Patching stories - Page 3
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Breaking down the ASD’s “top four” strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents
Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
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We take a deep dive into the absolute essential aspects of a robust security strategy, as outlined by the Australian government.
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Ransomware: Top-of-mind for Aussies, but we just don't know what to do about it
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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dr
Ransomware continues to be a major concern for Australian consumers this year - and many are unsure if they have even been affected by it.
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Back to basics: 4 common sense steps to avoid a software attack
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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flexera
Flexera's SVP for EMEA shares inside information into why businesses are more at risk than ever and what they can do to better protect themselves.
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Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?
Mon, 14th May 2018
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smartphones
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firewalls
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vpns
Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.
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Singapore organizations caught in 'patching paradox'
Tue, 8th May 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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servicenow
Singapore organizations say they don’t have the resources to keep up with the volume of patches required to remediate software flaws.
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Australia the best in the world... at being breached
Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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servicenow
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cybercrime
Australia may have just cleaned up at the Commonwealth Games, but it appears the nation still has a lot to learn when it comes to cybersecurity.
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Android device vendors dragging the chain on patch updates
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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duo
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distributors
Security Research Labs claims that TCL, Oppo and ZTE vendors have at least four or more missed patches designated as critical or high severity.
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Control is critical to contain cyber attacks in New Zealand
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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smartphones
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patching
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accenture
As evident from CERT New Zealand’s security recommendations, mitigation and prevention of a data breach is a lot more cost-effective than recovery.
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Insights on industrial vulnerability: How secure is your OT infrastructure?
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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encryption
Addressing the requirements of an OT network is now more important than ever and requires an integrated approach.
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Intel releases Spectre & Meltdown patches for some Skylake processors
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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spectre
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security vulnerabilities
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intel
Intel has rolled out patches for Spectre and Meltdown flaws in some Skylake processors, aiming to enhance data security amid previous update issues.
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Stop patching Spectre & Meltdown issues or risk reboot problems, Intel warns
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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intel
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security vulnerabilities
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patching
Intel is warning all users to stop downloading patches for the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities because they are causing system reboot issues.
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The rise and rise of ransomware: From CryptoLocker to Cerber
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Since the infamous CryptoLocker first appeared in 2013, we’ve seen a huge wave of file-encrypting ransomware variants extorting money.
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Meltdown and Spectre fallout: patching problems persist
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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intel
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spectre
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security vulnerabilities
Patching difficulties persist as the tech industry grapples with the fallout from Meltdown and Spectre, highlighting flaws in nearly all modern processors.
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Why NDB compliance starts with the “essential” security basics
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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pam
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phishing
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email security
Ivanti talk about the upcoming ramifications of the Notifiable Data Breaches act, and the simple things you can do to prepare.
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emt partner offers RMM patch management for MSPs
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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partner programmes
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ivanti
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patching
Specifically, the partnership will see NinjaRMM integrate Ivanti patch management technology into its RMM platform.
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Hacking of national security projects highlights importance of patching
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
The recent release of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) 2017 report revealed a small breach – with massive implications.
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England’s second largest police force still reliant on vulnerable Windows XP
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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infoblox
The Greater Manchester police have revealed more than one in five of its computers are still running an OS that has been unsupported since 2014.
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Equifax and its 143m customers just the ‘first known victims’
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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cybersecurity
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patching
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security vulnerabilities
Equifax breach reveals well-known vulnerability, patch available long before attack, says Flexera. More hacks likely to come.
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New wave of ransomware could put utilities at risk
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
ICS attacks could shut down critical operational systems, damage or destroy physical equipment and threaten human safety.
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Interview: Cisco on the cyber dangers lurking in healthcare
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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iot
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healthtech
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patching
Cisco's ANZ security chief unveils the perilous cyber threats menacing healthcare, stressing the urgent need for robust digital defences.