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Vigilance Security

Flexera issues new warnings about future ransomware attacks

As the fallout from the #WannaCry ransomware attack continues to reverberate around the world, a new report by software vulnerability and patch management expert, Flexera, has an ominous warning for companies and individuals: the threat is growing – and people are getting lazier about protecting themselves.
Dark Reading

Survey: Unpatched Windows OS on the Rise

Despite the rise in vulnerabilities, the percentage of unpatched Windows operating systems grew in the first quarter compared to the previous year.
Digital Insurance

Many firms, individuals slow to patch security vulnerabilities

As the fallout from the WannaCry ransomware attack continues to be felt around the world today, a new study has an ominous warning for companies and individuals: the threat is growing and people are getting lazier about protecting themselves.
Cambridge Network

Flexera issues new warning about future ransomware attacks

As the fallout from the #WannaCry ransomware attack continues to reverberate around the world, a new report by software vulnerability and patch management expert, Flexera, has an ominous warning for companies and individuals: the threat is growing – and people are getting lazier about protecting themselves.
Digitalisation World

Vulnerabilities are increasing

New Secunia Research@Flexera Country Report reveals the number of OS vulnerabilities is increasing, while users are losing ground patching them.
Information Management

Many firms, individuals slow to patch security vulnerabilities

As the fallout from the WannaCry ransomware attack continues to be felt around the world today, a new study has an ominous warning for companies and individuals: the threat is growing and people are getting lazier about protecting themselves.
ITAM Channel

WannaCrypt is Making Businesses Wanna Cry: expert insight from Flexera Software

WannaCrypt, which infected companies and organizations across the planet this weekend, spread by exploiting an unpatched, critical SMBv1 vulnerability in Microsoft Windows
The Australian

Ransomware the new normal for internet

The WannaCry ransomware is likely to cause more damage before it subsides and the global impact of the attack could be the “new normal” in the cybersecurity game.
Australian Financial Review

Small business most vulnerable to cyber attack: government

The global ransomware attack has exposed fears Australian small businesses is most vulnerable to online scams and hacking, with the Turnbull government and key lobby groups urging owners to beef up their cyber security.
Australian Security

WannaCrypt is Making Businesses Wanna Cry: expert insight from Flexera Software

WannaCrypt, which infected companies and organisations across the planet this weekend, spread by exploiting an unpatched, critical SMBv1 vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
Beta News

OS vulnerabilities up -- Patches down

f the WannaCrypt ransomware attack of the last few days has taught us anything it should be the importance of patching systems to guard against attack.
Bit (Business IT)

Ransomware defence guide

Six steps to protecting your PC or network against WannaCry and other ransomware.
Biz Edge NZ

In-depth: Security experts explain the WannaCry ransomware's world domination

The world’s cybersecurity experts have been quick to comment on the Wannacry ransomware attack that hit the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), Telefonica, FedEx, KPMG and organisations in other countries over the weekend.
Built in Chicago

Key Data Insights On This Year's 2017 Moxie Award Nominees

It’s that time of year again--time for the Moxie Awards, presented by Built in Chicago. Each year the Moxie Awards recognize and celebrate Chicago’s diverse tech ecosystem.
CSO

Worst yet to come as WannaCry ransomware teaches hard lessons on the dangers of skimping on patching

Savings from keeping old and unpatched OSes are no savings at all
eSecurity Planet

WannaCry Ransomware Lives on Despite Kill Switch, Microsoft Patches

New versions of the malware are already spreading as the cat-and-mouse game continues.
Info Security

Volume of Unpatched UK Systems Grows in Q1

Unpatched systems and newly discovered OS vulnerabilities both increased in Q1 2017 in the UK, according to timely new stats from Flexera Software.
SD Times

What is the WannaCry ransomware, and why should organizations be concerned?

There’s a new ransomware attack that has affected several organizations globally, and although it’s slow-moving, security experts are urging companies to keep their antivirus programs up-to-date, as well as their software.
Technology Decisions

Australia spared the worst of WannaCry

Australia has so far been spared the worst of what is being called the worst ransomware outbreak to date, but the threat from the attack is far from over.
Vigilance

Developers Go from Zero to Hero with FlexNet Code Aware

Flexera has announced it’s reimagining software supply chain safety. Flexera’s the first-in-industry to embed open source security into the heart of the software development build process with automatic analysis detection.