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| | Seems like the folks responsible for the SolarWinds attack are up to no good again.
BleepingComputer reported that a new malware called Sunshuttle was uploaded to the servers of an organization that was affected by SolarWinds. You should check out the full article here. Maybe this is naive of me, but I can't believe this is still going on.
I'm sure this is causing a lot of people some restless nights. You might not be worried about stopping the actors behind the SolarWinds mess, but since yesterday's job-related question hit a nerve, I'm curious to hear what's keeping you up at night. Let me know by replying to this SaaSOps Community thread. |
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| | | FireEye Finds New Malware Likely Linked to SolarWinds Hackers | | BleepingComputer | FireEye discovered a new "sophisticated second-stage backdoor" on the servers of an organization compromised by the threat actors behind the SolarWinds supply-chain attack. The new malware is dubbed Sunshuttle, and it was "uploaded by a U.S.-based entity to a public malware repository in August 2020." | | How to Avoid a Data Breach Disaster: Practical Tips for IT to Ensure Compliance and Secure the SaaS Environment | | BetterCloud | One major question looms over IT leaders around the world: Can you simplify SaaS security compliance? In this guide, we’ll explore some of the most essential processes and steps around SaaS security compliance, and the role BetterCloud’s workflows play in easing them. | | Google Chrome Update Cycles Are About To Get Even Shorter | | Engadget | Google is moving Chrome to a more frequent release schedule. The company announced on Thursday it will push future milestone releases that add new features every four weeks. Those updates come about every six weeks at the moment. Google said you can thank improvements to its testing and release processes for the new schedule. | | Thousands of Android and iOS Apps Leak Data From the Cloud | | Wired | For years, simple setup errors have been a major source of exposure when companies keep data in the cloud. It's the digital equivalent of leaving the windows or doors open at your house before going on a long vacation. Mobile security firm Zimperium has found that these exposures pose a major problem for iOS and Android apps as well. |
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| | | How to Screen Share a PowerPoint Presentation in Zoom | | How-To Geek | No matter where you work, meetings all have one thing in common: PowerPoint presentations. If you use Zoom, you can easily present your slideshow to the participants by sharing your screen. Here’s how it’s done. | | 4 Ways To Balance Under And Over-Communication As A Remote Work Manager | | Trello | While businesses are dealing with more logistical, company-wide decisions, remote managers are continuing to face unique challenges. But the only thing that has really helped to bridge the virtual gap between employees and managers is communication. Here are some tips on how remote leaders can find the balance between over- and under-communicating. |
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| | | Anyone Have Initial Thoughts on Microsoft Mesh? | | SaaSOps Community | I started this one the other day, but giving it another boost before the weekend. I just can't stop thinking about whether or not I'd like being in a room with my colleagues virtually. Or if developers can really pull this off. Let me know what you think by clicking the link above. |
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| | | Sign In To RSVP via Hyperlinks in Google Calendar Email Invitations | | Google Workspace Updates | In order to prevent unauthorized users from responding on your behalf to Google Calendar event invitations, you’ll now be required to be logged in to use any of the RSVP hyperlinks in invite emails. Previously, organizers or anyone with a specific invitee's invitation copy could respond on behalf of that invitee. | | Add Files Owned by Suspended Accounts to Shared Drives | | Google Workspace Updates | Shared drives can be used to store, search, and access files with a team. Admins can choose whether to let file editors in their organization move content from My Drive to shared drives, as long as the file owner is a member of the shared drive. |
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