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Organisations urged to take a proactive approach to ransomware threats
EduTech

Organisations urged to take a proactive approach to ransomware threats

With July designated Ransomware Awareness Month, organisations are urged to understand ransomware threats and adopt proactive strategies for better cyber resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
BlackBerry reveals new cyber-espionage campaign by SideWinder
Endpoint Protection

BlackBerry reveals new cyber-espionage campaign by SideWinder

BlackBerry's Threat Research team exposes SideWinder's new cyber-espionage campaign targeting Indian Ocean and Mediterranean ports, aiming for espionage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 142 vulnerabilities, experts weigh in
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 142 vulnerabilities, experts weigh in

Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday update tackles 142 vulnerabilities, including two zero-day and five critical remote code execution flaws, urging prompt user action.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Patch Tuesday has revealed 139 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

Patch Tuesday has revealed 139 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday reveals 139 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days under active exploitation: Hyper-V's EoP and MSHTML Spoofing.

By Greg Wiseman • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Qualys launches report to tackle tech debt & cyber risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Qualys launches report to tackle tech debt & cyber risks

Qualys has launched a no-cost Tech Debt Report to help organisations identify and mitigate cyber risks from outdated technology.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Endor Labs warns of critical vulnerabilities in CocoaPods
Malware

Endor Labs warns of critical vulnerabilities in CocoaPods

Endor Labs reveals major security flaws in CocoaPods, threatening apps like Instagram and Uber. Critical CVEs could impact Swift and Objective-C supply chains.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Bitdefender & Netgear report reveals major IoT vulnerabilities
Malware

Bitdefender & Netgear report reveals major IoT vulnerabilities

Bitdefender and Netgear's new report reveals that 99.3% of IoT attacks exploit known vulnerabilities, highlighting the urgent need for timely updates and robust security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Malware

BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024

BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Malware

BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report

BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Trend Micro leads in global vulnerability identification for 2023
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trend Micro leads in global vulnerability identification for 2023

Trend Micro identified 60% of the world's vulnerabilities in 2023, playing a crucial role in global cybersecurity, according to Omdia study.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Action1 launches inaugural software vulnerability report for 2024
Virtualisation

Action1 launches inaugural software vulnerability report for 2024

Action1's 2024 Software Vulnerability Ratings Report provides CISOs and CIOs with key insights amid NVD delays, highlighting rising exploit rates and the critical need for timely data sharing.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Sevco Security forms partnership with GuidePoint Security
Cybersecurity

Sevco Security forms partnership with GuidePoint Security

Sevco Security and GuidePoint Security have inked a strategic partnership to enhance IT network security with Sevco's Asset Intelligence Platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Patch Tuesday has revealed 51 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

Patch Tuesday has revealed 51 vulnerabilities

Microsoft addresses 51 vulnerabilities in June 2024 Patch Tuesday, with one critical RCE for Windows, alongside patches for Office and SharePoint flaws.

By Adam Barnett • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
WatchGuard report reveals surge in endpoint malware
Malware

WatchGuard report reveals surge in endpoint malware

WatchGuard Technologies' latest report reveals a stark contrast in malware trends: network detections halve, while endpoint attacks soar.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
RedTail cryptomining malware exploits new Palo Alto flaw
Crypto

RedTail cryptomining malware exploits new Palo Alto flaw

Hackers exploiting newly found vulnerability in Palo Alto's PAN-OS are using RedTail malware to enhance cryptomining operations, raising cybersecurity alarms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
GitHub flaw raises alarm over supply chain security risks
Supply Chain

GitHub flaw raises alarm over supply chain security risks

A new vulnerability in GitHub Enterprise Server allowing attackers to bypass authentication has raised alarms over supply chain attacks, urging immediate software updates.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Progress Software patch highlights security vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure
Ransomware

Progress Software patch highlights security vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure

Progress Software has addressed a critical authentication flaw in its MOVEit Transfer solution, raising concerns over security in essential infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
Notes on ThroughTek Kalay Vulnerabilities and Their Impact on the IoT Ecosystem
Internet of Things

Notes on ThroughTek Kalay Vulnerabilities and Their Impact on the IoT Ecosystem

ThroughTek Kalay's platform vulnerabilities affect over 100 million IoT devices, exposing them to potential attacks. Vendors race to patch issues.

By Bitdefender • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024