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Critical needrestart vulnerabilities found in Ubuntu Servers

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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The Qualys Threat Research Unit has identified five critical vulnerabilities in needrestart used by Ubuntu Servers, risking unauthorized root access for users.
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Tenable discloses vulnerability in Open Policy Agent OPA

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Tenable has disclosed a medium-severity SMB force-authentication vulnerability in all Windows versions of Open Policy Agent before version 0.68.0.
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Cybersecurity advisory highlights top vulnerabilities of 2023

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Leading cybersecurity agencies have issued an advisory identifying frequently exploited vulnerabilities in 2023, urging enhanced security measures across sectors.
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November Patch Tuesday reveals 90 vulnerabilities

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Microsoft is rolling out patches for 90 vulnerabilities this November, including critical remote code execution flaws and several in-the-wild exploits.
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Lazarus APT group targets crypto investors with AI tactics

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Lazarus group targeting cryptocurrency investors, employing social engineering and zero-day exploits.
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Tenable reveals vulnerability in Open Policy Agent for Windows

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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Tenable has revealed a medium-severity vulnerability in Open Policy Agent for Windows that exposes user credentials, urging updates to version 0.68.0.
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Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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Memory safety vulnerabilities are surging in industrial control systems, with over 3,000 reported in 2022, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures.
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Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A coalition of global agencies warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting emerging tactics and unresolved vulnerabilities.
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How to implement exposure management in complex cyber-physical systems

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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As digital transformation heightens cyber-physical connectivity, organisations must adopt effective exposure management strategies to safeguard critical systems.
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October Patch Tuesday has revealed 118 Vulnerabilities

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Microsoft has addressed 118 vulnerabilities in its October 2024 Patch Tuesday, including five with evidence of exploitation, amid ongoing security concerns.
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Tenable report reveals widespread cloud security risks

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Tenable's 2024 Cloud Risk Report reveals 74% of global organisations have publicly exposed storage assets, heightening their ransomware risk.
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Microsoft, Adobe issue critical patches to fix Zero-day flaws

Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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Microsoft and Adobe have rolled out urgent security updates, tackling critical Zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows and key applications this month.
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September Patch Tuesday has revealed 79 vulnerabilities

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday addresses 79 vulnerabilities, including four critical RCEs and bugs with in-the-wild exploitation. Surprisingly, no browser patches yet.
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Forescout's 2024 H1 Threat Review reveals surge in cyber threats

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Report reveals a 43% surge in vulnerabilities and a 6% rise in ransomware attacks in H1 2024, with VPNs and network infrastructure under significant threat.
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GoWit launches self-service retail media setup in 15 minutes

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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GoWit unveils a self-service solution, enabling retailers to set up retail media advertising in just 15 minutes at no cost, after securing USD $1.3 million.
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It's more than culture: Addressing the root cause of common security frustrations

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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GitLab's annual survey exposes deep-rooted security frustrations, from prioritisation issues to excessive false positives. Here's how to tackle the core problems.
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Fastly report shows 91% of cyberattacks target multiple firms

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Fastly's latest report reveals a staggering 91% of cyberattacks targeted multiple customers this quarter, up from 69% in 2023, indicating a rise in mass scanning techniques.
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FBI's Qakbot takedown reshapes 2024 malware loader landscape

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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The dismantling of Qakbot malware by the FBI has reshaped the malware loader landscape, with SocGholish now leading and security tactics evolving rapidly.
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Microsoft tackles 88 vulnerabilities in latest Patch Tuesday update

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Microsoft patched 88 security flaws in October's Patch Tuesday, including seven critical and ten zero-day vulnerabilities.
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August Patch Tuesday revealed 88 vulnerabilities

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday fixes 88 vulnerabilities, with evidence of in-the-wild exploitation and public disclosure for 10 of them.