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Questions every security and risk management leader should ask

Tue, 30th Apr 2019
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Every organisation across major industries must prioritize cybersecurity and take necessary precautions, says Forescout.
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Belkin WeMo Insight smart plugs vulnerable to attack

Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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Belkin's WeMo Insight smart plugs are at risk as McAfee reveals a nearly year-old vulnerability still unpatched, potentially allowing serious cyberattacks.
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Flashpoint announces new features on intelligence platform

Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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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.
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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.
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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.
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IBM X-Force Red & Qualys introduce automated patching

Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Malware downloader on the rise in Check Point's latest Threat Index

Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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Organisations continue to be targeted by cryptominers, despite an overall drop in value across all cryptocurrencies in 2018.
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Meet Rentbot, the chatbot that can help with tenancy law

Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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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.
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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.
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Huge vulnerabilities in software supply chain being exploited

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Exclusive interview: Major MFA vulnerability discovered in Microsoft's ADFS

Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report

Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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cybersecurity
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Check Point's latest Global Threat Index reveals that Trojan malware families enter Top 10 Most Wanted Ranking; Cryptomining remains top of the list.
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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.
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'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.