Supply Chain Cyber Risk: Securing the Weakest Links in Digital Operations

Supply chain cyber risk refers to the vulnerabilities introduced through third-party vendors, suppliers, and service providers that are digitally connected to an organization’s infrastructure. Cybercriminals increasingly target these weaker links to gain indirect access to larger enterprises, often using tactics like ransomware, malware injection, or credential theft. A single compromised supplier can lead to widespread operational disruption, data breaches, or financial loss. To mitigate these risks, businesses must enforce strict vendor security assessments, continuous monitoring, and robust incident response planning. Strengthening cyber resilience across the entire supply chain is essential for protecting assets, ensuring compliance, and maintaining business continuity.

SentinelOne Cyber Attacks North Korean, Ransomware, and Chinese Threats

Incident Response: SentinelOne Targeted by North Korean IT Workers, Ransomware Groups, and Chinese Hackers

Ravi Jain
The source discusses recent cyberattacks targeting the cybersecurity company SentinelOne, highlighting three key threats: North Korean IT workers using fake identities to infiltrate tech companies for data exfiltration and financial gain, ransomware groups attempting to exploit SentinelOne's products to improve their evasion tactics, and a Chinese state-sponsored hacking campaign ("Operation PurpleHaze") targeting a vendor in SentinelOne's supply chain. The text emphasizes that even cybersecurity leaders are vulnerable and details lessons learned by SentinelOne in preventing breaches through proactive intelligence and enhanced security measures. Finally, the source presents Technijian as a cybersecurity partner offering services to help organizations address these threats, including threat intelligence, incident response planning, and supply chain risk management. ... Read More