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Zero-day Internet Explorer vulnerability exploited in the wild
Microsoft

Zero-day Internet Explorer vulnerability exploited in the wild

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019
SolarWinds announces updates to web performance monitoring products
DevOps

SolarWinds announces updates to web performance monitoring products

With the improved functionalities, technology professionals managing every type of environment can monitor website availability and performance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
Cryptojacking and failure to patch still major threats - Ixia
Cybersecurity

Cryptojacking and failure to patch still major threats - Ixia

Compromised enterprise networks from unpatched vulnerabilities and bad security hygiene continued to be fertile ground for hackers in 2018.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2019
IBM X-Force Red & Qualys introduce automated patching
IBM

IBM X-Force Red & Qualys introduce automated patching

IBM X-Force Red and Qualys are declaring a war on unpatched systems, and they believe automation is the answer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
Three key steps to improving security patching
Endpoint Protection

Three key steps to improving security patching

To enhance security patching, enterprises must focus on visibility, prioritisation, and automated remediation to mitigate risks and prevent costly breaches.

By Hugh Darvall • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
Automated Microsoft updates not enough to protect businesses - report
Microsoft

Automated Microsoft updates not enough to protect businesses - report

Security professionals need to pay attention to desktop applications because most vulnerabilities found in these types of apps can be dangerous.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
Breaking down the ASD's “top four” strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents
Privileged Access Management

Breaking down the ASD's “top four” strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents

We take a deep dive into the absolute essential aspects of a robust security strategy, as outlined by the Australian government.

By Patrick Martlew • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018
Back to basics: 4 common sense steps to avoid a software attack
Cybersecurity

Back to basics: 4 common sense steps to avoid a software attack

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.

By Vincent Smyth • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?
Firewalls

Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?

Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Australia the best in the world... at being breached
Cybersecurity

Australia the best in the world... at being breached

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.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2018
Android device vendors dragging the chain on patch updates
Duo

Android device vendors dragging the chain on patch updates

Security Research Labs claims that TCL, Oppo and ZTE vendors have at least four or more missed patches designated as critical or high severity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Insights on industrial vulnerability: How secure is your OT infrastructure?
Firewalls

Insights on industrial vulnerability: How secure is your OT infrastructure?

Addressing the requirements of an OT network is now more important than ever and requires an integrated approach.

By John Maddison • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Intel releases Spectre & Meltdown patches for some Skylake processors
Semiconductors

Intel releases Spectre & Meltdown patches for some Skylake processors

Intel has rolled out patches for Spectre and Meltdown flaws in some Skylake processors, aiming to enhance data security amid previous update issues.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Stop patching Spectre & Meltdown issues or risk reboot problems, Intel warns
Intel

Stop patching Spectre & Meltdown issues or risk reboot problems, Intel warns

Intel is warning all users to stop downloading patches for the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities because they are causing system reboot issues.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
The rise and rise of ransomware: From CryptoLocker to Cerber
Malware

The rise and rise of ransomware: From CryptoLocker to Cerber

Since the infamous CryptoLocker first appeared in 2013, we've seen a huge wave of file-encrypting ransomware variants extorting money.

By Ashley Wearne • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Meltdown and Spectre fallout: patching problems persist
Intel

Meltdown and Spectre fallout: patching problems persist

Patching difficulties persist as the tech industry grapples with the fallout from Meltdown and Spectre, highlighting flaws in nearly all modern processors.

By Jerome Boursier • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018

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Control is critical to contain cyber attacks in New Zealand
Accenture

Control is critical to contain cyber attacks in New Zealand

As evident from CERT New Zealand's security recommendations, mitigation and prevention of a data breach is a lot more cost-effective than recovery.

By Michael Bosnar • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018