Globalscape Breach ((better))
Globalscape's vulnerabilities must be viewed within the larger context of attacks on managed file transfer software. In 2023, the (exploited by the Cl0p ransomware gang) compromised over 2,700 organizations. Because Globalscape is owned by Fortra —the same company that owns GoAnywhere MFT , which was also breached—security researchers have intensified their focus on Globalscape to prevent similar mass-exploitation events. Mitigation and Remediation Strategies
Globalscape's own research highlights that the majority of data breaches in this sector stem from employee negligence or the use of insecure "shadow IT" file-sharing tools rather than direct software exploits. globalscape breach
