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Privileged accounts remain the #1 target for cybercriminals — once compromised, they open the door to devastating breaches. With Delinea Privileged Access Management (PAM), organizations can: ✅ Eliminate standing privileged accounts with Just-in-Time access ✅ Enforce least privilege across users, endpoints, and cloud environments ✅ Simplify compliance with automated auditing and reporting ✅ Deploy quickly — with a modern, easy-to-use solution At DataGroupIT, we partner with Delinea to help African enterprises protect identities, stop insider threats, and reduce risk without adding complexity. 📩 Ready to strengthen your security posture? Let’s connect. #Cybersecurity #PrivilegedAccess #Delinea #DataGroupIT #BuiltForAfrica

🔒 NEW RANSOMWARE EVOLUTION: STORM-0501 NOW COMBINES DATA THEFT, BACKUP DELETION, AND CLOUD EXTORTION 🚨 A recent analysis by Palo Alto Networks reveals the dangerous evolution of the Storm-0501 group, which has perfected its attack strategy with a triple approach that maximizes impact on its victims. 📊 TRIPLE THREAT IN THE CLOUD: - Massive theft of sensitive data before encryption - Systematic deletion of backups and snapshots - Extortion with the threat of leaking critical information ⚡ ADVANCED TACTICS: The group uses sophisticated techniques such as OAuth token abuse to access cloud environments, lateral movement across networks, and disabling security measures. Their primary targets are organizations with cloud infrastructures, especially in the United States and Europe. 🛡️ CRITICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Implement robust multi-factor authentication Constantly monitor OAuth token activity Maintain offline and isolated backups Regularly update and patch systems This case demonstrates how cybercriminals continue to innovate, combining traditional ransomware with data extortion and recovery sabotage. For more information visit: https://enigmasecurity.cl Is your organization prepared for this type of multi-layered attack? 💙 Support our research and cybersecurity outreach work. Your donation at https://lnkd.in/er_qUAQh helps us keep the community informed. Let's connect and discuss protection strategies: https://lnkd.in/etekj3vn #Cybersecurity #Ransomware #Storm0501 #CloudSecurity #Backup #CyberAttack #InformationSecurity #DigitalExtortion #DataProtection #CyberDefense 📅 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:34:01 GMT 🔗Subscribe to the Membership: https://lnkd.in/eh_rNRyt

CASE STUDY: Danet Technology x Knightswood House Private Wealth “Daniel Butt took me through a process not unlike what I use with my own clients, understanding the goal, identifying the gaps, outlining a plan, and managing the risk.” — David Hazlewood, Founder, Knightswood House Private Wealth When legacy systems became unworkable, Knightswood turned to Danet to reshape its technology landscape: > Migrated to Microsoft 365 with secure cloud storage > Redesigned administrative privileges to reduce breach exposure > Introduced ongoing phishing simulations to keep awareness high. The impact has been clear. Independent auditors have informed Knightswood that their cybersecurity posture is stronger than that of 99% of firms in their network. Day-to-day operations are seamless, annual audits return some of the highest scores in the network, and clients can trust that their information is protected. For a financial advice firm built on trust, that means technology now supports the same confidence and resilience that guides every client relationship. Read the full case study at https://lnkd.in/gkFbym4Q #financialservices #cybersecurity #casestudy #danettechnology #iso27001 #microsoft365

🔒 NEW RANSOMWARE EVOLUTION: STORM-0501 NOW COMBINES DATA THEFT, BACKUP DELETION, AND CLOUD EXTORTION 🚨 A recent analysis by Palo Alto Networks reveals the dangerous evolution of the Storm-0501 group, which has perfected its attack strategy with a triple approach that maximizes impact on its victims. 📊 TRIPLE THREAT IN THE CLOUD: - Massive theft of sensitive data before encryption - Systematic deletion of backups and snapshots - Extortion with the threat of leaking critical information ⚡ ADVANCED TACTICS: The group uses sophisticated techniques such as OAuth token abuse to access cloud environments, lateral movement across networks, and disabling security measures. Their primary targets are organizations with cloud infrastructures, especially in the United States and Europe. 🛡️ CRITICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Implement robust multi-factor authentication Constantly monitor OAuth token activity Maintain offline and isolated backups Regularly update and patch systems This case demonstrates how cybercriminals continue to innovate, combining traditional ransomware with data extortion and recovery sabotage. For more information visit: https://enigmasecurity.cl Is your organization prepared for this type of multi-layered attack? 💙 Support our research and cybersecurity outreach work. Your donation at https://lnkd.in/evtXjJTA helps us keep the community informed. Let's connect and discuss protection strategies: https://lnkd.in/eKrasv3n #Cybersecurity #Ransomware #Storm0501 #CloudSecurity #Backup #CyberAttack #InformationSecurity #DigitalExtortion #DataProtection #CyberDefense 📅 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:34:01 GMT 🔗Subscribe to the Membership: https://lnkd.in/eh_rNRyt

