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Buhtrap group behind targeted zero-day attack - ESET
Microsoft

Buhtrap group behind targeted zero-day attack - ESET

ESET researchers have traced a zero-day exploit in Eastern Europe to the Buhtrap group, known for targeting financial institutions and businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
$500,000 zero-day prize pool for Mobile Pwn2Own contest in Japan
Trend Micro

$500,000 zero-day prize pool for Mobile Pwn2Own contest in Japan

Trend Micro has put more than US$500,000 towards a prize pool that aims to find security vulnerabilities at the upcoming Mobile Pwn2Own contest.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Foxit acknowledges zero-days in its PDF software, but no patches yet
PDF

Foxit acknowledges zero-days in its PDF software, but no patches yet

Two zero-day vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF can allow attackers to execute malicious code on startup. Safe Reading Mode is recommended.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it
Malware

Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it

ESET shows that the Windows operating system is continuing to be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities, but patches are never far behind.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Potential Windows zero-day security exploit worth $90,000 on underground market
Windows

Potential Windows zero-day security exploit worth $90,000 on underground market

A single Windows zero-day vulnerability could be sold amongst the underground cybercrime market, potentially affecting more than 1.5 billion users.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
How to prevent security breaches when patching is not an option
Firewalls

How to prevent security breaches when patching is not an option

Palo Alto Networks is warning businesses that rely too much on software patches, saying they could fall victim to 'zero day' vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
Check Point rolls out email protection solution for Office 365 users
Cloud Services

Check Point rolls out email protection solution for Office 365 users

Check Point expands SandBlast Zero-Day protection, preventing latest malware from reaching Microsoft Office 365 email customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence brings cyber security to NZ
Cybersecurity

BAE Systems Applied Intelligence brings cyber security to NZ

BAE Systems Applied Intelligence is officially bringing its cloud-based cyber security solutions to organisations in New Zealand for the first time.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2015
'Crowd-sourced' security to neutralise zero-day attacks
Firewalls

'Crowd-sourced' security to neutralise zero-day attacks

Security resellers and businesses can participate in the fight against cyber-criminals thanks to next-generation interactive sandbox security.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015
Security: A concern, and an opportunity
Malware

Security: A concern, and an opportunity

Increasingly fast and precise cyberattacks are cause for concern for customers - but they're also an opportunity for the reseller channel.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015

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