Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

In today’s highly dynamic application ecosystem, the number and scope of security issues that developers need to address have increased dramatically, making it imperative for modern development teams to have an automated system to handle security events across every application component.

MOVEit, a massive global fire-sharing service provider, recently suffered a data breach that could impact 100's of corporations in the United States, Europe, and many other areas of the world. The file-transfer service provider is supposed to offer a secure transfer solution, and it appears that it may not be as secure as so many hoped. This breach is the result of a ransomware attack, and that attack could result in substantial losses for so many involved.

These, as well as other notable trends from the previous quarter, are discussed in the report, Q1 2023 Threat Landscape Report: Ransomware Groups Splinter, Swarm Professional Services.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) plays a vital role in organizational security by enabling control and monitoring of privileged accounts and resources. These accounts possess elevated access privileges, making them attractive targets for attackers seeking unauthorized entry into sensitive systems and data. By implementing PAM, organizations can mitigate the risk of security breaches and data loss by enforcing strict access limitations on privileged accounts.

LinkedIn, a prominent social media platform focused on business and employment, has introduced a new identity verification feature aimed at enhancing trust and authenticity among professionals in the online space.

The world wide web is a wild and dangerous place. There’s a lot of inappropriate content and, worse, persons who may have ill intentions toward your children. So, as a vigilant parent or guardian, how can you ensure the safety of your kids in this digital wilderness? Look no further than the solution to download fast VPN for Android or iOS onto their devices. By taking this proactive step, you equip your children with a powerful tool that can make a world of difference.

In early June, multiple threat researchers observed attacks on MOVEit servers using a zero day vulnerability that facilitated data exfiltration. MOVEit Transfer is a managed file transfer software that supports the exchange of files and data. This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to the database and possibly infer information about the structure and contents of the database.

A new critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-34362) has been published by Progress Software in its file transfer application, MOVEit Transfer. A SQL Injection vulnerability was discovered in MOVEit enabling unauthenticated access to MOVEit’s Transfer database.

In May we announced Vanta Workspaces for customers with multiple business units, improved navigation bar labels & groupings, 15 new integrations, and more. ‍ ‍

Given the increasing frequency, tempo, and sophistication of cyber attacks, it's more important than ever that organizations take a proactive approach to protecting their sensitive data and assets. One of the most critical elements of effective cybersecurity is openness. An open approach to cybersecurity means being transparent, sharing knowledge, and collaborating to build more robust defenses against threats.