Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) stories - Page 18
Questions every security and risk management leader should ask
Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Every organisation across major industries must prioritize cybersecurity and take necessary precautions, says Forescout.
Belkin WeMo Insight smart plugs vulnerable to attack
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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iot
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smart home
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casb
Belkin's WeMo Insight smart plugs are at risk as McAfee reveals a nearly year-old vulnerability still unpatched, potentially allowing serious cyberattacks.
Flashpoint announces new features on intelligence platform
Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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flashpoint
The platform now features new dashboards and analytics, expanded datasets, chat services and communities, and industry alerting.
Sonatype and HackerOne partner on open source vulnerability reporting
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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open source
Without a standard for responsible disclosure, even those who want to disclose vulnerabilities responsibly can get frustrated with the process.
Check Point names February's most disruptive malware
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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security vulnerabilities
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coinhive
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cryptomining
Coinhive tops Check Point's Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.
IBM X-Force Red & Qualys introduce automated patching
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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ibm
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security vulnerabilities
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patching
IBM X-Force Red and Qualys are declaring a war on unpatched systems, and they believe automation is the answer.
New threat rears its head in new malware report
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cryptomalware
Check Point's researchers view Speakup as a significant threat, as it can be used to download and spread any malware.
OT attacks and cryptominers on the rise – Skybox
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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cloud security
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iot security
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report
Skybox Security's 2019 Vulnerability and Threat Trends Report analyzes what shaped the threat landscape over 2018 and what it means for the year ahead.
Malware downloader on the rise in Check Point's latest Threat Index
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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report
Organisations continue to be targeted by cryptominers, despite an overall drop in value across all cryptocurrencies in 2018.
Meet Rentbot, the chatbot that can help with tenancy law
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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uc
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martech
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agentic ai
If you find yourself in a tricky situation - or if you just want to understand your rights as a landlord or tenant, you can now turn to a chatbot for help.
2018's worst malware revealed in report
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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ai security
Webroot's 2018 Nastiest Malware report highlights Emotet, Trickbot, and GhostMiner as the latest threats, urging improved cybersecurity measures.
Huge vulnerabilities in software supply chain being exploited
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
A very exposing report has revealed breaches are rising and response times are falling, largely due to shoddy software development practices.
Quick thinking remedies vulnerability in Schneider Electric ICS controller
Fri, 7th Sep 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Radiflow discovered that a serious vulnerability in the devices put the safety and availability of ICS networks in jeopardy.
Over 2,300 data breaches disclosed so far in 2018 - report
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
Phishing for and using the stolen credentials to access systems or services stands out as a particularly popular attack method.
Exclusive interview: Major MFA vulnerability discovered in Microsoft's ADFS
Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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mfa
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iam
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cybersecurity
A critical flaw in Microsoft's ADFS allows bypassing MFA, posing a severe risk, warns Okta's REX team. Urgent patching is recommended for users.
A deep dive into the present and future of retail off- and online
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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omnichannel
Russell McVeagh Special Counsel Liz Blythe examines the opportunities and risks associated with the eye-wateringly quick pace of change in the sector.
GitHub rolls out security alerts feature for Python
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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martech
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apm
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software development
GitHub adds security alerts for Python, allowing users to be notified when their code depends on packages with known vulnerabilities.
Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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trojan
Check Point's latest Global Threat Index reveals that Trojan malware families enter Top 10 Most Wanted Ranking; Cryptomining remains top of the list.
No need for a browser - XMRig cryptomining malware enters top 10 most wanted malware list
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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cryptomining
Cryptomining malware is shifting its focus from browsers to endpoints, with XMRig rising in popularity among cybercriminals.
'URL file outbreak' used to distribute Quant Loader Trojan
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Barracuda Networks is tracking a potentially dangerous 'URL file outbreak' that distribute the Quant Loader Trojan.