A sophisticated QR code phishing campaign targeting Office 365 users has been uncovered by Fortra, as detailed by ITNerd.

The Futurum Group’s analysis of Black Hat 2024 highlights how the growing complexity of cybersecurity tools is driving the need for streamlined platforms. Fortra is mentioned alongside other leading vendors for offering solutions that reduce tool sprawl, cut costs, and close security gaps.Originally published by The Futurum Group.Excerpt: "The cybersecurity market has long been driven by user...

A recent IT Brew article highlights a major cloud security gap: only 49% of surveyed IT and cybersecurity professionals are familiar with the "shared responsibility model," which defines the division of security duties between cloud providers and customers. Nick Franklin emphasized the common misunderstanding around these responsibilities, urging customers to ask their providers directly about what they are responsible for.

Security Service Edge (SSE) applications are becoming essential for securing hybrid and remote work environments. In a recent article in Reworked, Wade Barisoff highlights which organizations are best suited for SSEs and how these solutions can enhance security effectively.

Microsoft has identified and confirmed a fix for a critical security vulnerability introduced by a recent Windows 10 update.

Improving collaboration between developers and security teams is key to enhancing cybersecurity efforts. At Black Hat 2024, industry experts, including Antonio Sanchez, shared insights with DZone on how these groups can work together more effectively to build secure systems.

Email is a leading gateway for cyberattacks, underscoring the need for businesses to prioritize strong email security. In VMblog, Ravisha Chugh emphasizes that to combat sophisticated threats like Business Email Compromise (BEC) and phishing.

Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, yet many organizations still face challenges due to limited resources. In ITSecurityWire, Fortra's Chris Reffkin highlights prioritizing remediation, closing the skills gap, and ongoing improvement.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the launch of its AWS Global Passport Program to help independent software vendor customers grow their businesses internationally. Fortra is one of the first participants in the program.

Hackers are constantly changing their tactics and using new technologies to infiltrate systems, leaving companies in a constant battle to protect their security. In a recent Hosting Advice article, Rohit Dhamankar dives into how cyber threats keep evolving and why businesses need to tweak their security game.