Jeff Anderson

have you changed your browser yet?

[Morphisec @morphisec]

Paying the ransom doesn't guarantee recovery - and VECT 2.0 proves it.

We recently analyzed this ransomware and found something that should reframe every conversation about ransomware response: the malware's own design breaks files in ways its decryptor can't fix.

Three of four encryption keys are never saved. Files get renamed before encryption even starts. A buffer mismatch can corrupt files mid-process. Race conditions between threads leave some files renamed, others partially encrypted, others somewhere in between.

The attacker's decryptor assumes everything went cleanly. It rarely did.

This isn't a bug they forgot to patch — it's what happens when you build fast and sloppy malware and then promise victims a recovery you can't deliver.

The takeaway isn't new, but it's never been more concrete: once ransomware runs, you're gambling. Prevention isn't a preference — it's the only option that actually works.

Read our mention in Cybersecuritynews and the full research blog - links in the comments.

[Morphisec @morphisec]

Hot take: Zero Trust doesn’t stop breaches.

(Yeah, we said it.) And yes -
✔️It reduces risk.
✔️It limits access.
✔️It verifies identity.

But it doesn’t stop what happens after execution begins. And that’s where most security strategies fall apart.

So what actually works?

Stopping the attack before it executes. That’s the idea behind preemptive cyber defense, and why it’s becoming critical in an AI-driven threat landscape. We broke it down visually in this infographic:

✅Where Zero Trust fits
✅Why detection isn’t enough
✅How preemptive defense changes the outcome

Because the goal isn’t just better detection. It’s Zero Breach.

Full infographic link in the comments.

[CXOTALK @cxotalk]

An Enterprise Browser that keeps data in the source application doesn't break the data traffic and therefore doesn't see inside that traffic.
-- Mike Fey, CEO & Co-Founder @Island_io
https://t.co/GUDDLmBwW4

#CXOTalk
#CSO #IT #EnterpriseBrowser #Cybersecurity #Browser

[Buchanan Technologies @BuchananTech]

As many employees, customers and friends step into the festive Diwali weekend, let's embrace the spirit of joy & togetherness. Wishing everyone a weekend filled with light, happiness, and success. ✨

Happy Diwali in advance from the Buchanan team! 🪔

#HappyDiwali #Diwali2023

[Island.io @island_io]

Our team will be in Vegas August 9-10 at booth #1474 to show you how the #EnterpriseBrowser helps work thrive by placing it in its most natural environment. Want to meet up? Reach out and we’ll be in touch. #blackhat2023 #futureofwork @BlackHatEvents

[Island.io @island_io]

Some ideas are so powerfully simple, they aren’t embraced at first. They need time to sink in.

Introducing “The Game Changers” - the stories of our customers & how they’re using Island to change the world of enterprise work.

Watch all stories here: https://t.co/UT8d1Iy5g6

[Island.io @island_io]

CISOs of Boston - Brian Kenyon will be in town on Nov 30 to describe what The Enterprise Browser security can do for security, productivity, and work itself at
@Evanta's CISO Executive Summit.

https://t.co/sxEkg9LRc6

[Island.io @island_io]

This national retailer needed a safe & smooth way to go from “I want it” to “I bought it” and its VDI solution wasn’t it.

Learn how the #EnterpriseBrowser completely transformed their point of sale experience across their several thousand showroom floors: https://t.co/ZPanf6l91n

[Island.io @island_io]

A browser just won Best Enterprise Security Solution of 2022.

A browser.

To figure out how The Enterprise Browser went from brand new category to @SCMagazine's Best Enterprise Security Solution of 2022, let’s rewind to how it all started.

https://t.co/8ohr8uofrC

[Island.io @island_io]

We don't take it for granted when we see our hard work recognized like this.

It reminds us of what we've been blessed to achieve until now. And it pushes us to double down on our mission moving forward.

Back to work.

[Island.io @island_io]

“It’s time we give control of [the browser] back to the enterprise.”

There’s a better way to approach contractor and third-party access. Our Chief Strategy Officer Brian Kenyon joined the CyberWire Daily podcast to talk about it. Listen here: https://t.co/zZ0amVB8jl

[Island.io @island_io]

We could tell you about our amazing 3 days at InfoSec Europe last week. The non-stop activity at our booth, the excitement of people seeing The Enterprise Browser in action. The connections made with security experts across the industry.

But why not show you instead?

[Island.io @island_io]

At Island, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional security & operational control.

So we’re proud to announce we've successfully completed a SOC2 Type 2 compliance audit of #TheEnterpriseBrowser & Island Cloud platform – with no deficiencies found. https://t.co/ykZ6rIhrvR

[CDM Media @CDMmedia]

But what if the browser was designed for the enterprise? What could that do for security, productivity and work itself?

Great questions and session by Michael Fey, Co-Founder and CEO, #Island. #cdmmedia #ciocisosanfranciscosummit

[Island.io @island_io]

What does the most widely adopted open source project look like inside?

Introducing Chromium 101 - a blog series that dives into all things Chromium - the open source project powering Chrome, Edge & most major browsers such as Island. Read our 1st blog: https://t.co/V0ypk7QQZ2

[Island.io @island_io]

At InfoSec Europe, our CTO Dan Amiga will present #TheEnterpriseBrowser and share what changes when the browser is designed for the enterprise. Catch him at the Innovation Showcase on June 23, stop by Stand T68 to say hi & see The Enterprise Browser for yourself.

[Island.io @island_io]

What exactly makes #TheEnterpriseBrowser different from other security solutions?

It’s time to get the facts straight.

Here are the 5 most common myths about The Enterprise Browser and the truth hiding behind them: https://t.co/Jtl3QUjtUH

[Island.io @island_io]

Last week we headed to the @RSAConference and @Gartner_inc Security Summit to show (not tell) some of the industry’s finest why this new category of #EnterpriseBrowser is literally exploding.

Looking forward to seeing you at future events, including InfoSec Europe next week!

[Island.io @island_io]

VDI provides the protection enterprises need, but it always comes with the biggest trade-offs.

What if the browser itself gave you better protection & policy control, without any of the pain or expense?

Learn more about #TheEnterpriseBrowser:

[Island.io @island_io]

About 90% of start-ups fail, and of that stunning figure, 10% fail within their first year.

For every unicorn, there are a lot of gray mules.

Co-founder and CEO Mike Fey shares 3 lessons learned from building a successful start-up from the ground up. https://t.co/X2VAZiLpgK