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Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its February 2025 update, including two now exploited, marking a fifth month of no critical zero-days released.
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The State of Java in 2025: Oracle's dominance is over

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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In a significant shift, 90% of Australian firms are eyeing alternatives to Oracle Java, citing concerns over its pricing and cloud inefficiencies, according to a new survey.
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High-severity SQL vulnerability found in PostgreSQL tool

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Rapid7 has revealed a critical SQL injection vulnerability in PostgreSQL's psql tool, potentially exposing users to severe security risks.
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GitHub partners with Endor Labs to boost security features

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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GitHub has partnered with Endor Labs, integrating advanced security software to help developers swiftly identify and manage critical vulnerabilities within the platform.
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Akamai uncovers critical Kubernetes flaw for Windows nodes

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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virtualisation
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cloud security
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Akamai's security team has revealed a serious flaw in Kubernetes, allowing remote code execution on Windows endpoints, posing significant risks to clusters.
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Zyxel Networks wins 2024 award for firewall innovation

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Zyxel Networks has won the 2024 Cyber Security Award for Innovation for its USG FLEX 200HP Security Firewall, enhancing global digital resilience.
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Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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breach prevention
A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.
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A look ahead: Experts weigh in on 2025 cybersecurity trends

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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As experts forecast 2025's cybersecurity trends, organisations are urged to enhance their defences against evolving AI-driven threats and embrace unified security solutions.
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January Patch Tuesday reveals 161 vulnerabilities

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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On January's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft revealed 161 vulnerabilities, including eight under active exploitation, with no browser flaws noted this month.
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Microsoft patches record 157 vulnerabilities in January 2025

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Microsoft has unveiled its January 2025 Patch Tuesday update, tackling a record 157 vulnerabilities, including eight critical zero-day flaws.
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How AI and software development will continue to shape the developer community in 2025

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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In 2025, organisations must navigate the complexities of AI integration in software development, balancing innovation with security and skilled developer support.
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Mandiant reveals details of major Ivanti VPN vulnerability

Fri, 10th Jan 2025
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Mandiant unveils a critical zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances, exploited since December 2024 by a suspected China-linked group.
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CVE-2025-0282: Ivanti Connect Secure zero-day exploited in the wild

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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Ivanti has alerted users that the CVE-2025-0282 zero-day vulnerability in Connect Secure is being actively exploited, with patches now available.
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Ivanti issues patch for critical security vulnerability

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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Ivanti has announced critical patches for two vulnerabilities in its Connect Secure and Policy Secure products, one of which is already under active exploitation.
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Open source software challenges predicted to continue in 2025

Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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endpoint protection
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Chris Hughes predicts that open source software adoption will grow in 2025, alongside sophisticated attacks and challenges in governance and security.
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CloudSEK report reveals surge in complex cyber threats

Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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mfa
CloudSEK's 2024 Threat Landscape Report reveals a staggering 994TB of data exfiltrated, with ransomware demands averaging over USD $2 million.
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2024 cyber threat landscape highlights key attack trends

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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ransomware
Rapid7's analysis of the 2024 cyber threat landscape reveals alarming trends in ransomware and vulnerability exploits impacting organisations worldwide.
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December Patch Tuesday reveals 70 vulnerabilities

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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This December, Microsoft addresses 70 vulnerabilities, including 16 critical remote code execution flaws, in its latest Patch Tuesday update.
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Nozomi uncovers critical flaws in Advantech networks gear

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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Nozomi Networks has revealed serious vulnerabilities in Advantech's wireless access points, endangering the security of critical infrastructure across sectors.
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Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group

Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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physical security
Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.