November 17, 2023
One of the most active and notorious ransomware gangs, BlackCat (also known as ALPHV) has made headlines again this week. The BlackCat ransomware gang is a formidable threat to enterprises worldwide. They have already compromised hundreds of organizations worldwide, including...
November 14, 2023
Microsoft patches this month include 3 critical and 3 weaponised threats. There are 3 Critical and 54 Important fixes this month. Microsoft Windows and Windows Components, Exchange Server, Microsoft Office and Office Components, ASP.NET, Visual Studio, Azure, Microsoft Dynamics and Hyper-V...
November 7, 2023
There is no step-by-step outline. There are no clear definitions. No certifications or being “approved.” But there is a lot of vague language like “[use] where practical” or “reasonable.” And you still have to be ready for risk assessment where...
November 3, 2023
CVE-2023-34362 was publicly disclosed on May 31, 2023, by Progress Software. However, the vulnerability had been exploited in the wild for several weeks prior to disclosure. The Cl0p ransomware group was one of the first attackers to exploit CVE-2023-34362, and...
October 31, 2023
There are personal gains: Credit card numbers. Social security. Passwords. Account numbers. Money. Assets. Identity. This is all powerful data. Then there’s the element of chaos: Shutting down interconnected services, the pride of making it on the news, destroying trust,...
October 25, 2023
As you take steps to improve your security, you must also gauge the impact of new vulnerabilities. Also consider: as the number of vulnerabilities increases, so do the costs associated with fixing them. It’s a notable concern for organizations on...
October 23, 2023
As an IT leader, navigating the complex landscape of patch management solutions can be a daunting task. With the myriad of options available, making the right choice is crucial to maintaining the security, functionality, and efficiency of your systems. This...
October 18, 2023
Companies still struggle with patch management, due to a variety of factors including IT complexity and the velocity and volume of vulnerabilities and bugs identified in operating systems and applications. Patch management, a critical component of every IT department, involves...
October 16, 2023
Despite the technological advancements in today's digital landscape, patch management still poses significant challenges. This is largely due to the increasing complexity of IT infrastructures, which often comprise a mix of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, as well as a...
October 12, 2023
As a financial services professional, you're no stranger to compliance. You know that when you're dealing with people's finances, there's no room for error. And that's something to be proud of. Internally, being compliant means having real-time data to have...