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Qualys warns attackers exploit flaws before disclosure

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Qualys says attackers are exploiting flaws before disclosure as remediation backlogs swell, with edge devices facing the highest risk.
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Qualys warns exploitation is outpacing manual patching

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Qualys study says attackers are exploiting flaws before patches exist, as manual remediation lags and edge systems emerge as the highest risk.
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Qualys launches Agent Val to prove exploitable risks

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Qualys debuts Agent Val to validate real exploit paths in live systems, promising sharply reduced noise and faster remediation for teams.
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Qualys launches Agent Val for live exploit validation

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Qualys rolls out Agent Val to live‑test exploit paths in production, promising sharper risk prioritisation and major remediation noise cuts.
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Ekco launches managed risk centre with Qualys tech

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Ekco unveils managed risk centre using Qualys technology to give UK and Irish firms continuous, business-focused visibility of cyber threats.
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Ubuntu snap flaw lets local users hijack root access

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A flaw in default Ubuntu snap setups lets local users hijack root access after a 10-30 day timing window tied to temporary file cleanup.
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Tenable appoints Dino DiMarino to drive AI security growth

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Tenable appoints veteran cybersecurity sales leader Dino DiMarino as chief revenue officer to drive global growth in exposure and AI risk.
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Qualys adds AI tool to forecast software patch risks

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Qualys has launched an AI-driven Patch Reliability Score, helping IT and security teams gauge software update risk before mass rollout.
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CrackArmour flaws in AppArmour risk Linux root access

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CrackArmour flaws in AppArmour could let local Linux users gain root, bypass namespaces and weaken container isolation at scale.
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Vicarius unveils vIntelligence for continuous validation

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Vicarius launches vIntelligence to continuously validate real-world exploitability and close the loop between detection, remediation and proof.
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Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services

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Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.