In a recent cybersecurity alert, the infamous Iranian hacking group APT33 (also known as Peach Sandstorm and Refined Kitten) has unleashed a new form of malware named "Tickler" to compromise the networks of various organizations across critical sectors in the United States and the United Arab Emirates. This latest campaign, observed between April and July 2024, has primarily targeted government, defense, satellite, and oil and gas industries.

1Password surveyed 600 small business cybersecurity professionals to better understand their unique challenges.

The enterprise technology landscape has changed significantly, driven by the rapid adoption of cloud technologies, evolving IT infrastructures, and evolving exploitation activities. This transformation requires that organizations take an updated approach to vulnerability management—one that goes beyond the traditional focus on patch management to encompass a broader spectrum of risks.

Organizations whose IT infrastructure relies heavily on Microsoft will often adopt Azure Functions as part of their cloud modernization strategy. Azure Functions is an on-demand serverless solution that enables you to build and deploy event-driven code without worrying about provisioning and managing infrastructure. Azure Functions offers simplified development and deployment, automatic scaling, and seamless integration with other Azure services all within a cost-efficient pay-for-what-you-use model.

As developers, we're constantly juggling features, fixes, and deadlines. Yet, a lurking issue has been surprisingly overlooked: the continued use of vulnerable Log4j and Spring Framework versions in many projects. Despite the high-profile exposure of Log4Shell and Spring4Shell vulnerabilities, a shocking number of applications are still running on these ticking time bombs. This isn't just a minor oversight — it's a major risk.

Tanium’s latest integration for ServiceNow IT Operations Management enables end-to-end patch lifecycle management and orchestration with seamless workflows, change management controls, and audit reporting tied to the service desk and CMDB.