Like the cost of groceries and everything else, CVSS scores seem to have experienced some inflation recently. CVSS 4.0 promises to be a better calculator of risk than previous iterations of the system, but that’s only true if you use it in its full capacity to calculate your specific risk within your specific environment. Most of us aren’t using it that way.

This blog was originally published on MSSP Alert on November 20, 2024. Imagine being able to offer your customers instant value for selecting your MSSP over others. This sounds like a tricky proposition, given that organizations seeking managed security solutions can be extremely diverse. What could a medical institution need that would also benefit an energy company? Where do the needs of a tech startup and a dairy farm intersect?

Enterprise networks frequently experience changes in endpoint devices, software, and files, which can introduce risk to the organization. To mitigate this, companies can implement foundational security controls like file integrity monitoring (FIM), which tracks changes to essential files and helps restore them if unauthorized. Additionally, organizations may use these controls to monitor for vulnerabilities introduced by new devices. However, FIM alone is not enough.

Organizations of all types must consider and prioritize cybersecurity in order to protect against a wide range of attacks and prevent potentially catastrophic consequences. With the evolution of the threat landscape and most businesses relying more and more on technological pillars for everyday operations, cyberattacks can have impacts that extend far beyond monetary losses. However, the financial cost alone is staggering, highlighting the pressing need for improved cybersecurity across the board.

On Wednesday, January 8th, Ivanti disclosed two severe vulnerabilities affecting Ivanti Connect Secure VPN devices. Ivanti Connect Secure is an external-facing SSL VPN used to secure remote access to corporate networks. Ivanti Policy Secure is an internal network-access control solution designed for regulating access within an enterprise’s network. The critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.0) CVE-2025-0282 allows unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) through a stack-based buffer overflow.

Endpoint management is an important part of network protection in today's digital world because everything is connected. As more devices, like computers, smartphones, and Internet of Things (IoT) gadgets, appear on the market, it becomes harder for businesses to keep their networks safe. A study from 2023 on cybersecurity says that over 70% of data breaches are caused by endpoints that have been hacked.

By bringing people in the same area together, online markets like Facebook Marketplace have changed the way people buy and sell things. But this ease of use comes with possible risks, which makes many people wonder: is Facebook Marketplace safe? Every day, millions of people use the site successfully, but there are also a lot of frauds, scams, and safety concerns. Statista says that over 1 billion people use Facebook Marketplace every month, which makes it a great target for hackers.

In 2024, cyberattacks aimed at MFA flaws increased by an astounding 40%. This concerning pattern indicates a sharp rise in the complexity of cyberthreats that businesses now have to deal with. Cybercriminals are now adopting psychological strategies in addition to technical ones, such as MFA fatigue attacks, which alter human behavior to obtain unauthorized access to vital systems. This is a wake-up call, not just a number.