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🦔 Blumira Briefings Ep. 19: Security Wins, Zero Trust Turns 15, Education Beats Ransomware
It was a rare "light week" for major critical updates, giving us a chance to talk about some deeper trends and stories. Here’s what we covered:
 📧 Microsoft Exchange 2016/2019 end of support coming in 30 days - migration options and considerations
đź’» NPM supply chain attack limited to minimal damage despite widespread potential impact, attackers made less than $1k
🤖 Microsoft forcing Copilot installation in October - we talk security implications and how to opt-out
đź”’ Zero Trust’s quinceañera - can it still help us, or has the term been too “buzzwordified”?Â
🎓 Education sector's impressive ransomware defense improvements - ransom amounts dropping, and payments dropping even more!
đź’ˇ Quick tip of the week: Try treating every remote device as though it were connecting from an unknown coffee shop network - implement strong network segmentation, SSL everywhere, and posture checks to maintain security regardless of connection location
Plus, Expert Insights On:
- Why some organizations still opt for on-premises Exchange versus cloud alternatives
- The security implications of auto-installing AI tools like Copilot with hard-to-find opt-out options
- How the "Salty2FA" phishing kit demonstrates increasing sophistication in social engineering attacks
- Why positive reinforcement works better than punishment in security awareness programs
- How to leverage education sector successes as examples when advocating for security investments
đź“° SOURCES:Â
Microsoft Exchange 2016/2019 End of Support: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-exchange-2016-and-2019-reach-end-of-support-in-30-days/Â
NPM Supply Chain Attack: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-left-empty-handed-after-massive-npm-supply-chain-attack/Â
Microsoft Copilot Force Install: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-force-install-the-microsoft-365-copilot-app-in-october/Â
Salty2FA Phishing Kit: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/salty2fa-phishing-kit/
Education Ransomware Success: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ransomware-payments-plummet/
Zero Trust at 15: https://www.securityweek.com/zero-trust-is-15-years-old-why-full-adoption-is-worth-the-struggle/
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By BlumiraIt was a rare "light week" for major critical updates, giving us a chance to talk about some deeper trends and stories. Here’s what we covered:
 📧 Microsoft Exchange 2016/2019 end of support coming in 30 days - migration options and considerations
đź’» NPM supply chain attack limited to minimal damage despite widespread potential impact, attackers made less than $1k
🤖 Microsoft forcing Copilot installation in October - we talk security implications and how to opt-out
đź”’ Zero Trust’s quinceañera - can it still help us, or has the term been too “buzzwordified”?Â
🎓 Education sector's impressive ransomware defense improvements - ransom amounts dropping, and payments dropping even more!
đź’ˇ Quick tip of the week: Try treating every remote device as though it were connecting from an unknown coffee shop network - implement strong network segmentation, SSL everywhere, and posture checks to maintain security regardless of connection location
Plus, Expert Insights On:
- Why some organizations still opt for on-premises Exchange versus cloud alternatives
- The security implications of auto-installing AI tools like Copilot with hard-to-find opt-out options
- How the "Salty2FA" phishing kit demonstrates increasing sophistication in social engineering attacks
- Why positive reinforcement works better than punishment in security awareness programs
- How to leverage education sector successes as examples when advocating for security investments
đź“° SOURCES:Â
Microsoft Exchange 2016/2019 End of Support: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-exchange-2016-and-2019-reach-end-of-support-in-30-days/Â
NPM Supply Chain Attack: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-left-empty-handed-after-massive-npm-supply-chain-attack/Â
Microsoft Copilot Force Install: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-force-install-the-microsoft-365-copilot-app-in-october/Â
Salty2FA Phishing Kit: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/salty2fa-phishing-kit/
Education Ransomware Success: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ransomware-payments-plummet/
Zero Trust at 15: https://www.securityweek.com/zero-trust-is-15-years-old-why-full-adoption-is-worth-the-struggle/