Kiteworks urges customers to stop using platform after warning from federal intelligence agencies

Kiteworks is advising its customers to stop using the platform due to a potential threat. The company's chief information security officer, Frank Balonis, stated that federal intelligence authorities have provided credible threat intelligence suggesting a threat actor may target certain Kiteworks systems. This warning prompted the company to take action to protect its customers. The nature of the potential threat is not specified, but it is considered serious enough to warrant immediate cessation of platform use. Kiteworks received the threat intelligence directly from federal authorities, leading to the precautionary measure. The company is taking steps to address the potential vulnerability.