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Stories from the SOC – WannaCry malware

CyberSecurity Insiders

Stories from the SOC is a blog series that describes recent real-world security incident investigations conducted and reported by the AT&T SOC analyst team for AT&T Managed Threat Detection and Response customers. This particular event confirmed our suspicion that this was, indeed, the WannaCry malware.

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Ransomware. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. RAM scraper.

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Introducing next-generation firewall from Palo Alto Networks to support 5G-enabled IoT, OT and IT use cases

CyberSecurity Insiders

Next-generation firewalls from Palo Alto Networks with AT&T Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) solutions are designed to help protect enterprises while optimizing security performance for these new use cases. They also help reduce complexity by assisting the customer with ongoing configuration changes to their firewall policies.

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Threat Protection: The REvil Ransomware

Cisco Security

The REvil ransomware family has been in the news due to its involvement in high-profile incidents, such as the JBS cyberattack and the Kaseya supply chain attack. Yet this threat carries a much more storied history , with varying functionality from one campaign to the next. Creating a mutex. This is a common occurrence with software.

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NFL Teams Up with Cisco to Secure Super Bowl LVI

Cisco Security

Umbrella prevents phishing, malware, and ransomware anywhere users go – from the headquarters, to branch offices, to remote locations. Cisco Secure Firewall – Today’s more complex environments require a firewall that can keep up. It also safeguards connections to cloud applications without sacrificing performance.

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Cybersecurity in the Evolving Threat Landscape

Security Affairs

A Dynamic, Complex Threat Landscape Today’s cyber threat landscape is characterized by its dynamic and complex nature. No longer confined to isolated malware or phishing attacks, threats now encompass a wide range of sophisticated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by cybercriminals and nation-state actors alike.

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Becoming an MSSP: Tools, Services & Tips for Managed Security Services

eSecurity Planet

The research shows that cyber threats like ransomware have become a top priority for business executives and boards of directors,” said Jon Oltsik, an analyst with ESG. Not surprisingly, 46% said ransomware protection was one of their top five spending priorities.

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