In today’s 2-Minute Tech Briefing, ransomware attacks on outdated SonicWall devices highlight M&A cybersecurity blind spots. OpenAI expands data-residency options to speed global enterprise adoption. And CISA warns high-value users against unencrypted messaging as nation-state spyware campaigns rise. Today’s briefing covers the security gaps, cloud evolution, and privacy concerns shaping enterprise IT decisions.
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Hello and welcome to your 2-Minute Tech Briefing from ComputerWorld. I'm your host. Arnold Davick, reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Here are the top IT news stories you need to know for Thursday, December 4th.
First up from CSO online, a new report warns that ransomware attacks involving SonicWALL SSL VPNs may signal a much deeper problem for enterprises that is legacy tech inherited through mergers and acquisitions.
Researchers found recent Acura ransomware incidents often began with attackers compromising outdated SonicWALL devices acquired from smaller companies. These are devices IT teams didn't even know were on their networks. The takeaway M and a due diligence must include cybersecurity.
From Computerworld, OpenAI is expanding data residency options for chatgpt, enterprise, chatgpt, edu and API customers. The Change allows data at rest to stay in regions, including India, the UAE and Australia. Analysts say this eliminates compliance with regional data privacy rules, one of the biggest blockers to enterprise adoption.
Storing regulated data locally means banks, insurers, hospitals and public sector organizations can now move from small pilots to full scale AI deployments. Also from Computerworld, the US cybersecurity and infrastructure security agency is renewing its warning about using unencrypted text messaging, especially for high value targets.
The agency says nation state actors are increasingly deploying spyware and social engineering attacks against messaging apps, emphasizing that standard SMS do not guarantee end to end encryption. Google is testing full encryption, and Apple says it will add encrypted RCS support in upcoming operating system updates.
Until then, experts recommend sticking to signal or WhatsApp for protected conversations. That's today's 2-Minute Tech Briefing, for more enterprise tech news visit Computerworld, CSO online, and don't forget to like and subscribe to the TechTalk YouTube channel.