Issue: SonicWall has announced a critical error has been discovered in their SMA100 devices. This vulnerability allows for remote code execution and, in turn, allow remote data access or control of remote systems.
Resolution: SonicWall has released an update that any SMA100-level device user should apply immediately.
Risk 2: High
Issue: Microsoft has announced an extreme vulnerability within their SharePoint infrastructure. The flaw has already grown to impact thousands of SharePoint configurations, including multiple ransomware attacks. This is one of the largest vulnerabilities we have seen this year and with the fastest time to exploit.
Resolution: Microsoft has released a patch. If you self-manage your SharePoint config, you should update immediately. If you rely on M365, your update should be applied already. If you rely on a third party, please confirm with them that the patch has been applied.
Risk 3: Medium
Issue: Microsoft has released 78 small patches for Windows 10/11. The majority of these patches are minor or feature-related.
Resolution: Users should update Windows when they are able to do so.
Announced Data Breaches
Dell
WineLab
AMEOS Group
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