Cyber attacks are on the rise. In 2023, a PWC survey revealed an almost 10% increase in data breaches that resulted in over $1 million in damages. Threat actors are constantly adapting their techniques to stay one step ahead, and organizations need all the help they can get to protect their infrastructure from the threat of intrusion.Data security posture management (DSPM) is an essential tool in...

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) involves a set of technologies and processes used to discover, monitor and control sensitive data. Organizations use DLP to prevent data breaches and comply with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and others. DLP tools allow security staff and network administrators to set business rules, also known as policies, that determine what's sensitive while also providing...

The monthly Global BEC Insights Report from Fortra presents a comprehensive analysis of the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) employed by BEC threat actors. This report draws on extensive intelligence gathered from hundreds of active defense engagements conducted throughout the month. Key insights include geolocation data, attack volume, and the variety of scams, such as payroll diversion and advance fee fraud. The report also highlights the use of gift cards in scams, the requested amounts in wire transfer fraud, and the banks and webmail providers frequently targeted by attackers. These findings provide a critical understanding of the evolving BEC threat landscape.

Fortra Vulnerability Management will include the Microsoft Patch Tuesday checks in the NIRV 4.56.0 and FVM Agent 2.17.Microsoft addressed 70 vulnerabilities this release, including 16 rated as Critical.CVE-2024-49138 - Microsoft has disclosed an actively exploited vulnerability that allows attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges on Windows devices. No further information is provided from Microsoft on...