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Written By: Jacob Paullus, Daniel McNamara, Jake Rawlins, Steven Karschnia Executive Summary Mandiant exploited flaws in the Microsoft Software Installer (MSI) repair action of Lakeside Software’s SysTrack installer to obtain arbitrary code execution. An attacker with low-privilege access to a system running the vulnerable version of SysTrack could escalate privileges locally. Mandiant responsibly disclosed this…
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) highlighted the growing challenge of securing software supply chains, emphasizing the rising need to safeguard against hidden dependencies. As businesses increasingly rely on third-party software suppliers and open-source solutions, they face significant hurdles in ensuring the security and integrity of their software ecosystems. Also, these challenges extend beyond IT to…
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Global zero-day incidents often reveal the vulnerability of organizations to risks originating from third-party resources. These moments are wake-up calls, highlighting the need for effective third-party risk management (TPRM). However, responding to such events is rarely straightforward. Identifying affected third parties, gauging their risk to your ecosystem, and collaborating with them to address vulnerabilities can…
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UK telecommunications firm TalkTalk disclosed a data breach after a threat actor announced the hack on a cybercrime forum. UK telecommunications company TalkTalk confirmed a data breach after a threat actor claimed responsibility for the cyber attack on a cybercrime forum and offered for sale alleged customer data. A threat actor named “b0nd” claimed the…
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As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, security teams need the right tools powered by generative AI (GenAI) to detect and protect at machine speed. At SentinelOne, we’re already making this future a reality with Purple AI, equipping security teams with the AI-powered tools to help stay ahead of attacks. Purple AI is the industry’s most…
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The security landscape has undergone a significant shift in recent years, with third-party risk emerging as a critical concern for organizations of all sizes. As businesses increasingly rely on external vendors and service providers, the attack surface has expanded exponentially, making it increasingly difficult to maintain control over the security of these third-party relationships.
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A ransomware attack on supply chain technology provider Blue Yonder has caused significant disruptions for its clients, including Starbucks, BIC, and Morrisons. The newly emerged Termite ransomware group claimed responsibility for the breach on November 21, 2024, just days before Thanksgiving.
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The modern business ecosystem is a complex web of partnerships and vendor relationships. Companies now routinely outsource critical functions, leverage external expertise and integrate third-party technologies to stay competitive. This shift has undoubtedly fueled innovation and growth, but it’s also opened up new avenues of risk. As organizations become more intertwined with their partners and…
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A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder, a critical supply chain management software provider, has forced Starbucks to revert to manual processes for managing employee schedules and payroll systems.
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Australian Ransomware Attack, 20 November 2024 RansomHub claims to have exfiltrated 30 gigabytes of data. Source: RansomHub hits third-party ASIC compliance firm in alleged cyber attack | Cyberdaily.au
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Daniel Croft reports: The incident was claimed by CyberN—–s members IntelBroker and EnergyWeaponUser, who originally said it was a Tesla EV charging station database containing files that belonged to Tesla.
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PRESS RELEASE SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — VISO TRUST, a leader in AI-powered third-party risk management (TPRM), today announced the closing of its latest funding round of $7M in additional funding, bringing the total raised to $24M, with participation from both existing investors, Bain Capital Ventures, Work-Bench, Sierra Ventures, and Lytical Ventures, and new investors, Allstate Strategic Ventures, Cisco…
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Ford data breach involved a third-party supplier Pierluigi Paganini November 20, 2024
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The desire to quickly deploy and maintain third-party tools often leads organizations to grant broad, sometimes excessive permissions in their cloud environments. While this is convenient for onboarding and operations, it creates significant security vulnerabilities. Over-permissioned third-party accounts can access resources unnecessarily, increasing the risk of data exposure or unauthorized access if a third party…
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An update to OpenAI’s ChatGPT app for macOS adds integration with third-party apps, including developer tools such as VS Code, Terminal, iTerm2 and Apple’s Xcode. 9to5Mac reports: In a demo seen by 9to5Mac, ChatGPT was able to understand code from an Xcode project and then provide code suggestions without the user having to manually copy…
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Such malware compromise, which was only identified in late September, has impacted login information, names, phone numbers, emails, shipping and billing addresses, and payment card details with CVV codes and expiration dates belonging to individuals who had visited the SelectBlinds website’s check-out page.
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Amazon has confirmed that sensitive employee data was exposed due to a breach at a third-party vendor. The breach arose from exploiting a critical vulnerability in MOVEit, a widely used file transfer software.
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As third-party risk continues to be a critical concern for enterprises, the need for effective risk management strategies has never been more pressing.