Blue INK Security

?? A Cause for Pause A tech startup implements a strong security program—policies, endpoint protection, and employee training. They feel confident. Months later, a supply chain attack compromises a key software vendor they rely on. The attack goes unnoticed because their security plan never accounted for third-party risks. Cyber threats don’t stand still—neither should security. Staying ahead means constantly adapting to new risks before they become problems. #cybersecurity?#preventbreaches https://lnkd.in/gNcvD5Y5

We’re back with the latest insights and critical news in cybersecurity. Top news this week: ????Medusa Ransomware Brings Its Own Vulnerable Driver ????Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Virginia Attorney General’s Office ????Auto Lending Fraud Climbs 16.5% to $9.2B in 2024 ????Oracle customers confirm data stolen in alleged cloud breach is valid ????Hackers using AI agents more often for account takeover – Gartner Subscribe to our Weekly INK and also find answers to questions like these: ?What is a practical compliance standard for managing cloud security? ?How are we preventing Insider Threat from leading to breaches? ?What is a?Cloud Hopper Attack? #cybersecurity?#cyberinsurance?#preventbreaches?#cybernews https://lnkd.in/giYzPN9E

?? A Cause for Pause A small manufacturing company starts seeing unusual login alerts and employees getting locked out. Their IT team is overwhelmed, and leadership is scrambling for answers. Is it a glitch? A cyberattack? No one is sure. Days of stress and lost productivity follow until they bring in outside help. Cybersecurity shouldn’t be a source of panic. A well-managed security program keeps businesses focused on work, not crises. #cybersecurity?#preventbreaches https://lnkd.in/gNcvD5Y5

?? A Cause for Pause A small accounting firm assumes robust security is out of their budget, so they rely on basic protections. Then, a business email compromise leads to fraudulent wire transfers, costing them far more than a proper security plan would have. Cybersecurity shouldn’t be out of reach—affordable, effective protection is possible. #cybersecurity?#preventbreaches https://lnkd.in/gNcvD5Y5

We’re back with the latest insights and critical news in cybersecurity. Top news this week: ????Scareware Combined With Phishing in Attacks Targeting macOS Users ????ClickFix Attacks Increasingly Lead to Infostealer Infections ????Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks ????WordPress security plugin WP Ghost vulnerable to remote code execution bug ????100 Car Dealerships Hit by Supply Chain Attack Subscribe to our Weekly INK and also find answers to questions like these: ?Does anyone still use COBIT? ?How do we still fall for Phishing? ?What is a Highly Evasive Adaptive Threat? #cybersecurity?#cyberinsurance?#preventbreaches?#cybernews https://lnkd.in/gKXZ7PTn

?? A Cause for Pause A manufacturing company notices an unexpected invoice approval in their system. The finance team assumes it’s a mistake, reverses the transaction, and resets some passwords. Weeks later, a supplier calls about a large payment they never received. That’s when they realize—someone had silent access to their accounts, redirecting funds without detection. A deeper investigation earlier could have uncovered the real issue—before it became a costly problem. #cybersecurity?#preventbreaches https://lnkd.in/gNcvD5Y5

?? Another Cause for Pause A healthcare clinic rushes to meet HIPAA compliance before an audit. They purchase expensive policy templates and complete the required paperwork. Months later, a phishing attack exposes all patient records. They were compliant on paper, but their actual security controls fell short. Compliance should be more than a checklist—practical security measures make the difference. #cybersecurity?#preventbreaches https://lnkd.in/gNcvD5Y5

We’re back with the latest insights and critical news in cybersecurity. Top news this week: ????X suffered a DDoS attack. Its CEO and security researchers can’t agree on who did it. ????GitHub-Hosted Malware Infects 1M Windows Users ????BianLian ransomware wanna-bes are targeting business execs using the actual mail, FBI says ????CISA: Medusa ransomware hit over 300 critical infrastructure orgs ????Popular Voice Cloning Tools Lack Safeguards Subscribe to our Weekly INK and also find answers to questions like these: ?Turn chaos into calm with NIST CSF. ?Why is DDoS so disruptive to businesses? ?What is Bluebugging? #cybersecurity?#cyberinsurance?#preventbreaches?#cybernews https://lnkd.in/g7288ds5

?? Another Cause for Pause A mid-sized logistics company hires a cybersecurity provider to improve their security posture. They receive a detailed security report, a list of recommendations, and a roadmap. Months later, they suffer a ransomware attack. The report had outlined the exact vulnerabilities that were exploited—but no one had implemented the fixes. Cybersecurity isn’t about developing a plan—it’s about making sure it gets done. #cybersecurity?#preventbreaches https://lnkd.in/gNcvD5Y5

?? A Cause for Pause A growing construction firm rolls out strict access controls and advanced endpoint protection. Meanwhile, a stolen contractor login goes unnoticed. Project plans and financial data are quietly accessed for weeks. Their security plan covered general threats—but not the ones most likely to target them. A tailored approach could have. #cybersecurity?#preventbreaches https://lnkd.in/gNcvD5Y5