This week, the FBI announced it is investigating a classified data leak of U.S. intel on Israel’s plans to retaliate against Iran. The top-secret documents were exposed on the Telegram messaging app, and it’s unclear if it was a leak or hack. The investigation will center on the Defense Department’s National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, which manages the country’s network of spy satellites and anyone with access to the classified document.

Source code leaks refer to the process in which the source codes of proprietary applications are made available to unauthorized persons or the public domain for various reasons. This might happen in several scenarios, including when information is leaked through public repositories, hacking attacks, internal threats, or when it is posted in version control systems.

Despite the rapid evolution of security technologies, many SOCs are still weighed down by manual processes and outdated tools. Analysts are burdened with repetitive tasks, inefficient workflows, and disjointed incident response mechanisms. This broken system is leaving SOCs reacting to incidents instead of preventing them. There’s a better way forward.

For eight consecutive years, MSSP Alert has named Trustwave as one of the Top 10 Managed Security Services Providers worldwide. Trustwave placed 10th on MSSP's 2024 Top 250 MSSP list, indicating the company's status as a leading provider of managed security services.

Managing compliance in federal IT is a critical and complex task, especially when it comes to addressing findings from security assessments. One of the key tools to bridge the gap between requirements and the current state is the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). Required by federal security frameworks like the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and NIST 800-53, POA&Ms are used to document security weaknesses, outline mitigation plans, and track their resolution.

Let’s catch up on the more interesting vulnerability disclosures and cyber security news gathered from articles across the web this week. This is what we have been reading about on our coffee break! Woes continue at the Internet Archive.

The growing scale of organizations and the more opportunities to push the boundaries have led to an upsurge in corporate fraud in recent years. Fraud can be a deceptive action taken against a company or one carried out by the company. A company could commit fraud in many ways to improve its industry reputation and defend itself from audits. On the other side, a company may become a victim of financial statement fraud, asset theft, and corruption committed by its staff members.

Code repositories are the primary source of secrets, but GitGuardian data highlights the broader issue of secret sprawl. From code to production, understand how these vulnerabilities expose sensitive data and learn how to enhance your security posture with GitGuardian insights.

Cloud storage in SaaS apps has become an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes, with as much as 60% of corporate data now residing in the cloud. However, the convenience of cloud storage comes with the risk of data leaks, which can have devastating consequences. While cloud storage allows for easy data sharing and collaboration, it also opens up potential vulnerabilities that must be addressed.

To build customer trust, companies doing business in Europe must establish and maintain compliance with cybersecurity frameworks. However, changing regulations and new frameworks make managing compliance even more complex and burdensome for overworked security teams. To stay ahead and compete on a global stage, European companies need the right technology, local expertise, and trusted partnerships. That’s where Vanta comes in. ‍