supply chain security

Global Cyber Threats Surge: 5 Billion Attacks Detected in 2024 – Mimecast Report

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Cybercriminals Exploit Trusted Services for Attacks Cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate online services to mask their attacks, according to Mimecast’s Global Threat Intelligence Report (H2 2024). The report highlights a rise in phishing, ransomware, and nation-state-backed cyber operations across global cyber threats. Hackers are leveraging platforms like Microsoft’s OneDrive, Google Docs, and Dropbox to host malicious … Read more

GAO Report: Coast Guard Must Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity

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The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report urging the Coast Guard to enhance its oversight of the Maritime Transportation System (MTS) to address shortcomings in maritime cybersecurity. The report, titled “Coast Guard: Additional Efforts Needed to Address Cybersecurity Risks to the Maritime Transportation System,” identifies critical vulnerabilities, gaps in oversight, and deficiencies … Read more

SecurityScorecard Achieves StateRAMP Ready Status and Reaffirms FedRAMP Compliance

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As cyber threats targeting government supply chains increase, strong security standards like FedRAMP and StateRAMP ensure agencies can safely adopt cloud solutions. These cloud security certifications set clear cybersecurity requirements, helping federal, state, and local governments protect sensitive data and mitigate third-party risks. SecurityScorecard Expands Cybersecurity Compliance with FedRAMP and StateRAMP SecurityScorecard has achieved StateRAMP … Read more

Third-Party Cyber Risks Endanger Insurance Industry: 59% of Breaches Linked to Vendors

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A new report from SecurityScorecard reveals some interesting details about third-party cyber risks in insurance. Among them, 59% of insurance industry breaches stem from third-party attack vectors. These findings underscore vulnerabilities in the supply chain that expose critical policyholder data to cyber threats. The study analyzed 150 top insurance firms, revealing an industry struggling with … Read more

58% of Federal Contractor Cyber Breaches Linked to Third Parties: National Security at Risk

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Alarming Statistics: The Call is Coming from Inside the House SecurityScorecard’s latest report reveals a staggering 58% of cyber breaches impacting top U.S. federal contractors originate from third-party vulnerabilities. This rate of federal contractor cyber breaches is double the global average and reflects serious weaknesses in managing external risks. The issue evokes the classic horror … Read more

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