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OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears

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A rapid surge in OpenClaw AI assistant use has left tens of thousands of exposed systems and a trail of hijacked tools and malicious add-ons.
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Censys launches module to boost proactive threat hunting ability

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Censys launches Threat Hunting module, empowering security teams to proactively detect and neutralise cyber threats using real-time Internet Intelligence data.
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Cybersecurity report reveals 145,000 exposed ICS systems

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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data privacy
A cybersecurity report reveals over 145,000 worldwide Industrial Control Systems are at risk, highlighting urgent vulnerabilities in UK water services.
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Censys reports massive 238% rise in global channel growth

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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public sector
Censys has reported a remarkable 238% increase in its global channel programme, driven by a booming demand for attack surface management solutions.
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UK under threat from exposed industrial systems – Censys

Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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industrial control systems
Censys' 2024 report reveals over 18,000 US and 1,500 UK industrial control systems exposed online, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
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Censys unveils community forum for security teams

Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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Censys has launched a community forum for security teams, providing a platform for over 70,000 members to share knowledge and access data-driven solutions.
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Censys partners with Xpertex to enhance UK cybersecurity

Fri, 17th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threat
Censys partners with Xpertex to expand into the UK market, enhancing cybersecurity offerings for Xpertex's clientele with advanced threat hunting and attack surface management capabilities.
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Operate without opening the chest: identifying VMware vulnerabilities

Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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vmware
IT managers should immediately check whether they have already installed this critical patch and do so as soon as possible.
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Five tips to protect against IoT search engines targeting vulnerable devices

Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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radware
IoT search engines pose serious risks as well as offering solutions, with the vulnerabilities of VMware vCenter servers serving as a prime example.
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10 billion records sit in unsecured databases - China leads the pack

Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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cloud services
A white hat hacker hacker uncovered a total of 9517 unsecured databases worldwide, collectively containing more than 10 billion entries.
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Almost 10,000 unsecured databases with more than 10 billion credentials exposed

Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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passwords
Research has identified a total of 9,517 unsecured databases containing 10,463,315,645 entries with such data as emails, passwords, and phone numbers.