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Mobile malware a rising threat to businesses
Data Protection

Mobile malware a rising threat to businesses

Poor patching and employee privacy concerns are helping mobile malware account for 20 percent of external cyber attacks, a Forrester survey found.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 24th Feb 2019
Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information
Malware

Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information

Simple checks can stop account takeovers and phishing, from stronger passwords and two-factor authentication to encrypted connections and attachments.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019

Global Stories

Patching stories

Ivanti and Avast Business extend partnership, launch joint solution for SMBs
Partner Programmes

Ivanti and Avast Business extend partnership, launch joint solution for SMBs

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

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
Jamf buys Melbourne-based patch management firm Mondada
Mobile Device Management

Jamf buys Melbourne-based patch management firm Mondada

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
COVID-19 related email threats pose huge risk in 2020
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

COVID-19 related email threats pose huge risk in 2020

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Patching: Reducing the gap between exposure and remediation
IT Automation

Patching: Reducing the gap between exposure and remediation

Patch management proves crucial, yet high-profile breaches like WannaCry persist. Effective patch systems can cut costs and avert crises, saving firms billions.

By Andrew Souter • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2019
Breaches on the rise despite increased security spend, survey finds
Cybersecurity

Breaches on the rise despite increased security spend, survey finds

Despite a 24% rise in cybersecurity spending in 2019, breaches surged by 17%, reveals a ServiceNow study, highlighting patching delays and coordination issues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
Zero-day Internet Explorer vulnerability exploited in the wild
Microsoft

Zero-day Internet Explorer vulnerability exploited in the wild

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019
SolarWinds announces updates to web performance monitoring products
DevOps

SolarWinds announces updates to web performance monitoring products

With the improved functionalities, technology professionals managing every type of environment can monitor website availability and performance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
Cryptojacking and failure to patch still major threats - Ixia
Cybersecurity

Cryptojacking and failure to patch still major threats - Ixia

Compromised enterprise networks from unpatched vulnerabilities and bad security hygiene continued to be fertile ground for hackers in 2018.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2019
IBM X-Force Red & Qualys introduce automated patching
IBM

IBM X-Force Red & Qualys introduce automated patching

IBM X-Force Red and Qualys are declaring a war on unpatched systems, and they believe automation is the answer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
Three key steps to improving security patching
Endpoint Protection

Three key steps to improving security patching

To enhance security patching, enterprises must focus on visibility, prioritisation, and automated remediation to mitigate risks and prevent costly breaches.

By Hugh Darvall • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
Automated Microsoft updates not enough to protect businesses - report
Microsoft

Automated Microsoft updates not enough to protect businesses - report

Security professionals need to pay attention to desktop applications because most vulnerabilities found in these types of apps can be dangerous.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
Breaking down the ASD's “top four” strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents
Privileged Access Management

Breaking down the ASD's “top four” strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents

We take a deep dive into the absolute essential aspects of a robust security strategy, as outlined by the Australian government.

By Patrick Martlew • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018
Back to basics: 4 common sense steps to avoid a software attack
Cybersecurity

Back to basics: 4 common sense steps to avoid a software attack

Flexera's SVP for EMEA shares inside information into why businesses are more at risk than ever and what they can do to better protect themselves.

By Vincent Smyth • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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Time to give your security setup an end-of-year clean?
Firewalls

Time to give your security setup an end-of-year clean?

ExtraHop reminds businesses that 'tis the season embark on the annual end of year clean: garages, closets and cybersecurity settings.

By Glen Maloney • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2019
Ransomware: Top-of-mind for Aussies, but we just don't know what to do about it
Malware

Ransomware: Top-of-mind for Aussies, but we just don't know what to do about it

Ransomware continues to be a major concern for Australian consumers this year - and many are unsure if they have even been affected by it.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018