# SaaS

Type: Technology

Source: Cyber Intelligence Brief — https://getcyberbrief.com/entity/saas
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## Timeline

- **2026-04**: Axios JavaScript Library Hijacked — The Axios library, downloaded over 100 million times weekly, is hijacked to distribute remote access trojans (RATs).
- **2026-01**: H1 2026 Attack Surface Expands — Attacks extend to email authentication, cloud entitlements, software supply chains, AI gateways, remote admin tools, and non-human identities.
- **2025**: Shift to Identity-Based Attacks Begins — Attackers begin shifting away from malware and vulnerability exploitation toward compromising user account credentials.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Darktrace: 100M-Weekly Axios Downloads Hijacked as Cloud Top Attack Target
2026-08-05 00:59:20 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

For cybersecurity teams, the H1 2026 shift to identity-based attacks in cloud and SaaS environments means traditional defenses are failing. Attackers now inherit trust through compromised accounts, libraries, and admin tools, expanding the breach surface exponentially.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/darktrace-100m-axios-hijack-cloud-attack-target

### Okta vs. Zscaler: Navigating the Identity and Zero Trust Market Shift
2026-03-22 04:24:26 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A comparison of cybersecurity leaders Okta and Zscaler reveals a divergence in growth trajectories as the industry shifts toward Zero Trust and AI-driven security. While Okta faces slowing revenue growth and valuation pressure, Zscaler maintains high-double-digit momentum and strong Rule of 40 performance.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/okta-vs-zscaler-cybersecurity-market-analysis-2026

### SaaS Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: The New Frontier for Cybercriminal Exploitation
2026-02-19 02:15:35 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) supply chains, leveraging interconnected application ecosystems to bypass traditional perimeter defenses. This shift highlights a critical visibility gap in SaaS-to-SaaS (S2S) communications and OAuth permission management, turning third-party integrations into high-value attack vectors.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/saas-supply-chain-cybersecurity-weak-links

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