Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) accounts can be hijacked by malicious actors using various methods, leading to data theft, reputational damage, and disruption. Security tools like Darktrace can combat this by analyzing user and network behavior to identify unusual activity and halt unwanted actions. Given the risk posed by unauthorized activity, it’s crucial for organizations to have robust SaaS security measures in place. Darktrace’s suite of products can detect and contain hijack attempts and prevent further escalation.

Developer guilty of using kill switch to sabotage employer’s systems
A software developer, Davis Lu, has been found guilty of sabotaging his former employer’s systems by installing custom malware and a “kill switch”. After being