In the era of rapid digital transformation, organizations are prioritizing cloud transformation projects to enhance their operational agility, scalability and cost efficiency. However, this shift takes time and brings significant challenges, particularly in security and identity management.

A SaaS Backup solution should definitely be considered in your data protection strategy. Backups generate copies of your data, and as a consequence allow for a quick recovery in case of data loss due to accidental (or intentional) deletions, cyber-attacks, or outages.

ASUS recently issued a firmware update to resolve a critical security vulnerability affecting seven different variants of its router models. Identified as CVE-2024-3080 with a CVSS v3 severity score of 9.8 (critical), the vulnerability permits remote attackers to take control of the affected router models without needing any login credentials.

To find out, check out Episode 23 of the Cyjax Geopolitical and Cybersecurity Podcast. Here’s a summary of what’s on the table…

Welcome to this week’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Summary, where we bring you the latest updates and insights on significant cyber threats. This edition analyses cyberattacks related to a new malware campaign targeting Docker APIs, a Phishing-as-a-Service platform attacking Microsoft 365, and an analysis of the cyberespionage group UNC3886.

THORChain is a network that facilitates native asset settlement between various blockchains including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Cosmos, and more. Overall, THORChain aims to provide a seamless and efficient way for users to exchange assets across different blockchains while maintaining a high level of decentralization, security, and community participation.

If you save your passwords in a browser password manager, your passwords may be at risk of becoming compromised. This is because browsers frequently remain logged in, meaning if someone gained access to your device they’d have access to all your stored passwords. Additionally, if your browser were to become compromised, everything stored in your browser would also be at risk of becoming compromised due to weak encryption standards.

FedRAMP, the federal risk and authorization management program, is a comprehensive and structured way to develop a security – mostly cybersecurity – position when working with the federal government. It’s a framework meant for contractors and third-party businesses that handle information for the government and who need to keep it secure. The question is, if you’re a cloud service provider, what are the benefits of implementing FedRAMP?

On May 20, 2024, Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation Entertainment launched an investigation after detecting unauthorized activity within a database containing company data. A week later, they were contacted by someone who threatened to sell their user data on the dark web. I, like many other Ticketmaster customers, became worried about my data, so I took immediate steps to protect myself. Here is what I did.