Social engineering attacks exploit human interaction to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information or performing actions detrimental to themselves or their organizations. These attacks can manifest through various channels, such…
Author: Endpoint Magazine
Battling Cyber Threats in the Financial Sector: Comprehensive Strategies for Enhanced Security
Financial organizations remain a prime target for cyber criminals due to the sensitive nature of the data they hold and the potential financial gains from successful attacks. These attacks can…
UK Cybersecurity Regulations and Standards: What You Need to Know
In the United Kingdom, an extensive set of cybersecurity regulations and standards aim to protect organizations from the ever-growing threat of cyber attacks. These measures ensure that businesses and institutions…
Iranian APT Group Strikes Hybrid Azure AD Environments with Devastating Attacks
The Iranian government-affiliated APT group MERCURY, also known as MuddyWater, has been linked to recent destructive attacks targeting organizations with hybrid Microsoft Azure environments. The attacks, disguised as a ransomware…
BlackLotus UEFI Bootkit Threatens Windows 11 Systems, Bypasses Secure Boot
Cybersecurity firm ESET recently reported the discovery of a UEFI bootkit called BlackLotus, capable of bypassing the critical UEFI Secure Boot feature. This dangerous bootkit can operate on fully-up-to-date Windows…
ESET: Gartner Magic Quadrant Challenger
ESET, a privately owned Slovakian company with 30 years of experience in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) industry, holds its position as a Challenger in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Endpoint…
2023 Cybersecurity Trends: The Rise of Weaponized Legitimate Tools
In a rapidly evolving cyber landscape, the basic layer of protection hinges on recognizing malicious tools and behaviors before they can wreak havoc. Security vendors are constantly researching and mapping…
Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms: An Overview
Endpoint protection platforms (EPPs) play a vital role in securing managed endpoints, including desktop PCs, laptop PCs, servers, and mobile devices. These platforms are specifically designed to prevent a wide…
CISA and Sandia National Laboratories Introduce Untitled Goose Tool for Enhanced Azure and Microsoft 365 Security
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories, has unveiled the Untitled Goose Tool, a powerful and flexible hunt and incident response tool designed for…
Bitdefender Profile: Niche Player in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms
Bitdefender, based in Romania and the US, was recently recognized as a Niche Player in the December 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms. The company’s flagship product, GravityZone,…