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Notes on ThroughTek Kalay Vulnerabilities and Their Impact on the IoT Ecosystem
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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cybersecurity
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iot
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security vulnerabilities
ThroughTek Kalay's platform vulnerabilities affect over 100 million IoT devices, exposing them to potential attacks. Vendors race to patch issues.
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Absolute Security focuses on cyber resilience in company rebrand
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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network security
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
Absolute Security, previously known as Absolute Software, has rebranded to reflect its dedication to providing advanced cyber resilience solutions amid increasing digital threats.
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Western Digital unveils advanced QLC SSD with next-gen performance
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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western digital
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firmware
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data storage
Western Digital raises the data storage bar with the release of its advanced PC SN5000S NVMe SSD, merging next-gen QLC performance with affordability for the explosive digital sector.
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Saul Gates becomes new CFO of cyber resilience giant Absolute Software
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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pwc
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cfo
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microsoft
Cyber resilience leader Absolute Software appoints veteran financial strategist Saul Gates as CFO, bolstering their position as an industry frontrunner in a world increasingly prioritising secure digital infrastructures.
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Sternum & ChargePoint secure Home Flex against IoT vulnerabilities
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
In a bid to combat IoT vulnerabilities, security firm Sternum collaborates with ChargePoint to enhance the protection of ChargePoint Home Flex, following the uncovering of significant security flaws.
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Canonical and Intel partner for secure computing in Ubuntu OS
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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public cloud
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breach prevention
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intel
Intel and Canonical join forces to strengthen data security in the Ubuntu OS, using Intel's Trust Domain Extensions technology.
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TrustInSoft enhances its software analyser with memory mapping feature
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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endpoint protection
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edr
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operating systems
TrustInSoft has upgraded its software analyser with a pioneering memory mapping feature, increasing precision in hardware analysis.
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NetRise launches Trace: Revolutionising XIoT security with AI-powered search
Fri, 10th Nov 2023
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physical security
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iot
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software
NetRise unveils Trace, a revolutionary AI-powered search tool for identifying compromised assets in Extended IoT security.
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Eclypsium pioneers solution to measure risk in digital supply chain security
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain systems
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risk & compliance
Eclypsium launches the industry's first solution to measure IT infrastructure risk in the digital supply chain.
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Absolute Software launches application health feature for robust cyber security
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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personal computing devices
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frost & sullivan
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apple
Absolute Software unveils Absolute Application Health, enhancing cyber resilience by robustly monitoring app health.
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Absolute Software expands application resilience ecosystem
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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application security
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saas
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cybersecurity
This expansion will empower joint customers to strengthen cyber resiliency and fortify over 80 mission-critical security and business tools.
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Absolute’s Persistence tech in Insyde’s Snapdragon platforms
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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partner programmes
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iot
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arm
Insyde extends Absolute’s secure device management and self-healing endpoint capabilities to a broader range of enterprise-ready devices.
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Absolute Software extends persistence technology to Trellix
Tue, 20th Sep 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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partner programmes
Customers can benefit from Absolute’s firmware-embedded connection, ensuring that Trellix's endpoint protection solution remains effective and healthy.
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Firmware attacks significant threat in age of hybrid work
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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hp
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wfh
Changing workforce dynamics are creating new challenges for IT teams around firmware security, according to new research.
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How to prevent ransomware devastation
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
The devastating effects of ransomware have grown over the past two decades from opportunistic to carefully orchestrated attacks.
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Getac launches new app expanding Android ecosystem
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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smartphones
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supply chain systems
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personal computing devices
Getac launches OEMConfig app for its new range of rugged tablets, expanding its dedication to the Android system.
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A lesson on UEFI 101 and why you need it scanned for security
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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software development
UEFI scanning has quickly shifted from a theoretical necessity to an essential cybersecurity feature, safeguarding systems from persistent rootkit attacks.
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Apple's EFI firmware updates leave systems vulnerable
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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personal computing devices
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security vulnerabilities
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duo
Duo Security's study finds troubling gaps in Apple's EFI firmware updates, leaving many Macs exposed to potential sophisticated cyber threats.
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iOS gets another round of critical security updates to block major security holes
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Apple’s iOS 10.3.3 has undergone an urgent update after massive security holes were discovered in many of the system’s functions.
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Global cyber security highs and lows of 2016
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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symantec
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adware
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firmware
Before the close of 2016, Symantec discovered a number of new cyber security trends, helping banish a number of old and new threats.