Light reflects off glass panels on Salesforce Tower through the fog in San Francisco on July 31, 2018. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
Okta thwarted the supply-chain attack with security controls it had in place. Zscaler did not. Their experiences provide insights into the root of a much broader problem.
The incident follows a spree of ransomware and extortion attacks targeting multiple U.S.- and U.K.-based retailers, including grocery stores. The logistics company said its operations are impacted.
Harry Coker testifies during his confirmation hearing to become the national cyber director before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Nov. 2, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
From left, Mandiant’s Jurgen Kutscher, Kevin Mandia and Sandra Joyce participate in a panel discussion at the Google Cloud’s Next technology conference in Las Vegas on April 9, 2024. (Scoop News Group photo)