Hoping to better protect themselves against escalating security threats such as the W32.Blaster worm, user companies are taking a fresh look at automated patch management technologies. These products, ...

There are more vulnerabilities around than ever. The Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report highlighted an almost 200% growth in the exploitation of vulnerabilities in 2023. In the first seven ...

Following basic security practices for patch management strategies is only partially solved by better tools and culture shifts, say IT experts. Enterprise security patching remains a challenge despite ...

Hackers have a list of easy ways into your IT system, and vulnerability scanners spot those loopholes so you can shut them down. We explore the best vulnerability managers. Vulnerability management ...

Corporate customers who anticipate the springtime release of upgrades to Microsoft’s no-cost patch management software have some disappointment ahead: They will not only have to wait till later in the ...

Everyday tools like PDF readers, email clients, and archive utilities quietly define the real attack surface. Action1 explains how third-party software drift increases exploit risk and why consistent ...

Patch management vendors BigFix and LanDesk are upgrading their software to meet corporate demand for more-comprehensive tools that go beyond the discovery and installation of new patches. This week ...

In cybersecurity, two of the most commonly referenced but often misunderstood practices are vulnerability management and ...

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Apple's recent release of macOS Ventura 13.4 contained a laundry list of security fixes, including two WebKit vulnerabilities that could lead to leaks of sensitive information and remote code ...

Microsoft does not appear to be updating Windows Software Update Services, but newer patch management options might be a better choice. You have several options to manage patching on Microsoft ...

Keep every endpoint updated and secure. Patch management has long been one of the most basic yet burdensome responsibilities for IT teams. The job is simple in theory: keep every endpoint updated and ...