Glossary
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Software delivered and managed by a vendor over the internet, consumed through a browser or API rather than installed locally. SaaS shifts patching and infrastructure security to the provider, but leaves the customer responsible for identity, access configuration, and data-sharing settings — where most SaaS breaches originate.
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TeamPCP Supply Chain: CERT-EU Confirms Cloud Breach, 1000+ SaaS Environments Affected
CERT-EU confirms European Commission cloud breach via TeamPCP supply chain campaign. Mandiant identifies over 1,000 compromised SaaS environments.
M-Trends 2026: Evolving Ransomware, Persistence, and SaaS Attack Vectors
M-Trends 2026 reveals critical shifts in adversary TTPs: destructive ransomware, zero-day exploitation for persistence, and voice phishing for SaaS access.