Priya PatelTLDR:
- The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency reported that Russian hackers accessed Microsoft’s email system to steal correspondence between government officials and the tech giant in a breach nicknamed “Midnight Blizzard.”
- Data analytics company Sisense was compromised, prompting CISA to advise affected companies to reset credentials and investigate suspicious activity.
- Computer chipmaker Nexperia was hacked, resulting in the theft of sensitive information.
- Palo Alto Networks introduced new capabilities for Cortex XSIAM to optimize SOC for the cloud.
- Zscaler and Wiz made acquisitions to enhance their cloud security offerings.
In the latest MSSP market news, a significant breach was reported where Russian government-backed hackers accessed Microsoft’s email system to steal correspondence between government officials and the tech giant. The breach, dubbed “Midnight Blizzard,” is still being addressed by Microsoft. Additionally, data analytics company Sisense experienced a compromise, leading the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to advise affected companies to reset credentials and report any suspicious activity.
In a separate incident, Dutch computer chipmaker Nexperia fell victim to cyber criminals who stole sensitive information. Meanwhile, Palo Alto Networks announced new capabilities for Cortex XSIAM to enhance SOC operations in the cloud. Zscaler made an agreement to acquire Airgap Networks, aiming to provide agentless segmentation for enterprise IT and OT environments. This move will extend Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange to protect various infrastructure.
On the other hand, cloud security provider Wiz acquired New York-based startup Gem Security to bolster its Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) capabilities. These acquisitions and developments underscore the continued importance of enhancing cybersecurity measures in the ever-evolving threat landscape.
