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Puppet launches vulnerability remediation product
IT Automation

Puppet launches vulnerability remediation product

With vulnerabilities and security breaches on the rise, the latest Puppet product helps IT teams find, prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
Popular enterprise printers riddled with security risks
HP

Popular enterprise printers riddled with security risks

Researchers from NCC Group analysed different aspects of six mid-range enterprise printers manufactured by HP, Ricoh, Xerox, Lexmark, Kyocera, and Brother.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
Check Point: Attackers executing commands remotely with latest malware
Malware

Check Point: Attackers executing commands remotely with latest malware

Threat actors are quick to try and exploit new vulnerabilities when they emerge, before organisations have had the chance to patch them.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Cohesity launches new vulnerability scan using backup data
Cybersecurity

Cohesity launches new vulnerability scan using backup data

The application works by scanning backup copies on to identify any vulnerabilities across an organisation's IT environment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
Vulnerabilities in cloud containers soar, report finds
Cloud Services

Vulnerabilities in cloud containers soar, report finds

Cloud container vulnerabilities are on the rise, increasing by 46% compared to last year, according to Skybox Security's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2019
Sophos highlights dangers of remote desktop protocol attacks
Firewalls

Sophos highlights dangers of remote desktop protocol attacks

Sophos research reveals that remote desktop protocol (RDP) is the preferred method of attack for cybercriminals targeting vulnerable devices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019
ZombieLoad: Another batch of flaws affect Intel chips
Semiconductors

ZombieLoad: Another batch of flaws affect Intel chips

Intel-powered computers are facing a new vulnerability called 'ZombieLoad' WHERE id = which allows attackers to leak information from protected memory.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
PrinterLogic software vulnerable to remote attacks
Printing

PrinterLogic software vulnerable to remote attacks

Businesses using PrinterLogic Print Management Software are urged to deploy 'always on' VPNs amid new vulnerabilities that risk remote attacks on workstations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Security alert: More than 2 million IoT devices are now junk
Smart Home

Security alert: More than 2 million IoT devices are now junk

Over two million IoT devices, including security cameras and baby monitors, have critical security flaws, warns researcher Paul Marrapese.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019
Questions every security and risk management leader should ask
Cloud Security

Questions every security and risk management leader should ask

Every organisation across major industries must prioritize cybersecurity and take necessary precautions, says Forescout.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
Belkin WeMo Insight smart plugs vulnerable to attack
Internet of Things

Belkin WeMo Insight smart plugs vulnerable to attack

Belkin's WeMo Insight smart plugs are at risk as McAfee reveals a nearly year-old vulnerability still unpatched, potentially allowing serious cyberattacks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
Flashpoint announces new features on intelligence platform
Cybersecurity

Flashpoint announces new features on intelligence platform

The platform now features new dashboards and analytics, expanded datasets, chat services and communities, and industry alerting.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2019
Sonatype and HackerOne partner on open source vulnerability reporting
Partner Programmes

Sonatype and HackerOne partner on open source vulnerability reporting

Without a standard for responsible disclosure, even those who want to disclose vulnerabilities responsibly can get frustrated with the process.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019
Check Point names February's most disruptive malware
Security vulnerabilities

Check Point names February's most disruptive malware

Coinhive tops Check Point's Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019
IBM X-Force Red & Qualys introduce automated patching
IBM

IBM X-Force Red & Qualys introduce automated patching

IBM X-Force Red and Qualys are declaring a war on unpatched systems, and they believe automation is the answer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
New threat rears its head in new malware report
Malware

New threat rears its head in new malware report

Check Point's researchers view Speakup as a significant threat, as it can be used to download and spread any malware.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019
OT attacks and cryptominers on the rise – Skybox
Cloud Security

OT attacks and cryptominers on the rise – Skybox

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Malware downloader on the rise in Check Point's latest Threat Index
Malware

Malware downloader on the rise in Check Point's latest Threat Index

Organisations continue to be targeted by cryptominers, despite an overall drop in value across all cryptocurrencies in 2018.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019