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October 2024 Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Addressing 115 Vulnerabilities Including 2 Weaponised Threats Welcome to the October 2024 Microsoft Patch Tuesday Update This month, Microsoft has delivered a substantial update, addressing 115 vulnerabilities.  Notably, several of these vulnerabilities have been weaponized...

In the U.S., October is officially National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a month "for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity." To kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we wanted to share some...

The cybersecurity landscape constantly changes, with new threats emerging frequently. These challenges test even the most vigilant IT and security professionals. A recent threat highlighted during Black Hat 2024 is a "Downdate attack," a sophisticated exploit targeting Windows systems. Security...

September 2024 Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Addressing 74 Vulnerabilities Including 4 Weaponised Threats This month, Microsoft has delivered a substantial update, addressing 74 vulnerabilities.  Notably, several of these vulnerabilities have been weaponized, with some carrying a critical CVSS score of 9.8....

The modern IT professional faces a relentless challenge: managing an ever-growing and increasingly complex landscape of endpoints. From laptops and smartphones to IoT devices and cloud-based applications, the sheer volume and diversity of endpoints can be overwhelming. Traditional, manual approaches...

Black Hat 2024, held annually, is renowned for being one of the premier cybersecurity conferences globally. It brings together top minds in the industry, offering a platform for researchers, practitioners, and vendors to share their latest findings and technological advancements....

The modern business environment is a complex network of interconnected systems, with hundreds of endpoints each serving as a potential entry point for malicious hackers. The responsibility of managing and hardening these endpoints has traditionally fallen on the shoulders of...

August 2024 Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Addressing 87 Vulnerabilities Including 6 Weaponised Threats  For August 2024, Microsoft's Patch Tuesday is substantial, addressing 87 vulnerabilities.  Notably, several of these vulnerabilities have been weaponized, with some carrying a critical CVSS score of 9.8....

When mainstream news begins to cover cyber-attacks with regularity, you know the "threat" is now a reality. While methods used by malicious actors have grown more sophisticated, especially with social engineering and AI helping to draft better phishing emails, 2024...

A recent Omdia survey of over 400 security decision-makers found that 71% of organizations are increasing their investment in proactive security solutions, signaling a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape. This surge in investment underscores the growing recognition that traditional,...