Qualys stories - Page 2
SharePoint flaw sparks urgent patch call amid new RCE threat
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Organisations urged to urgently patch Microsoft SharePoint after a critical flaw raises risk of remote code execution when combined with other vulnerabilities.
TRU wins top honours for OpenSSH vulnerability research at Pwnie Awards
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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qualys
Qualys' Threat Research Unit won two Pwnie Awards for uncovering critical OpenSSH vulnerabilities, including the first pre-authentication RCE flaw in nearly 20 years.
Qualys launches Agentic AI agents to streamline cyber risk ops
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Qualys launches Agentic AI agents to automate cyber risk ops, offering real-time insights and autonomous remediation to cut costs and reduce threats.
Business context still missing in most cyber risk programmes
Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Most organisations still treat cyber risk as a technical issue, lacking alignment with business priorities despite growing cybersecurity pressures, finds new research.
Exclusive: Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why ANZ firms are turning to risk platforms
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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cloud security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Qualys' ANZ MD Sam Salehi says firms in Australia and New Zealand are adopting risk platforms amid a cybersecurity skills crisis and evolving threats.
Qualys expands mROC Partner Alliance to boost global cyber risk
Wed, 7th May 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Qualys expands its managed Risk Operations Centre Partner Alliance globally, enhancing cyber risk management across several regions.
Diligent teams with Cloudflare, Qualys to deliver cyber risk tool
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Diligent teams up with Cloudflare and Qualys to launch Cyber Risk Report, offering real-time threat insights for boards and executives on one platform.
Qualys expands TotalAI to boost AI security from development onwards
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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ai security
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llms
Qualys enhances its TotalAI platform to bolster AI security, tackling vulnerabilities from development to deployment amid rising adoption in businesses.
Qualys launches Policy Audit to slash compliance audit costs
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Qualys unveils Policy Audit to boost compliance efficiency, cut costs, and reduce risks amid rising regulatory demands and system complexities.
Human error tops cloud security threats in Qualys report
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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hyperscale
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mfa
A recent report by Qualys reveals human error as a major security threat in cloud and SaaS sectors, with 28% of organisations facing data breaches last year.
Qualys launches mROC Partner Alliance for cyber risk
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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threat detection
Qualys has launched the Managed Risk Operations Center Partner Alliance, enabling partners to offer integrated services for managing cyber risks effectively.
Qualys unveils AI-powered app risk management solution
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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cloud security
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application security
Qualys has launched TotalAppSec, an AI-driven solution designed to enhance application risk management, helping firms tackle cyber threats across web apps and APIs.
Expert insights on safeguarding data in a digital world
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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uc
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
As Data Privacy Day approaches, industry leaders stress the importance of robust measures to enhance data security amidst growing digital vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity trends 2025: AI, consolidation, nation-states
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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application security
Key executives at Qualys forecast a surge in cybersecurity consolidation, AI's pivotal role, and mounting threats from nation-state attacks by 2025.
Exclusive: Qualys MD discusses cybersecurity in ANZ region
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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phishing
In an exclusive interview, Qualys' MD for Australia and New Zealand, Sam Salehi, discusses evolving cybersecurity challenges and the importance of basic practices.
Critical needrestart vulnerabilities found in Ubuntu Servers
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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ubuntu
The Qualys Threat Research Unit has identified five critical vulnerabilities in needrestart used by Ubuntu Servers, risking unauthorized root access for users.
Navigating the evolving landscape of cyber risk management
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
As digital transformation reshapes businesses, enhancing cyber risk management has become essential for protecting critical infrastructure and national interests.
Qualys Cloud Platform achieves IRAP PROTECTED status
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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acsc
Qualys' Cloud Platform has been evaluated as 'PROTECTED' by IRAP, affirming its security for sensitive data in Australia's government and critical sectors.
Qualys VMDR recognised as leader in 2024 GigaOm report
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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government
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threat intelligence
Qualys' Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response has been named both an 'Outperformer' and 'Leader' in the 2024 GigaOm Radar Report for Continuous Vulnerability Management.
Cequence Security appoints Randolph Barr as new CISO
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Cequence Security has appointed Randolph Barr as Chief Information Security Officer to bolster its API security strategy and enhance customer confidence.