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⚠️ ‘Compliance’ is Just a Word — The Reality of It is Changing the IT Channel from Within

There was a time when an MSP could avoid dealing with compliance simply by eschewing regulated clients. That time is over. With more MSPs realizing the benefits of building security programs around frameworks — even without mandates from regulators — the bar on service and security is rising. Compliance quietly left the realm of checkboxes to become a signal of MSP maturity and security prowess.

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📞 AI-Enhanced Voice Phishing is on the Rise

Think you could spot a fake voice on the phone? AI-powered vishing is the latest cyber threat targeting companies’ trusted business channels — using lifelike voice clones to trick even experienced employees into giving up credentials and CRM access. In this post, we look at real attack stories and strategies for staying safe against this AI-powered threat.

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⚠️ Threat Updates

🔴 AI-Assisted Salesforce Attacks Expose 275 Million Patient Records Across Healthcare (8/18/25)

A nationwide campaign orchestrated by the ShinyHunters group exploited flaws in Salesforce CRM security, compromising more than 275 million patient records in multiple healthcare organizations. Cybercriminals used targeted voice phishing and payload delivery to sidestep MFA, signaling a dangerous escalation in AI-driven healthcare data exfiltration. » More Info

🔴 U.S. Federal Court System Breach: Sensitive Judicial Records Exposed (8/10/25)

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts uncovered unauthorized access to sensitive federal judiciary databases, including electronic case filings, sealed indictments, confidential informant details, and non-public warrants. Nation-state actors are suspected. Public access to affected systems was curtailed as agencies investigate, underscoring the high-value risk posed by legal records repositories. » More Info

🗨️ Parting Words

“Security always feels excessive — until it’s too late.” ― Robbie Sinclair, Director of Corporate Security, Network Associates

Are you a vCISO or MSP looking to operationalize security programs? Let’s discuss how Blacksmith Infosec proves that compliance is an opportunity, not a struggle that has to be packaged in FUD!