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The past year has been transformative for LevelBlue, marked by the launch of our joint business venture with WillJam and AT&T Cybersecurity. Amid the transition, LevelBlue was recognized as a leading provider of managed network security services, managed detection and response, strategic consulting, and threat intelligence by key cybersecurity publications worldwide. From industry-specific honors for…

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital security, the adage “patch or perish” encapsulates a stark reality. The timely application of software patches is not just a best practice—it is a necessity. The vulnerabilities that lurk in unpatched software can serve as gateways for cybercriminals, leading to severe breaches, operational disruptions, and substantial financial losses. The…

2024 Cyber Resilience Research Unveils US SLED Sector Challenges New data illuminates how US SLED leaders can prioritize resilience. US SLED (State, Local, and Higher Education) organizations find themselves at the intersection of progress and peril in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The latest data underscores that the trade-offs are significant and pose substantial risks…

Executive Summary Establishing persistence on a system allows a threat actor continued access or process execution across system restarts or other changes. For this reason, monitoring for and investigating persistence indicators are key components of any robust cybersecurity platform. Two common persistence techniques are using AutoStart Execution of programs during system boot or logon (T1547)…

In today’s interconnected digital world, businesses are constantly under threat from cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and devices. One of the most persistent and silent threats that organizations face is computer worms. These malicious programs can spread across networks, infecting systems autonomously and wreaking havoc before a user even realizes something is…

Every activity you perform online, whether it is commenting on a news article, sharing something on social media or your shopping preferences leaves a digital footprint. This digital trail helps organizations find more about you. And while it does offer a certain degree of convenience, it can be a real hazard to your online privacy.…

Software-as-a-Service, an acronym for SaaS applications, has become increasingly popular among businesses looking to enhance efficiency, productivity, and scalability. These cloud-based services have exploded in popularity over the last few years, with the net consumption up 18% in 2023 and 130 apps used per business on average. As cybersecurity threats evolve and grow, the risks…

The healthcare industry has undergone significant transformation with the emergence of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices. These devices ranging from wearable monitors to network imaging systems collect and process vast amounts of sensitive medical data based on which they make critical decisions about patients’ health. But at the same time, they also raise…

Each year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month serves as a reminder of the critical role that cybersecurity plays in our lives. Every October, LevelBlue champions this initiative which brings awareness to cyber risks, and promotes best practices to protect against growing cyber threats. Throughout the month, we focused the spotlight on cyber resilience – sharing key trends…

Data theft has become an undeniable geopolitical weapon, and no player has mastered this art quite like North Korea. Rather than relying solely on traditional hacking methods, the regime has adopted a far more insidious approach — exploiting the vulnerabilities of the job market. This might be why fake job ad scams saw a 28%…