Assura Team

Assura, Inc.

Overview: Akamai researchers have identified a significant privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows Server 2025, termed “BadSuccessor.” This flaw exploits the newly introduced delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSAs) feature, allowing attackers to impersonate any Active Directory (AD) user, including domain administrators, without altering existing accounts or group memberships. Key Details: Impact: ... Read More

Although once just a staple of science fiction, AI-powered tools are now a pillar of modern security compliance management services. No mere chatbots, these headline features enhance systems’ cybersecurity by detecting threats, predicting vulnerabilities, and responding to incidents in real time. But as this software garners more attention, we must ... Read More

Higher education institutions store vast amounts of sensitive information, including student and personnel records, financial details, and proprietary faculty research. This accumulated data makes schools an ideal target for bad actors in the modern cyberscape, yet such dangers are further heightened by colleges’ and universities’ unique technology requirements. Therefore, implementing ... Read More

While digital transformations have given state, local, and education (SLED) organizations unprecedented operational flexibility, threat actors are looking to exploit their new vulnerabilities. A virtual frontline has formed, and cybersecurity measures must defend against a rising tide of cyber threats. Ransomware attacks, phishing schemes, IoT vulnerabilities, and more make it ... Read More

Overview: We hope you had a fantastic holiday! Unfortunately, the Grinch might have left one last surprise for us – Tenable has identified a critical issue affecting Nessus Agent versions 10.8.0 and 10.8.1, causing some headaches for vulnerability management teams. A recent plugin update has rendered these agents offline and ... Read More

As organizations increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, the stakes have never been higher. Cybersecurity compliance is necessary to safeguard sensitive data, maintain customer trust, and avoid costly fines. With a constantly shifting threat landscape, evolving regulations, and the rise of new technologies, businesses must prioritize cybersecurity posture improvement to stay ... Read More

As the year comes to a close, State, Local, and Education (SLED) organizations must resharpen their focus on strengthening their cybersecurity defenses. With the growing complexity of cyber threats and the need to safeguard valuable data, it’s vital for SLED organizations to stay ahead of risks. Cybersecurity compliance consulting services ... Read More

What happens when passion, talent, and opportunity collide in the university’s tech scene? Meet David Nathanson and Daniel Garay, the freshmen duo who took the University of Richmond’s Capture the Flag (CTF) competition by storm. With David bringing his coding journey from Nicaragua and Daniel harnessing his self-taught skills in ... Read More

Overview  Assura, Inc. has been made aware of this attack pattern, has taken steps to detect it in our managed services, and is following the attack in the blogs of security researchers who found this campaign. A recent phishing attack campaign has attackers installing a virtual machine (VM) on your ... Read More

Get ready for a very special Unmasked. Joining us in this episode is Nick Serfass, CEO of RVATech. For those not in the Richmond area, RVATech is on a mission to ignite the growth of the technology sector, the success of technology companies, and the vibrancy of the technology community ... Read More