Kiteworks Fixes Critical Flaw Found During Nine-Hour Precautionary Shutdown

Kiteworks recently identified and addressed a critical security vulnerability during a scheduled precautionary shutdown that lasted nine hours. The company worked with federal intelligence authorities over the weekend to resolve the issue. The vulnerability was previously unknown and is confined to a capability used by less than 1% of Kiteworks' customer base. The shutdown led to the discovery of this flaw, which has now been fixed. Kiteworks took this precautionary measure to ensure the security of its systems. The vulnerability was resolved through the company's collaborative efforts with federal authorities.