Security vulnerabilities stories - Page 18
Elevation of Privilege the top 2021 Microsoft vulnerability
Thu, 26th May 2022
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BeyondTrust's 2022 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report reveals that Elevation of Privilege is the top vulnerability category for the second year running.
New vulnerabilities found in Nuspire's Q1 2022 Threat Report
Thu, 19th May 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
Nuspire's Q1 2022 Threat Report reveals surge in threat actor activity as new vulnerabilities emerge. Mirai, STRRAT and Emotet see a resurgence.
Qualys updates Cloud Platform solution with rapid remediation
Thu, 19th May 2022
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software updates
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cloud services
The new update is designed to enable organisations to fix asset misconfigurations, patch OS and third-party applications, and deploy custom software.
Developments in phishing and how to protect your business
Mon, 9th May 2022
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email security
Phishing attacks are becoming more organized and dangerous. This article discusses strategies to defend against them.
NCSC, international partners issue cyber security advisory
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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NCSC issues cyber security advisory with international partners, highlighting 15 most commonly exploited vulnerabilities.
Attacks on critical infrastructure continue - Trellix report
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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healthtech
Individual consumers are the prime target of cyber criminals, followed by the healthcare sector, according to a report by Trellix's Threat Labs.
Vulnerabilities on the rise - public sector at risk
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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public sector
New Invicti Research has found that vulnerabilities are rising, and that government and education sectors are particularly at risk.
Widespread threats increase by 38% in 2021 - Rapid7 report
Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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Rapid7 has released its latest Vulnerability Intelligence Report detailing the most significant security vulnerabilities and cyber attacks in 2021.
New report shows increase of ICS vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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breach prevention
The number of vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) has surged by 110% in the past four years, according to a report by Claroty.
Five cyber threat trends and what they mean to your business
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Global cybercrime is on the rise, posing risks to businesses. Accenture has released a report on key cyber threat trends.
Kaspersky uncovers multiple vulnerabilities in wearable tracking technology
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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Kaspersky finds 33 vulnerabilities in protocol for transmitting data from wearable devices, including 18 critical ones in 2021 alone.
Qualys adds advanced remediation capabilities to Cloud Platform
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
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software
The new update enables organisations to fix asset misconfigurations, patch OS and third-party applications, and deploy custom software.
Nucleus Security teams up with Mandiant to enhance vulnerability management programs with threat intelligence
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Nucleus Security has entered into a strategic partnership with Mandiant, the leader in dynamic cyber defense and response.
Supply chain vulnerability identified in SAP transport system
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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Supply chain attacks on SAP software distribution process allow internal attackers to intervene undetected, says SecurityBridge. A patch has been released.
New Microsoft Defender vulnerability should concern every enterprise - expert
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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Microsoft Defender vulnerability poses significant threat, warns Virsec. With 55 vulnerabilities in total, it is deemed the most concerning by experts.
API vulnerabilities are a huge target for cyber criminals, report finds
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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api
API vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to companies and individuals worldwide, according to new research by Akamai Technologies.
ATM vulnerabilities open door for attacks - report
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
Vulnerabilities in Wincor Cineo ATMs allow attackers to bypass encryption and make cash withdrawals, according to researchers.
Interview: Invicti's Mark Ralls on the new defining age for web application security
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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tablets
Invicti, the cybersecurity firm, has combined web application security expertise from its 2018 merger of Netsparker and Acunetix.
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Apple urgently patches exploits across several operating systems
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Apple has urgently released patches for multiple software products due to vulnerabilities that may be linked to the Pegasus spyware.
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards tipped for top role as UK Information Commissioner
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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breach prevention
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healthtech
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data breach
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards named preferred candidate for UK Information Commissioner, pending UK Parliament's decision.