopting risk platforms amid a cybersecurity skills crisis and evolving threats.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Microsoft tackles WebDAV zero-day in June 2025 patch update
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Microsoft tackles WebDAV zero-day in June 2025 patch update

Microsoft's June 2025 patch fixes 67 flaws, including the first WebDAV zero-day in seven years and critical remote code execution issues across Windows and Office.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches
Malware

Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches

Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 8th Jun 2025
TeamViewer One unifies IT management for hybrid work era
Digital Transformation

TeamViewer One unifies IT management for hybrid work era

TeamViewer launches TeamViewer One, a unified digital workplace platform combining device monitoring, automation, remote access and diagnostics for simplified IT management.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
May's Patch Tuesday revealed 77 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

May's Patch Tuesday revealed 77 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's May 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 77 vulnerabilities, including six critical remote code exploits and five actively exploited zero-days.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday highlights zero-day risks
Ransomware

Microsoft April Patch Tuesday highlights zero-day risks

Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday sparked scrutiny with a 40-minute delay in updates and notable vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in the CLFS Driver.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
April Patch Tuesday: Microsoft announces 121 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

April Patch Tuesday: Microsoft announces 121 vulnerabilities

Microsoft has unveiled 121 vulnerabilities in its April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, marking a significant increase from last month's total.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
How automation can reduce human error, improve team morale and reduce security risks
Cybersecurity

How automation can reduce human error, improve team morale and reduce security risks

New research reveals that automation could alleviate burnout among IT teams, reduce human error, and bolster security against rising cyber threats.

By James Greenwood • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Microsoft patches 56 vulnerabilities, 7 zero days fixed
Phishing

Microsoft patches 56 vulnerabilities, 7 zero days fixed

Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its latest update, including seven zero-day flaws, six of which have been actively exploited.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities
Malware

Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities

Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its February 2025 update, including two now exploited, marking a fifth month of no critical zero-days released.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
LockBit takedown reshapes ransomware threat landscape
Firewalls

LockBit takedown reshapes ransomware threat landscape

Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit reveals a marked shift in the ransomware landscape, with LockBit's influence waning amidst coordinated law enforcement efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Akamai uncovers critical Kubernetes flaw for Windows nodes
Virtualisation

Akamai uncovers critical Kubernetes flaw for Windows nodes

Akamai's security team has revealed a serious flaw in Kubernetes, allowing remote code execution on Windows endpoints, posing significant risks to clusters.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
January Patch Tuesday reveals 161 vulnerabilities
Email Security

January Patch Tuesday reveals 161 vulnerabilities

On January's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft revealed 161 vulnerabilities, including eight under active exploitation, with no browser flaws noted this month.

By Adam Barnett • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Microsoft patches record 157 vulnerabilities in January 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Microsoft patches record 157 vulnerabilities in January 2025

Microsoft has unveiled its January 2025 Patch Tuesday update, tackling a record 157 vulnerabilities, including eight critical zero-day flaws.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025

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Azul & Chainguard launch secure Java containers for enterprises
DevOps

Azul & Chainguard launch secure Java containers for enterprises

Azul and Chainguard partner to deliver secure, commercially supported Java containers, boosting enterprise productivity and enhancing software supply chain security.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Cybersecurity trends 2025: AI, supply chains, resilience
Ransomware

Cybersecurity trends 2025: AI, supply chains, resilience

Experts from Semperis forecast that AI will dominate cybersecurity discussions in 2025, despite many attacks remaining basic and clunky.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024