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Severe 'Looney Tunables' security flaw found in some Linux editions

Major security flaw, 'Looney Tunables', detected in glibc, threatens Linux distributions, urgent patch recommended.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023

IoT Security

Keysight and Synopsys partner for IoT device cybersecurity

Synopsys Defensics fuzz testing software is now embedded into Keysight's IoT Security Assessment solution, which reduces costs while speeding up time-to-market.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2023

Cybersecurity

GOLD MELODY acts as initial access broker, says Secureworks report

GOLD MELODY identified as cyber threat group selling access to compromised organisations to other criminals. Active since 2017.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023

Semiconductors

No dedicated hardware security for 66% IoT modules: IoT Analytics

The report reveals that 29% of IoT modules had no security features, exposing them to potential risks and vulnerabilities.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023

Hybrid Cloud

Data security gap threatens collaboration in Europe: IDC

IDC research reveals 1 in 4 European organisations report data security as their biggest obstacle in sharing data and collaborating within their organisation.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2023

Risk & Compliance

Recorded Future discloses new high-risk vulnerabilities

Recorded Future's monthly report reveals high-risk vulnerabilities, exploit chains, and zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft and Ivanti products.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2023

Data Protection

Australia is 5th most hacked worldwide, says cybersecurity expert

According to the expert, cybercriminals are prospecting for valuable information, exploiting vulnerabilities and forging new techniques.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023

Firewalls

Sophos announces Incident Response Retainer for 24/7 support

Sophos has launched its Sophos Incident Response Retainer, offering organisations speedy access to its fixed-cost incident response service.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023

Breach Prevention

Cost of data breach in Australia has grown 32% in 5 years: IBM

The average cost of a data breach in Australia has grown 32% in the last five years, reaching AU$4.03 million per the 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023

Ransomware

Majority APAC health providers facing cyber incidents: Claroty

Claroty's Global Healthcare Cybersecurity Study 2023 reveals priorities and challenges amid escalating cyber-physical connectivity.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023

Ransomware

NCC Group reveals Cl0p ransomware attack continues to dominate

The findings mark a 154% increase year-on-year (198 attacks in July 2022), and a 16% rise on the previous month (434 attacks in June 2023).

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023

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

Network Infrastructure

Video: 10 minute IT Jams - An update from Check Point Software

Check Point Software's Security Engineering Manager, Sadiq Iqbal, discusses the company's cyber security solutions for the APAC market.

By Tom Raynel • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023

Encryption

MongoDB announces general availability of encryption technology

MongoDB has unveiled MongoDB Queryable Encryption, a technology that safeguards sensitive data when it is queried and used on the platform.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2023

Digital Transformation

Qualys unveils first-party software risk management solution

The new solution aids security teams to detect, prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities within company-developed software and embedded open-source components.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023