What would a hacker see if they scanned your cloud today? At CloudApex, we break it down into six critical checks From open ports to data exposure, we uncover the risks before attackers do. These are the most common gaps we find: • Publicly exposed resources • Misconfigured identity access • Weak network controls • Compliance blind spots • Unused, risky services • Unprotected data Most teams don’t need more tools. They need better visibility and hygiene. Watch the breakdown. Then let’s talk. #CloudSecurity #CyberSecurity #CloudApex #DevSecOps #CloudInfrastructure #DataSecurity #Compliance

🚨 A massive data breach at Orange Belgium disclosed recently has exposed the personal information of 850,000 customers. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that can affect organizations today. Such breaches can significantly impact an organization’s reputation and lead to financial repercussions, highlighting the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. With Cynergy’s AI-Driven Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) platform, you can proactively identify vulnerabilities, discover digital assets, and validate cloud posture to prevent such dreadful exposures before they become catastrophic. How prepared is your organization to defend against such breaches? #cynergy #cynergyai #aiagent #cynai #databreach #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #riskmanagement

Access control isn’t what it used to be. In 2025, it’s evolving with new models, adaptive policies, and trends that reshape enterprise security.   From Zero Trust to context-aware authentication, learn how businesses are rethinking access in the modern era.   👉 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴: https://lnkd.in/gr-ayNZG   #AuthX #AccessControl #CyberSecurity #ZeroTrust #IdentityManagement

🚨 Now Is the Time to Act on Data Protection & Disaster Recovery! 🚨 MSPs are under attack — literally. With ransomware attacks up 95% YoY and 60% of SMBs shutting down within 6 months of data loss, backup and BCDR is no longer optional. 🔐 We offer next-generation cybersecurity & data protection, built for MSPs of every size. Trusted. Scalable. Proven. 📊 The Stats Tell the Story: 💥 95% increase in ransomware targeting MSPs 🔓 FBI: MSPs are top targets for multi-network attacks 💾 Cloud BCDR slashes recovery time by 90% ✅ Partners report 99.999% data recovery success 🔍 Let’s Assess Your Backup Readiness. Your clients count on you. Protect them 24/7 with solutions that deliver. #Cybersecurity #MSP #BCDR #DataProtection #Ransomware #CloudBackup

🚨 Now Is the Time to Act on Data Protection & Disaster Recovery! 🚨 MSPs are under attack — literally. With ransomware attacks up 95% YoY and 60% of SMBs shutting down within 6 months of data loss, backup and BCDR is no longer optional. 🔐 We offer next-generation cybersecurity & data protection, built for MSPs of every size. Trusted. Scalable. Proven. 📊 The Stats Tell the Story: 💥 95% increase in ransomware targeting MSPs 🔓 FBI: MSPs are top targets for multi-network attacks 💾 Cloud BCDR slashes recovery time by 90% ✅ Partners report 99.999% data recovery success 🔍 Let’s Assess Your Backup Readiness. Your clients count on you. Protect them 24/7 with solutions that deliver. #Cybersecurity #MSP #BCDR #DataProtection #Ransomware #CloudBackup

Strong cyber security isn’t about chasing every risk. It’s about having a clear view of where you stand and focusing your effort where it matters most. This article looks at the security priorities making the biggest impact for Australian businesses - from preventing impersonation scams to closing vendor gaps and addressing cloud missteps. It’s about clarity over complexity, and building a security approach that works with your business, not against it. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gzV2JUyd #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement #SecurityStrategy #EssentialEight #VendorRisk #SecurityCulture #BusinessContinuity