This week was a busy one. Microsoft broke patch records and new data confirmed that attackers are getting into networks through identity and not vulnerabilities. Here is what you need to know. Microsoft’s Largest Ever Patch Tuesday Includes Two Zero-Days Already Under Attack Microsoft’s July 2026 Patch Tuesday was the biggest on record. It covered … Read more
To prevent data exfiltration in the AI era, organizations need tighter control over where sensitive data lives and how it’s used with AI tools. Traditional security and DLP were built for files and endpoints, not for conversational, prompt-driven workflows. Secure workspaces help close that gap by keeping data off local devices, controlling how AI tools … Read more
For IT and operations teams, the logistics of shipping devices to remote staff have become one of the biggest hidden drains on time and budget. What once meant handing a laptop across a desk now involves procurement, imaging, packaging, freight, and recovery across borders and time zones. Each step adds delay, risk, and cost. The … Read more
Over the weekend, a suspected cyber-attack on third-party software caused major flight delays and cancellations across Europe.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) has been around long enough that most IT leaders can list its selling points in their sleep: centralized management, tighter security, and easier control of endpoints. But in reality, 2025 is proving to be a much more expensive year for VDI than many budgets anticipated. Between changing licensing models, unpredictable cloud … Read more
Group Policy has long been a cornerstone of IT management — used to enforce lockdowns, deploy software, and manage user environments at scale. But as IT environments evolve, so too must our approach to managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs). In Episode 3 of ThinScale’s Tech Blueprint series, CTO David Coombes breaks down the inner workings … Read more
In the second episode of Tech Blueprint, ThinScale CTO David Coombes shines a light on one of the most overlooked threats in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI): screen scraping malware. In under six minutes, David walks through a live malware simulation that demonstrates just how easily malicious actors can capture and exfiltrate sensitive information — even … Read more
In our first episode of the Tech Blueprint, we put a critical endpoint security threat under the microscope: keyloggers. These silent and often undetected tools can compromise user credentials, access sensitive data, and expose entire systems, all without triggering a single alarm. Join ThinScale CTO David Coombes as he breaks down: Whether you’re managing remote … Read more
Many companies are pulling remote agents back to the office over security concerns, but smart contact centers are proving there’s a better way. In the recent webinar On Demand Agility Meets Enterprise Security, ThinScale and ShyftOff joined forces to explore how zero-trust security can empower flexible workforce solutions without compromising sensitive customer data. Together, we … Read more
In 2025, industry reports show a surge in sophisticated attacks targeting vessels, ports, and offshore assets. Endpoint exposure has emerged as a critical vulnerability, yet it remains one of the least controlled areas in many maritime IT strategies. Maritime Cyber Threats Are Growing—and Evolving According to Dryad Global, 2025 has seen an uptick in AI-assisted … Read more
