Avertium

10/16/2026

💥 FLASH NOTICE 💥

CVE-2026-0257 is an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Networks GlobalProtect in PAN-OS and Prisma Access. Attackers can exploit it to establish unauthorized VPN connections and gain access to internal networks.

Qilin and Settra are actively exploiting the flaw for credential theft, lateral movement, and deployment.

Organizations running vulnerable deployments should patch immediately and audit for unauthorized VPN sessions.

https://loom.ly/8g3wT_w

10/15/2026

Too often, organizations treat security and as separate initiatives, yet many already have powerful capabilities within Microsoft that can help bridge that gap.

By assessing risk, designing secure configurations, and continuously protecting your environment, organizations can move beyond checklist-driven compliance to a program that is continuously monitored, threat-informed, and audit-ready by design.

Download the guide to learn how Avertium's Assess, Design, Protect approach helps organizations transform their investments into stronger , streamlined compliance, and a continuously improving, audit-ready program.

🖱️https://loom.ly/45yfv5w

Maximize your Microsoft security investment. Learn how to unify security and compliance while reducing risk and tool sprawl.

10/14/2026

💻 (BEC) has long relied on manipulating people. But as organizations grant AI agents access to business systems, workflows, and data, attackers are beginning to target the agents themselves.

A recent article highlights an emerging threat: attacks designed to manipulate AI agents into taking authorized actions on behalf of an attacker. Through techniques like prompt injection, threat actors may be able to influence AI-powered workflows, redirect payments, expose sensitive information, or gain deeper access to business environments.

As accelerates, security awareness must evolve beyond protecting people alone. The next generation of social engineering attacks may target the digital workforce, too. 🔗 https://loom.ly/3YhbPa0

10/13/2026

Building a security program from the ground up is challenging. Doing it while transitioning away from a longtime service provider without disrupting operations is even harder.

See how a healthcare nonprofit partnered with Avertium to create a cloud-first program, align its environment with principles, and gain 24x7x365 protection through and Defender for Endpoint.

The result: improved compliance, operational continuity for nearly 200 users, stronger threat protection, and reduced financial risk.

Read the customer story: https://loom.ly/y3bdNPM

10/09/2026

💥 FLASH NOTICE 💥
The China-linked ransomware group Warlock conducting an active, multi-month campaign targeting critical infrastructure organizations across Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.

The group exploits unpatched vulnerabilities to gain initial access to victim networks, then deploys web shells, EDR/AV-killing tools, and for network-wide encryption.

Organizations with on-premises or hybrid SharePoint deployments in sectors remain at significant risk of operational disruption, data theft, and ransom extortion. Details: https://loom.ly/lLC7JSQ

10/08/2026

AI adoption starts with data security.

When a growing healthcare technology company set out to embrace AI, it faced a familiar challenge: fragmented access, expanding data exposure, and the need for stronger governance following multiple mergers and acquisitions.

Working with Avertium, the organization leveraged , a Data Security Workshop, and a Copilot Readiness Assessment to uncover security gaps, strengthen , and build a clear roadmap for secure . The result was a stronger foundation for innovation without compromising security or compliance.

Read the full customer success story: https://loom.ly/BQbZtqs

10/07/2026

We’re excited to be sponsoring this year’s Tech Mixer XIV, Portland’s premier technology event!

Join Matrix Networks on October 16 at the Oregon Zoo for an afternoon of networking, live demos, insightful keynotes, and great conversations with the local tech community.

Looking forward to connecting with fellow technology leaders and innovators. See you there! 🦦 https://www.mtrx.com/tm14/

10/06/2026

Are your servers actually protected or just assumed to be?

As organizations prioritize , , and identity protection, server security is often overlooked or misunderstood. Yet servers remain one of the most critical attack surfaces in modern environments.

In our latest thought leadership blog, Rob Wille breaks down the complexities of for Servers, explains the differences between Plan 1 and Plan 2, and shares how organizations can align workload protection with real business risk, compliance requirements, and operational needs.

Read it now: https://www.avertium.com/blog/demystifying-server-protection-with-microsoft

10/02/2026

💥 FLASH NOTICE 💥
Apple has released emergency security updates for iOS and iPadOS addressing CVE-2026-86950, a critical vulnerability in CoreGraphics, a fundamental system component across and iPadOS devices.

confirmed this zero-day is being actively exploited in extremely sophisticated, highly targeted attacks against specific individuals.

The vulnerability is typical of spyware operations, intelligence collection, and surveillance attacks targeting journalists, activists, executives, government personnel, and security researchers.

Users of affected iPhone and iPad devices should update to iOS 26.7.1 / iPadOS 26.7.1 immediately.

Full details 🔗 https://www.avertium.com/flash-notices/apple-coregraphics-zero-day-remote-code-execution-active-exploitation

10/01/2026

Many organizations invest heavily in but struggle to fully operationalize and optimize their tools.

Avertium's Fusion for Microsoft transforms Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR into a unified, always-on security operation powered by AI, expert analysts, and Cyber Fusion Centers.

With , organizations can:
✅ Detect and respond to threats faster
✅ Reduce alert fatigue and false positives
✅ Improve visibility across endpoints, identities, cloud workloads, email, SaaS, and data
✅ Optimize Microsoft security investments and reduce operational complexity
✅ Gain 24x7x365 monitoring, investigation, and response

Learn more about Fusion MXDR for Microsoft:

Strengthen cyber resilience with XDR plus MDR for expert-led protection, faster response, and reduced risk.