Patching stories - Page 11

More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.

Microsoft's recent security updates have revealed alarming vulnerabilities, warns cybersecurity company Virsec.

Ivanti has acquired risk-based vulnerability management specialist RiskSense to enhance its patch management capabilities.

New study by Kaspersky reveals that IT departments aren't enforcing updates, leaving work devices vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Ongoing cyber attacks targeting Linux systems have been discovered, with users urged to patch their systems immediately, warns Check Point Research.

Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.

According to the company's annual mid-year roundup report, Trend Micro blocked 8.8 million COVID-19 related threats, nearly 92% of which were email-based.

Patch management proves crucial, yet high-profile breaches like WannaCry persist. Effective patch systems can cut costs and avert crises, saving firms billions.

Despite a 24% rise in cybersecurity spending in 2019, breaches surged by 17%, reveals a ServiceNow study, highlighting patching delays and coordination issues.

Microsoft released an out-of-band patch for the vulnerability discovered by Google researchers due to the report that it has been exploited in the wild.

With the improved functionalities, technology professionals managing every type of environment can monitor website availability and performance.

Compromised enterprise networks from unpatched vulnerabilities and bad security hygiene continued to be fertile ground for hackers in 2018.

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

To enhance security patching, enterprises must focus on visibility, prioritisation, and automated remediation to mitigate risks and prevent costly breaches.

Security professionals need to pay attention to desktop applications because most vulnerabilities found in these types of apps can be dangerous.

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.

Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.

Singapore organizations say they don't have the resources to keep up with the volume of patches required to remediate software flaws.

Security Research Labs claims that TCL, Oppo and ZTE vendors have at least four or more missed patches designated as critical or high severity.

Addressing the requirements of an OT network is now more important than ever and requires an integrated approach.