The increase in security tools used for digital protection has led to greater complexity and increased vulnerability. Most companies have over 75 management systems, each with unique interface, update schedules, and potential vulnerabilities. The amount of security tools has risen 30% in the last three years. More tools lead to redundant efforts, increased costs, and greater vulnerability. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are leading a push for consolidation, using advances in AI and cloud computing to merge these tools and simplify security operations.
Salt Typhoon used custom malware JumbledPath to spy on U.S. telecom providers
China-linked APT group Salt Typhoon has been using a custom malware named JumbledPath to spy on US telecom providers. Insikt Group highlighted that several US
