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June 2024

WatchGuard Demonstrates Channel Excellence with Bevy of Recent Industry Recognitions

It is well-known that WatchGuard is 100% dedicated to our channel partners, which means that every deal made, every product sold, and every new customer gained is a win for us both. The relationships we develop with our partners are truly unique and hyper-focused on partner enablement and success. As a result of the success we’ve achieved with our partners, we are thrilled to share that WatchGuard has earned a multitude of channel industry award honors and recognitions in the first half of 2024.

The 443 Podcast - Episode 295 - Snowflake Breach Campaign

This week on the podcast we doscuss two issues from this month's Microsoft patch tuesday that deserve your attention. After that we discuss the recent data theft campain targeting Snowflake customers that has impacted over 100 organizations. We end the episode with an update on the hackers behind the MGM and Caesar's Entertainment breaches last year. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.

Recall Windows Recall - Ep. 293 - The 443 Podcast

Don't miss Episode 293 of The 443 Podcast! Corey Nachreiner and Marc Laliberte dive into a new Microsoft Windows feature that is shaping up to be a security nightmare. Before that, they discussed a new research initiative from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) that could make big improvements in healthcare cybersecurity.

Endpoint malware detection rises by 75%

Cybersecurity continues to be unfinished business for many companies. In a context where digitalization reigns in almost all areas, cybercriminals have more and more resources to draw on and continue to threaten the cybersecurity of millions of organizations. To guide companies and industry professionals through the ever-changing habits of malware, WatchGuard has released a new edition of our Internet Security Report (ISR).

What to Expect from a Zero Trust Approach

Every company has a digital presence nowadays. While this brings numerous benefits for businesses, it also poses a number of risks. Cybercriminals are finding more and more ways to circumvent security measures and access data. If protection is not strong enough, the data of organizations, their customers, and partners could be compromised, with dire consequences for companies.

What is Glupteba and how can you protect your customers from this malware?

Over time, cybercriminals find ways to exploit new cybersecurity breaches, leading to the creation of malware that compromises users' security. Every year, one or more malware variants stand out as new, evasive, or dangerous. According to our Internet Security Report (ISR), last year it was Glupteba.

The 443 Podcast - Episode 294 - Q1 2024 Internet Security Report

This week on the podcast we cover the WatchGuard Threat Lab's Internet Security Report from Q1. In this episode, we discuss the latest trends in malware detections at the network and the endpoint, network attack trends, and malicious domains that targeted WatchGuard customers around the world. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.

Cyber Alert, Ep. 1 | Seattle Kraken | WatchGuard Technologies

If you're protecting the net for an NHL franchise or being the last stop for your IT team, vigilance is key. Join Philipp Grubauer, goaltender for the Seattle Kraken, as he teams up with the Kraken IT team to block cyber threats and keep systems secure. Just like on the ice, when duty calls, you've got to respond fast!

74% of companies do not provide employees with any cybersecurity training

In the digital age, where technology has become indispensable, cybersecurity has become a crucial issue for organizations. Investment in security tools to protect digital assets is increasing; however, the biggest threat often lies in an unexpected factor – human error. Phishing campaigns, weak passwords, or accidental data leaks can put even the most fortified network at risk.

Unified Security Platform for Managed Service Providers

We are WatchGuard Technologies, the answer for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) everywhere. WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform is uniquely designed to support the growing popularity of managed security services in addition to self-managed deployments. It re-envisions security so that it is simplified, powerful, comprehensive, automated, intelligent, transparent, and aligned to today’s service delivery models.

Zero-Trust Application Service: Protect Against Unknown Threats

Are you struggling with unknown threats? Conventional security measures may not catch everything, leaving gaps for harmful applications. Discover how WatchGuard EDR’s Zero-Trust Application Service uses AI-powered threat detection to ensure every application on your system is classified for comprehensive protection. Take a proactive approach to your cybersecurity and keep your systems safe from unknown threats.

The 443 Podcast - Episode 293 - Recall Windows Recall

This week on the podcast, we discuss a new Microsoft Windows feature that is shaping up to be a security nightmare. Before that, we discuss a new research initiative from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) that could make big improvements in healthcare cybersecurity. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.

SIM swapping, an ongoing threat

Although SIM swap scams or SIM swapping have been around for a number of years, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly when they first appeared. An ENISA report states that as early as April 2016, the British media reported an incident of bank account theft using this technique. In the United States, the first documented case of large-scale SIM swapping was the Joel Ortiz case in 2018.