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Security vulnerabilities stories - Page 17

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Security flaw left Android phones open to SMS phishing attacks found
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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phishing
A security flaw in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android phones leaves users open to SMS phishing attacks, Check Point Research reports.
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How the iPhone malware discovery affects Apple users – Malwarebytes
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
The malware implant has been patched, but iPhone users should ensure they’re running on the latest version of iOS (12.1.4) to leverage the security patches.
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Puppet launches vulnerability remediation product
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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it automation
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
With vulnerabilities and security breaches on the rise, the latest Puppet product helps IT teams find, prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities.
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Popular enterprise printers riddled with security risks
Thu, 15th Aug 2019
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hp
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printing
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brother
Researchers from NCC Group analysed different aspects of six mid-range enterprise printers manufactured by HP, Ricoh, Xerox, Lexmark, Kyocera, and Brother.
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Check Point: Attackers executing commands remotely with latest malware
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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malware
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iot security
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cybersecurity
Threat actors are quick to try and exploit new vulnerabilities when they emerge, before organisations have had the chance to patch them.
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F5 Networks' BIG-IP load balancer product vulnerable to attack
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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f5 networks
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f-secure
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security vulnerabilities
Security vulnerabilities in F5 Networks' popular BIG-IP load balancer could enable attackers to exploit iRules and gain unauthorised access, warns F-Secure.
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Cohesity launches new vulnerability scan using backup data
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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cohesity
The application works by scanning backup copies on to identify any vulnerabilities across an organisation’s IT environment.
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Vulnerabilities in cloud containers soar, report finds
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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cloud services
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security vulnerabilities
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containers
Cloud container vulnerabilities are on the rise, increasing by 46% compared to last year, according to Skybox Security's latest report.
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Huawei working to patch critical security vulnerabilities
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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security vulnerabilities
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huawei
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swascan
Huawei collaborates with Swascan to patch critical security flaws, underscoring that even tech giants like Adobe, Microsoft, and Lenovo are vulnerable.
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UPDATED: Orvibo & Arlo smart home products patched to prevent attacks
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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vpns
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surveillance
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smart home
The security of smart home devices is once again under the spotlight this week, as two different device manufacturers come under fire for major vulnerabilities.
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Major vulnerability found Electronic Arts gaming client
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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security vulnerabilities
Once exploited, the vulnerabilities would have led to player account takeover and identity theft, Check Point and CyberInt found.
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Slack users urged to update to prevent security vulnerability
Mon, 20th May 2019
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security vulnerabilities
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slack
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tenable network security
Businesses that use popular messaging platform Slack are being urged to update their Slack for Windows to version 3.4.0 immediately.
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ZombieLoad: Another batch of flaws affect Intel chips
Thu, 16th May 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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quantum computing
Intel-powered computers are facing a new vulnerability called 'ZombieLoad' WHERE id = which allows attackers to leak information from protected memory.
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Forget endpoints—it’s time to secure people instead
Thu, 16th May 2019
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malware
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wireless networks
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zero trust security
Security paradigms need a shift; as mobile work ensues, companies must pivot from endpoint protection to securing the actual users.
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PrinterLogic software vulnerable to remote attacks
Thu, 9th May 2019
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printing
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security vulnerabilities
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printerlogic
Businesses using PrinterLogic Print Management Software are urged to deploy 'always on' VPNs amid new vulnerabilities that risk remote attacks on workstations.
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Security alert: More than 2 million IoT devices are now junk
Wed, 1st May 2019
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smart home
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f-secure
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security vulnerabilities
Over two million IoT devices, including security cameras and baby monitors, have critical security flaws, warns researcher Paul Marrapese.
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Too many 'critical' vulnerabilities to patch? Tenable opts for a different approach
Thu, 18th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Faced with an overload of 'critical' vulnerabilities, Tenable turns to predictive solutions, launching a tool that targets the top 3% of likely exploits.
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Aura Infosec discovers major Mozilla Firefox vulnerability
Wed, 10th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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chrome
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firefox
Alex Nikolova made the discovery while conducting a research project on the same-origin policy of various web browsers.
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Sonatype and HackerOne partner on open source vulnerability reporting
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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partner programmes
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open source
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security vulnerabilities
Without a standard for responsible disclosure, even those who want to disclose vulnerabilities responsibly can get frustrated with the process.
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Check Point names February’s most disruptive malware
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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security vulnerabilities
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coinhive
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cryptomining
Coinhive tops Check Point’s Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.