Security vulnerabilities stories

Major security flaw, 'Looney Tunables', detected in glibc, threatens Linux distributions, urgent patch recommended

Synopsys Defensics fuzz testing software is now embedded into Keysight’s IoT Security Assessment solution, which reduces costs while speeding up time-to-market.

Secureworks identifies GOLD MELODY as a cyber group that sells compromised network access to other criminals

The report reveals that 29% of IoT modules had no security features, exposing them to potential risks and vulnerabilities.

IDC research reveals 1 in 4 European organisations report data security as their biggest obstacle in sharing data and collaborating within their organisation.

"Organisations should identify and implement the right cybersecurity playbooks, processes, and tools to proactively protect businesses, customers, and people."

According to the expert, cybercriminals are prospecting for valuable information, exploiting vulnerabilities and forging new techniques.

Nearly one-third of security leaders admit to insufficiently robust backup processes manual, and local backups rise.

“Incident response retainers help organisations prepare in advance for the fastest response time possible to defend against active cyber attacks."

The average cost of a data breach in Australia has grown 32% in the last five years, reaching AU$4.03 million per the 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report.

Claroty’s Global Healthcare Cybersecurity Study 2023 reveals priorities and challenges amid escalating cyber-physical connectivity.

The findings mark a 154% increase year-on-year (198 attacks in July 2022), and a 16% rise on the previous month (434 attacks in June 2023).

Rapid7 released its 2023 Mid-Year Threat Review, which provides a detailed snapshot of the attack landscape in the first six months of this year.

Telecom security experts call on operators to implement comprehensive cyber-security measures against GTP threats.

MongoDB queryable encryption enables organisations to meet the strictest data privacy requirements by providing "first-of-its-kind" end-to-end data encryption.

The new solution aids security teams to detect, prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities within company-developed software and embedded open-source components.

"The discovery of this vulnerability in Stremio underscores the importance of continuous vigilance in the realm of cybersecurity."

Once a customer is aware of the endpoints they have, instrumenting them for security posture becomes the next priority.

According to the research, 78% of respondents say their company will pay a ransom to recover data and restore business processes.

New threat exposure management capabilities give cybersecurity teams unified insights into their exposure to respond quickly to critical risks.

watchTowr has partnered with Mantel Group to deliver continuous penetration testing technology to Australian and New Zealand organisations.

“Faulty drivers are the most common cause of Windows PC crashes, freezes, and poor systems performance. [...] Norton Driver Updater removes some of the worry."

The service is designed to provide organisations with a health check on their existing technology infrastructure and to ensure optimal performance.

Huawei was recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights customer's choice for network firewalls for a third consecutive year.