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Orchestrating patch management: faster, safer, simpler

Few security practices carry as much weight as patch management. Consider the cautionary tale of Travelex. In early 2020, the British currency exchange was hit by a ransomware attack that spread quickly across its network, locking staff out of their systems. Reports suggest the company paid millions to restore access and prevent sensitive data from being sold; an outcome that underscores how a single gap in patching can cascade into a business-wide crisis.

New SMB Vulnerability opens door to privilege escalation

On September 9, 2025, Microsoft released details of CVE-2025-55234, a critical vulnerability in the Windows Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. With a CVSS v3 score of 8.8, it’s classified as High severity and poses a serious elevation-of-privilege (EoP) risk. An attacker exploiting this flaw could launch a relay attack, allowing them to gain the privileges of a legitimate user without elevated permissions or insider access.

npm Supply Chain Attack: What Happened and How to Protect Your Software

On September 8, 2025, a large-scale npm supply chain attack quickly compromised 18 popular packages (with the 18 packages representing more than 2.6 billion weekly downloads within the bioinformatics ecosystem). Attackers hijacked a maintainer’s account by impersonating npm support in a phishing campaign to upload backdoored versions of popular packages like chalk, debug, ansi-styles, and supports-color.

Nucleus Momentum Validated Across Three Industry Analyst Reports

It’s one thing for us to say Nucleus is changing how enterprises address vulnerability and exposure management. It’s another when three different analyst firms all say it, and at the same time. In recent weeks, Forrester, IDC, and GigaOm each published their latest market evaluations, recognizing Nucleus in all three. That’s rare validation in a market where many vendors don’t even make the cut for inclusion.

How to Adopt Agentic AI Without Adding Risk: Guarding Against Errors at Scale

Agentic AI—the emerging class of autonomous systems that can plan, decide, and act with limited human oversight—has become one of the most talked-about technologies of 2025. The promise is enormous: faster operations, automated decision-making, and the ability to handle complexity at scale.

How to Backup an SQL Database

Database failures strike without warning. Hardware crashes, human errors, and ransomware attacks can shut down your entire operation in minutes. When disaster hits, your SQL database backup strategy determines whether you face a quick recovery or weeks of downtime. This article shows you exactly how to backup SQL databases using proven methods that work. You’ll master T-SQL commands, SSMS operations, and PowerShell automation scripts.

Introducing Jit × CrowdStrike: Better Runtime Context, Faster Fixes

Security experts dedicated to shaping insightful editorial content, guiding developers and organizations toward secure cloud app development. Dive into a wealth of knowledge and experience in fortifying software integrity. Today, we’re excited to announce a powerful new integration: Jit now connects with CrowdStrike’s Falcon Cloud Security to deliver runtime‑verified vulnerability insights directly into developer workflows.

Modular Pool Systems: Expandable Designs for Future Needs

Building a pool has traditionally been seen as a one-time project - once it's in the ground, it stays that way. But lifestyles change, families grow, and property needs evolve. This is where modular pool systems step in. By using pre-engineered, interchangeable components, these pools offer a flexible approach that lets homeowners adapt and expand their pool over time without starting from scratch. Whether you want to add a spa, extend your swim lane, or include new water features years down the road, modular designs make it possible with minimal disruption.

Building a Crypto Dashboard: Integrating ETH to USD Real-Time API Data

If you trade or invest in cryptocurrency, you know how important it is to keep track of Ethereum's value in real time. Instead of constantly refreshing exchange websites, you can build your own crypto dashboard. With a simple ETH to USD API, you'll have live updates at your fingertips.