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Security Digest Information security news and advice from TechTarget's network | June 30, 2021 FEATURED STORY End users in the dark about latest cyberthreats, attacks By Shaun Nichols, Senior News Writer A study from IoT security vendor Armis shows many outside the IT community are unaware of growing threats, leaving a major gap in knowledge of basic security practices. Advertisement NEWS   SolarWinds hackers compromised Microsoft support agent After placing information-stealing malware on a customer support agent's system, the Nobelium threat actors gained access to three Microsoft clients.   New Nobelium attacks a reminder to attend to cyber basics A new campaign from the same threat group that broke into SolarWinds serves as a reminder that cybercrime gangs will try to exploit any avenue they can, even if technically unsophisticated.   DarkSide ransomware funded by cybercriminal 'investors' New ransomware gangs such as DarkSide are receiving cryptocurrency investments from their peers and are poised to make life difficult for enterprises and law enforcement alike.   Atlassian moves to lock down accounts from takeover bugs Check Point Research uncovered a set of flaws that, if chained together, would have enabled attackers to hijack accounts with single sign-on enabled. EXPERT ADVICE   How to select an MDR service that's right for your company A well-engineered managed detection and response system can provide a lot of benefits. But, before deploying an MDR service, determine exactly what you expect from a provider.   What are cloud containers and how do they work? Containers in cloud computing have evolved from a security buzzword. Deployment of cloud containers is now an essential element of IT infrastructure protection.   Mitigate threats with a remote workforce risk assessment Risk assessments are more necessary than ever as organizations face the challenge of protecting remote and hybrid workers alongside in-office employees.   Hybrid workforce model needs long-term security roadmap From SASE to ZTNA to EDR to VPNs, enterprises need to deploy the technologies to develop a secure hybrid workforce model now that can work into the future. About This E-Newsletter The Security Digest is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2021 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List