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Traditional DLP Solutions Ineffective for Modern SaaS Security Needs
Legacy data leakage prevention (DLP) tools are failing to secure sensitive information in today's SaaS environments. A new white paper highlights the need for browser-centric DLP solutions to address vulnerabilities created by modern workflows. +

Key points:

  • 70% of enterprise data leaks occur directly in-browser, bypassing traditional DLP systems.
  • 53% of leaks involve actions like copying data into chat apps, which go unnoticed.
  • Over 50% of employees use unauthorized SaaS applications, increasing leakage risks.
  • Browser-centric DLP is essential for real-time monitoring of user actions.
  • Malicious browser extensions pose additional risks that traditional controls cannot address.
Sources: The Hacker News (1 articles)
The Hacker News
Illicit Crypto-Miners Exploit Misconfigured Cloud Services and Vulnerabilities
Attackers are leveraging misconfigured cloud services and vulnerabilities in tools like Gitea and Docker to deploy cryptojacking operations. HashiCorp warns that improper configurations can lead to remote code execution, allowing malicious payloads to be executed. +

Key points:

  • JINX–0132 exploits misconfigurations in cloud services to deploy crypto-miners.
  • Attackers can gain remote code execution through exposed Docker APIs.
  • Vulnerabilities in Gitea, including CVE–2020–14144, can be exploited if configurations are not secured.
  • Mitigations include disabling script checks and restricting API access to localhost.
  • Keeping software up to date and securing installation pages are critical to prevent unauthorized access.
Sources: The Register Security (1 articles)
The Register Security
IBM Cloud Faces Second Outage in a Week Amid Critical Vulnerability
IBM Cloud experienced a second outage this week, affecting user access to management consoles and support cases. The company has not disclosed the cause of these incidents, which follow a similar outage on May 21. +

Key points:

  • The latest outage occurred on June 5, lasting over four hours.
  • Users were unable to access management consoles or view support cases.
  • IBM has not provided details on the cause of the outages.
  • This follows a similar incident on May 21, raising concerns about reliability.
  • IBM Japan issued apologies for the inconvenience caused to users.
Sources: The Register Security (1 articles)
The Register Security

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