…In the world of supply chain security, vigilance is your best friend. Stay informed, stay alert, and always prioritize security in your decisions. After all, in this interconnected digital world, we’re all in this together.

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! How much?! Wow…

There are several risks associated with storing your passwords in Google Sheets, including its lack of end-to-end encryption by default and lack of secure sharing capabilities. While Google Sheets uses a secure type of encryption, it does not use end-to-end encryption automatically, meaning anyone at Google can view your files. It is risky to store information as important as your passwords in Google Sheets because the software is not designed to be a password manager.

Apple released its new macOS Sequoia 15.0 on Sept. 16, and we at ManageEngine are excited to announce our support from the day of its release. Before we get into the details, let’s look at which devices are eligible for the facelift. Source: Apple Sequoia was unveiled at WWDC 2024 with a range of features around privacy, security, and its much-awaited Apple Intelligence.

In this second blog of our series, we embark on a journey of Branch Transformation with the Next Gen SASE Branch solution. Built on the Netskope One SASE platform, the Next Gen SASE Branch solution combines its three layers—Context-aware SASE Fabric, Zero Trust Hybrid Security, and a SkopeAI-powered Cloud Orchestrator—into a unified cloud offering. The three layers are defined below.

You can detect spyware on an Android phone by recognizing the following signs: your phone suddenly becomes slow, the battery drains quickly, unfamiliar apps appear, it overheats frequently, you receive strange messages or it makes weird noises during phone calls. Spyware is a form of malware installed onto your device without your knowledge. Once spyware is installed, a cybercriminal can spy on you and collect private information like passwords or credit card numbers.

Osquery makes the built-in antivirus in Windows audit ready.

Fraud isn’t just evolving- it’s exploding. What once involved old-fashioned pickpockets and stolen wallets is now a digital battlefield. And scammers are getting increasingly creative, too. From sophisticated cloned websites to deceptive phishing schemes, they are making it substantially harder for businesses to protect themselves and their customers.

Vulnerability management is a major component of any cybersecurity strategy, simply because every vulnerability represents another potential vector through which an organization can be attacked.

As businesses continue to evolve in their customer service strategies, Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions have emerged as an effective tool for enhancing customer experience. These cloud-based platforms offer flexibility, scalability, and access to advanced technologies, making them a popular choice for organizations of all sizes. However, transitioning to CCaaS requires careful planning to ensure a smooth implementation process.