Rapid7 Layoffs and Refrigeration System Vulnerabilities

Rapid7, a leading vulnerability management platform, has laid off 100 employees, while a refrigeration system vulnerability was exploited to gain unauthorized access to a Boeing 737 aircraft.

Bottom line: Rapid7's vulnerability management platform is not immune to market fluctuations.

What's happening: Rapid7's layoffs were reportedly triggered by a $40 million loss in revenue, while a vulnerability in the PCTel PRC-800 refrigeration system was exploited by an unknown attacker to gain unauthorized access to a Boeing 737 aircraft.

What to do: Security leaders should monitor PCTel's system for potential vulnerabilities and review Rapid7's platform to identify areas for improvement.

Source: SecurityWeek