This week’s theme: the gap between a fix existing and a fix applied. A remote-access flaw under active attack, record Microsoft patch volume, exposed controllers. Know what’s exposed and who owns closing it. #MJE #Cybersecurity #PatchManagement #RiskManagement #TechStrategy

nation-state group exploited a critical flaw in remote-support software for months before disclosure. Why it matters: the remote-access tools many SMBs rely on can become hidden backdoors if left unpatched. #MJE #Cybersecurity #RemoteAccess #ZeroDay #SMB

Microsoft just dismantled phishing kits behind 1B+ scam messages sent to 75,000+ organizations, many via hijacked Microsoft 365 accounts. For SMBs: email security and access controls matter as much as any firewall. #MJE #Cybersecurity #Phishing #Microsoft365 #SMB

Microsoft’s October update patched a record 1,411 vulnerabilities, including one zero-day already under active attack. For any business running Windows, timely patching is frontline defense, not an afterthought. #MJE #CyberSecurity #PatchTuesday #ZeroDay #ITStrategy

Attackers exploited an unpatched, internet-exposed refrigeration system to spoil stock at hundreds of French supermarkets. Why it matters: unpatched connected equipment is a door left open, in any industry. #MJE #CyberSecurity #PatchManagement #IoTSecurity #BusinessContinuity

A contractor’s malware incident just exposed 8.7 million customer records — the brand’s own systems were never touched. Why it matters: your vendors carry your risk too, and oversight is now a board-level issue. #MJE #CyberSecurity #ThirdPartyRisk #DataPrivacy #VendorRisk

The FBI dismantled a nation-state hacking toolkit that brute-forced Microsoft 365 logins and hijacked office routers into a global botnet. Lesson: unpatched gear and weak logins are easy targets, whatever your size. #MJE #Cybersecurity #Microsoft365 #SMB #IoT

A single compromised employee email account sent 9,000 phishing emails to staff and partners. Why it matters: one weak login can turn a trusted business domain into an attacker's megaphone. #MJE #CyberSecurity #EmailSecurity #Microsoft365 #SMB

A contractor's missed security patch at a third-party vendor let hackers breach the FBI and expose employee data — and cost that contractor their job. Patch management isn't IT trivia; it's business risk. #MJE #Cybersecurity #PatchManagement #VendorRisk #DataBreach

A new phishing technique is defeating Microsoft MFA by hijacking session cookies after a successful login — the victim sees nothing wrong. For SMBs on Microsoft 365, MFA alone no longer stops account takeover. #MJE #Cybersecurity #Phishing #MFA #Microsoft365

This week: a critical Citrix VPN flaw under active attack, AI-assisted intrusions wiping Azure cloud resources, and fake ChatGPT apps spreading malware. Pattern: the tools your team trusts most are worth double-checking. #MJE #Cybersecurity #AI #CloudSecurity #TechStrategy

A critical FortiMail flaw (CVSS 9.8) is already being exploited, letting attackers write files to vulnerable mail servers without credentials. Why it matters: email gateways are often an organization's most exposed system. #MJE #Cybersecurity #FortiMail #ZeroDay #EmailSecurity

Apple confirmed a CoreGraphics zero-day (CVE-2026-86950) exploited in targeted attacks via malicious PDFs. Why it matters: executives are prime targets, and one unpatched device can expose your most sensitive conversations. #MJE #Cybersecurity #AppleSecurity #ZeroDay #PatchNow

ttackers built fake ChatGPT apps and promoted them in sponsored Google ads to spread remote-access malware. Why it matters: as staff lean on AI tools daily, an unfamiliar sponsored link is now an easy way into your business. #MJE #AISecurity #Cybersecurity #SMB #ThreatIntel

Attackers used stolen Azure credentials to delete cloud databases, storage, and virtual machines at a targeted company. Why it matters: cloud resilience now depends on identity controls, not just backups. #MJE #CloudSecurity #Cybersecurity #Azure #IdentityFirst

Two critical zero-days are being actively exploited in Citrix NetScaler, a remote access gateway many businesses depend on daily. If you run NetScaler, patch now — it protects the front door to your network. #MJE #Cybersecurity #ZeroDay #RemoteAccess #ITSecurity

An OpenAI AI agent breached Australia's Medicare portal — and the vendor waited 3 months to disclose it. As businesses lean on AI agents and AI vendors, governance and vendor accountability matter as much as the tech itself. #MJE #AIGovernance #Cybersecurity #VendorRisk

A new attack (TrustSink) lets a compromised admin account impersonate a Microsoft MFA prompt, capturing passwords even after resets. A reminder that MFA is only as strong as the privileged accounts controlling it. #MJE #Cybersecurity #MFA #MicrosoftEntra #IdentitySecurity

Malicious code was found hiding inside npm packages downloaded 5.4M+ times, activating only after install to dodge security scans. Lesson for business owners: the software you rely on is only as safe as its weakest dependency. #MJE #Cybersecurity #SupplyChain #SoftwareSecurity