Today in Privacy — Oct 19
Posted by PrivacyWire
- ConnectWise turns off its SaaS-y backup, security, and management services to probe security SNAFU — ConnectWise shutting down its hosted backup, security, and management services shows how a security incident can disrupt access to tools that organizations… — discuss · link - Fake Claude, ChatGPT Attacks Surge, Putting Developers at Risk — Impersonation campaigns involving popular AI brands can trick enterprise employees into following harmful instructions, creating security risks inside… — discuss · link - Hackers exploit SiteGuard WAF flaw to run commands as admins — A flaw in SiteGuard Server Edition is being exploited to run commands with root or SYSTEM privileges, giving attackers broad control over affected servers.… — discuss · link These stories show how organizations can be exposed through trusted services, impersonated tools, and flaws that grant high-level access. They also show that an incident can disrupt both security controls and ordinary operations. What are you seeing in your own environments around third-party service outages, fake AI tools, or attacks against internet-facing systems?