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Microsoft's Patch Tuesday announcement 'alarming'

Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Microsoft's recent security updates have revealed alarming vulnerabilities, warns cybersecurity company Virsec.
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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.
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WhatsApp security vulnerability could have exploited two billions users

Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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Security vulnerability in WhatsApp's image filter function could have affected over two billion users worldwide. Users advised to update their apps.
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Rise in hacking tool downloads as cybercrime becomes 'more organised than ever'

Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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Cybercrime activity has increased, with a 65% rise in the use of hacking tools, according to the latest global Threat Insights Report from HP.
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Interview: Infosys CISO Vishal Salvi on cybersecurity and Cyber Defence Centres

Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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We spoke to CISO Vishal Salvi to learn more about the company's approach to cybersecurity and what it means for customers.
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Nearly a quarter of exploits sold on the cybercriminal underground are more than three years old

Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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Nearly a quarter of exploits for sale in underground forums are over three years old, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Trend Micro.
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Cyber incidents on the rise as ransomware accounts for two thirds of all malware attacks

Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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Ransomware makes up two-thirds of all malware attacks, as cyber incidents continue to rise, according to Positive Technologies.
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Kaspersky Password Manager could be 'bruteforced in seconds'

Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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As people and enterprises put their trust in password managers to secure their accounts, even well-built password managers can be fatally flawed.
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SonicWall vulnerability allows attackers to obtain full control of device and underlying OS

Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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Positive Technologies reveals critical vulnerability in SonicWall Network Security Manager, allowing authenticated attackers full control.
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Vulnerabilities discovered in Cisco IT infrastructure deployment solution

Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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Researchers at Positive Technologies have discovered three vulnerabilities in Cisco HyperFlex HX that could disrupt enterprise operations.
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Most wanted malware Dridex remains in top position amidst global surge in ransomware attacks

Fri, 14th May 2021
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The Dridex trojan remains the most prevalent malware, often used in the initial stages of ransomware attacks, says Check Point Research.
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A look at the MS Exchange zero-days and how to protect your business

Thu, 29th Apr 2021
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Every organisationusing Microsoft Exchange must patch their on-premise servers immediately and scan their networks for signs of malicious activity.
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Kaspersky discovers zero-day exploit in Desktop Window Manager

Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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While analysing the CVE-2021-1732 exploit, Kaspersky experts found another such zero-day exploit and reported it to Microsoft.
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Claroty discovers vulnerabilities in Ovarro TBox RTUs

Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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Widespread vulnerabilities have been found in Ovarro's TBox remote terminal units, posing a threat to industrial facilities.
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Almost a third of malware threats previously unknown - HP report

Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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New report reveals that 29% of malware captured was previously unknown due to attackers using packers and obfuscation techniques.
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Research reveals increase in critical, low complexity vulnerabilities

Fri, 19th Feb 2021
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Critical and low complexity vulnerabilities are on the rise, with over 10,000 logged in 2020, according to a new study by Redscan.
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2021's Most Wanted: Emotet continues reign as top malware threat

Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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The Emotet trojan continues to reign as top malware in January, despite international law enforcement taking control of its infrastructure.
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Vulnerability disclosures back to expected rates despite COVID-19 disruption

Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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Vulnerability disclosures are returning to normal levels, with 2020 on track to surpass 2019, according to a report by Risk Based Security.
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Sophos unearths origin of prominent cryptominer

Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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The cryptominer was recently discovered when attackers targeted internet-facing database servers (SQL servers), and the MrbMiner was downloaded and installed.
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Check Point uncovers live Linux attack, urges users to take action

Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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Ongoing cyber attacks targeting Linux systems have been discovered, with users urged to patch their systems immediately, warns Check Point Research.