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8Base ransomware operators use a new variant of the Phobos ransomware

Security Affairs

Phobos variants are usually distributed by the SmokeLoader , but in 8Base campaigns, it has the ransomware component embedded in its encrypted payloads. The group has been active since March 2022, it focused on small and medium-size businesses in multiple industries, including finance, manufacturing, business services, and IT.

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Over 39K unauthenticated Redis services on the internet targeted in cryptocurrency campaign

Security Affairs

This may allow hackers to gain server privileges, delete or steal data, or even lead to an encryption extortion, critically endangering normal business services.” ” reads the post published by Zhu on September 11, 2022. bash_history).

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Top 7 SaaS Security Gaps for SMBs

Spinone

E-mail and file storage are basic necessities when it comes to businesses services. Maintaining these systems on-premises can be expensive, time consuming, require a great deal of support, and can encounter scalability issues depending on business growth. Below are just a few of the capabilities of API-based CASBs.

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How to Enhance IAM by Adding Layers of Zero Trust

eSecurity Planet

Zero trust also doesn’t restrict security to the network perimeter, since plenty of threats can slip through a firewall and move laterally through an organization’s network. Image credit: Kolide Kolide specifically focuses on the devices attempting to access business services.

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Cloud Security Checklist

Spinone

The cloud has certainly matured as a platform and solution for today’s business-critical applications. Organizations have chosen to run not only production virtual machines on top of cloud infrastructure but also business services such as email and file storage.

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