Patching stories - Page 11

Qualys is integrating zero-touch patching capabilities into its Patch Management solution, reducing overall attack surface and improving cybersecurity.

Applications are the lifeblood of any modern organisation. But left unmanaged, they can throw both security and productivity into jeopardy.

Let's consider what OT is, its relationship with IT, and the common problems people experience in working with it.

Microsoft Defender vulnerability poses significant threat, warns Virsec. With 55 vulnerabilities in total, it is deemed the most concerning by experts.

Kaspersky uncovers zero-day exploit for Windows OS, used in attacks by IronHusky group. Patched by Microsoft on October 12.

Two-thirds of companies still haven't patched their systems. Yet organisations around the world are still being targeted by WannaCry ransomware attacks.

The vulnerabilities currently putting Azure customers at risk are just the latest in a staggering number of crippling threats in internet software.

A patch is currently available for this vulnerability, however many sysadmins are potentially unaware they have the OMI product installed and are at risk. .

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.

Ivanti partners with Avast Business to integrate patch management technology into security platforms for small businesses.

Apple product management specialist, Jamf, has acquired Melbourne-based patch management firm Mondada. The deal is expected to close in Q4.

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.