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The Silent Breach: Why Third Parties Are Cybersecurity’s Greatest Hidden Threat

Silent breaches expose hidden vulnerabilities in third-party networks. Learn why they happen, their impact, and how to protect against them in 2025.

Feb 24, 2025
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Ransomware Review January 2025: Clop’s Cleo Exploit Fuels a Record Month

Get the latest insights from our monthly ransomware roundup: 546 incidents in January 2025, Clop’s CLEO exploit continues, and tips to reduce risk.

Feb 21, 2025
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Focus Friday: Addressing Third-party Risks in Pan-os, Ivanti Connect Secure, Zimbra, and Cacti Vulnerabilities

Explore third-party risk impacts of PAN-OS, Ivanti, Zimbra, and Cacti vulnerabilities, plus how Black Kite’s FocusTags help mitigate them efficiently.

Feb 14, 2025
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Key Takeaways From the 2025 Third-party Breach Report

Discover key trends from the 2025 Third-Party Breach Report, including ransomware shifts, regulatory impacts, the rise of continuous risk monitoring.

Feb 13, 2025
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Black Kite Research Exposes the “silent Breaches” Lurking Within Interconnected Ecosystems

Discover Black Kite’s latest research exposing hidden breaches within interconnected ecosystems and the risks they pose to your supply chain.

Feb 11, 2025
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Ransomware Review December 2024: Funksec’s Meteoric Rise and the Growing Threat of Raas

Discover key ransomware trends from December 2024, including FunkSec’s rise, RaaS innovations, and LockBit's bold new pricing strategy.

Jan 30, 2025
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Infographic: Healthcare Under Siege – the Ransomware Epidemic

Explore why healthcare is a top ransomware target, with attacks rising 32.16% and patient safety at risk. Learn how to stay protected.

Jan 27, 2025
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Focus Friday: TPRM Insights on Fortigate, Qnap, Mongoose, and W3 Total Cache Vulnerabilities with Black Kite’s Focustags™

TPRM insights into vulnerabilities in FortiGate, QNAP, Mongoose, and W3 Total Cache. Learn how Black Kite’s FocusTags enhance vendor risk management.

Jan 24, 2025
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Why Healthcare Is Now in the Bullseye for Ransomware Groups

Discover why healthcare is a top ransomware target, key stats from recent attacks, and actionable insights to protect your organization.

Jan 22, 2025
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Focus Friday: Third-party Risks From Critical Juniper Junos, Rsync, and Simplehelp Vulnerabilities

Focus Friday analyzes third party risks tied to Juniper Junos, Rsync, and SimpleHelp vulnerabilities impacting enterprise and vendor environments.

Jan 17, 2025
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How to Solve Vendor Outreach During Security Crisis Events

Learn how to streamline vendor engagement during security crises and reduce friction while maintaining visibility and control across third party ecosystems.

Jan 13, 2025
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Focus Friday: Addressing Critical Vulnerabilities in Sonicwall, Ivanti, Progress, and Gocd

This Focus Friday examines critical vulnerabilities affecting SonicWall, Ivanti, Progress, and GoCD, highlighting third party risk exposure and response priorit...

Jan 10, 2025

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