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Armis offers free access to real-time cyber threat database

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Armis launches free Vulnerability Intelligence Database to help security teams anticipate and tackle cyber threats with real-time, AI-driven insights.
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Funding crisis sparks fears for future of global CVE system

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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US government funding for the crucial CVE cybersecurity programme is set to lapse, raising fears over global vulnerability tracking and defence efforts.
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CVE system secures 11-month extension worth USD $44 million

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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CISA extends its contract with MITRE for another 11 months at USD $44 million, securing the critical CVE vulnerability programme amid funding concerns.
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Future of CVE repository in doubt as MITRE contract ends

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Concerns rise as MITRE's contract to manage the CVE vulnerability database nears expiry, risking disruption to global cybersecurity infrastructure.
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US funding lapse casts uncertainty over global CVE system

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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US government funding for MITRE's CVE programme has expired, risking disruption to global cybersecurity efforts and vulnerability tracking systems.
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How to protect legacy medical devices from modern cyber threats

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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Healthcare providers in Australia and New Zealand face growing cyber threats, with legacy medical devices proving vulnerable due to outdated security measures.
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Microsoft April Patch Tuesday highlights zero-day risks

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday sparked scrutiny with a 40-minute delay in updates and notable vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in the CLFS Driver.
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Zscaler report urges shift from VPNs to Zero Trust

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Zscaler's 2025 ThreatLabz VPN Risk Report reveals soaring VPN usage in Australia but warns of heightened security risks, urging a shift to Zero Trust architectures.
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N-able launches new feature to boost vulnerability management

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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N-able has launched a new Vulnerability Management feature for its UEM products, enhancing risk mitigation for organisations amid rising cyber threats.
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April Patch Tuesday: Microsoft announces 121 vulnerabilities

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Microsoft has unveiled 121 vulnerabilities in its April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, marking a significant increase from last month's total.
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RunZero expands platform for enhanced exposure management

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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runZero has unveiled an expanded platform to enhance exposure management, promising to aid organisations in effectively managing risk across their attack surfaces.
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Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.
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GitHub Action compromise affects over 23,000 repositories

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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A malicious commit in the tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action, used in over 23,000 repositories, threatens software security across numerous CI pipelines.
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Building a culture of cyber hygiene

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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As cyber attacks surge, the World Economic Forum warns of a widening skills gap, urging organisations to foster a culture of cyber hygiene for better security.
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JFrog & Hugging Face join forces to secure AI models

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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JFrog has partnered with Hugging Face to enhance security for machine learning models, boosting safety measures on the Hugging Face Hub against potential threats.
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Microsoft patches 56 vulnerabilities, 7 zero days fixed

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its latest update, including seven zero-day flaws, six of which have been actively exploited.
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February 2025 reports record spike in ransomware attacks

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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A recent Bitdefender report reveals February 2025 as the worst month for ransomware, with victims rising 126% to 962, including a notable impact on Australia.
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Mandiant uncovers UNC3886 cyber-attack on Juniper routers

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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Mandiant has uncovered a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign by the China-linked group UNC3886, targeting outdated Juniper Networks routers with advanced malware.
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March Patch Tuesday reveals 57 vulnerabilities

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Microsoft has revealed it will fix 57 vulnerabilities in its March 2025 Patch Tuesday update, including six previously exploited in the wild.
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Exclusive: Cyber threats escalate as Australian organisations face sophisticated attacks

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Australian organisations face escalating cyber threats as ransomware groups adopt advanced tactics previously seen only in state-sponsored attacks.