Happy Earth Day from Opti9! As we celebrate mother nature and all she gives us, it’s crucial to reflect on how business operations impact the environment, specifically in terms of our IT infrastructure. The shift towards cloud computing stands out as a game-changer for eco-friendliness, making it one of the most sustainable things an organization can implement.

From Uber in 2016 to Okta in 2023 to Sisense in 2024, it’s evident that there’s a pattern behind the tech industry’s most devastating breaches: Data sprawl. Let’s dive into how data sprawl played a part in last week’s Sisense breach, as well as how security teams can be proactive in defending against similar attacks.

All of your accounts, including your HubSpot account, are at risk of being hacked if they’re not properly secured. A password manager can help protect your HubSpot account by aiding you in creating strong passwords and passphrases, generating and storing 2FA codes, helping you identify fake websites and sending you dark web alerts.

As businesses transition to hybrid and multi-cloud setups, vulnerabilities arising from misconfigurations and security gaps are escalating, attracting attention from bad actors. In response, the US National Security Agency (NSA) issued a set of ten recommended mitigation strategies, published earlier this year (with support from the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on six of the strategies).

The experience of seeing a doctor has transformed dramatically, thanks in part to the emergence of telemedicine. This digital evolution promises convenience and accessibility but brings with it a host of cybersecurity risks that were unimaginable up until a few years ago. The unique cybersecurity challenges facing telemedicine today underscore the importance of adopting stringent security measures to protect the sanctity of this vital service.

As digital infrastructure becomes increasingly integrated into every day operations across various industries, ensuring the security of sensitive information becomes crucial for safeguarding both individuals and organizations from cyber threats. In the vast landscape of cybersecurity risks, two terms stand out: information disclosure and data exposure. Understanding these concepts is vital, as they can significantly impact trust and lead to potential repercussions.

In April of 2024, the FBI released a warning that threat actors are sending SMS phishing, also known as smishing, messages to individuals pretending to be toll road operators messaging about unpaid toll fees. This kind of attack is a common one, and targets more than just individuals –— think the MGM resorts breach of 2023 that started with a phishing call to an IT professional and ended up costing the casino millions.