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Cisco ASA firewall users urged to patch systems now
Firewalls

Cisco ASA firewall users urged to patch systems now

Since early January 2020, the number of internet-accessible Cisco ASA devices considered vulnerable has jumped from 170,000 to 220,000.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
Microsoft IE vulnerability to go unpatched until mid-Feb
Microsoft

Microsoft IE vulnerability to go unpatched until mid-Feb

A blog post from security vendor ESET has outlined the risk of the zero-day for those who are still using the relic browser of internet-past.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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
GitHub amps up vulnerability reporting capabilities
Marketing Technologies

GitHub amps up vulnerability reporting capabilities

GitHub has announced new capabilities that make it easier for developers to report vulnerabilities directly from their repositories.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019
Apple issues clarification on extent of iOS malware infection
Endpoint Protection

Apple issues clarification on extent of iOS malware infection

Apple clarifies that an iOS malware attack impacted fewer than a dozen Uighur-focused websites, dismissing Google's claims of mass exploitation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found
Endpoint Protection

Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found

A security flaw in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android phones leaves users open to SMS phishing attacks, Check Point Research reports.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
How the iPhone malware discovery affects Apple users – Malwarebytes
Malware

How the iPhone malware discovery affects Apple users – Malwarebytes

The malware implant has been patched, but iPhone users should ensure they're running on the latest version of iOS (12.1.4) to leverage the security patches.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019
Puppet launches vulnerability remediation product
IT Automation

Puppet launches vulnerability remediation product

With vulnerabilities and security breaches on the rise, the latest Puppet product helps IT teams find, prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
Popular enterprise printers riddled with security risks
HP

Popular enterprise printers riddled with security risks

Researchers from NCC Group analysed different aspects of six mid-range enterprise printers manufactured by HP, Ricoh, Xerox, Lexmark, Kyocera, and Brother.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
Check Point: Attackers executing commands remotely with latest malware
Malware

Check Point: Attackers executing commands remotely with latest malware

Threat actors are quick to try and exploit new vulnerabilities when they emerge, before organisations have had the chance to patch them.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
F5 Networks' BIG-IP load balancer product vulnerable to attack
Supply Chain

F5 Networks' BIG-IP load balancer product vulnerable to attack

Security vulnerabilities in F5 Networks' popular BIG-IP load balancer could enable attackers to exploit iRules and gain unauthorised access, warns F-Secure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019
Cohesity launches new vulnerability scan using backup data
Cybersecurity

Cohesity launches new vulnerability scan using backup data

The application works by scanning backup copies on to identify any vulnerabilities across an organisation's IT environment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
Vulnerabilities in cloud containers soar, report finds
Cloud Services

Vulnerabilities in cloud containers soar, report finds

Cloud container vulnerabilities are on the rise, increasing by 46% compared to last year, according to Skybox Security's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2019
Huawei working to patch critical security vulnerabilities
Security vulnerabilities

Huawei working to patch critical security vulnerabilities

Huawei collaborates with Swascan to patch critical security flaws, underscoring that even tech giants like Adobe, Microsoft, and Lenovo are vulnerable.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
UPDATED: Orvibo & Arlo smart home products patched to prevent attacks
Virtual Private Networks

UPDATED: Orvibo & Arlo smart home products patched to prevent attacks

The security of smart home devices is once again under the spotlight this week, as two different device manufacturers come under fire for major vulnerabilities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
Major vulnerability found Electronic Arts gaming client
Gaming

Major vulnerability found Electronic Arts gaming client

Once exploited, the vulnerabilities would have led to player account takeover and identity theft, Check Point and CyberInt found.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Slack users urged to update to prevent security vulnerability
Security vulnerabilities

Slack users urged to update to prevent security vulnerability

Businesses that use popular messaging platform Slack are being urged to update their Slack for Windows to version 3.4.0 immediately.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
ZombieLoad: Another batch of flaws affect Intel chips
Semiconductors

ZombieLoad: Another batch of flaws affect Intel chips

Intel-powered computers are facing a new vulnerability called 'ZombieLoad' WHERE id = which allows attackers to leak information from protected memory.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Forget endpoints—it's time to secure people instead
Malware

Forget endpoints—it's time to secure people instead

Security paradigms need a shift; as mobile work ensues, companies must pivot from endpoint protection to securing the actual users.

By Tim Brown • 5 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019