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

Mon, 15th May 2017
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Does it make you WannaCry? Experts from around the world comment on the ransomware's deadly attacks over the weekend, & if there's a way to stop it.
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Flexera says software supply chain is broken as patch rates drop

Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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While there has been a flurry of activity in releasing security patches, many of those patches are not being applied.
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The stats are in: Japanese PC users at risk of attack through old and unpatched software

Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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The average private user has 63 programs on their PC from 21 different vendors. 7% of those are at the end of their life, meaning they're not patched.
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IoT drives the need for smart patching to avoid downtime

Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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The art of patching is becoming increasingly critical with the rise of the IoT - is it possible to avoid downtime?.
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Software vulnerability management: How 'intelligence' helps reduce the attack surface

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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While CSOs probably don't need to be reminded of the extensive damage that can be inflicted through vulnerabilities, the numbers speak for themselves.
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Flexera Software joins the ranks in ESET's Technology Alliance partner programme

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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Flexera Software is now part of ESET's Technology Alliance, a partner programme designed to bring partners and customers together for IT security.
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Cybersecurity & software vulnerability management: The ounce of prevention that's worth a pound of cure

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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A recent cyberattack on the BBC, the New York Times & MSN saw tens of thousands of computers potentially exposed to hacker threats through online ads.
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Football mania brings security risks to workplace bring-your-own-device policies

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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As football mania is sweeping the world, employees could be a security risk through your 'bring-your-own-device' policies, warns Flexera Software.
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Collaboration to enable on-demand, usage-based licensing in the cloud

Thu, 12th May 2016
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​Flexera Software recently announced they are collaborating with Microsoft Azure to enable Thinkbox Software to add more services.
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Vulnerable system the root cause of security issues, experts say

Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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The breadth of the problem illustrates the challenge faced by IT teams trying to protect their environment against security breaches.