@Horizon3Attack
@Horizon3Attack
Posting the POC is grossly irresponsible. The ease of this attack means most security vendors have a POC, but we are all deliberately NOT posting it. Spend your time helping protect people, not enabling threat actors. The community needs time to patch & remediate.
The U.S.
#DoD
confirmed on Friday that personal information and credit card data of some 30,000 U.S. military and civilian personnel has been compromised in a breach affecting a DoD’s third party contractor.
#infosecurity
#networksecurity
We are loving Robin Robins Boot Camp in Nashville. Come hear Blackpoint’s very own Travis Brittain talk about cyber risks in Legends Ballroom E-G this afternoon at 2:30 pm CT.
What’s
#AI
as a service, and how can it enable
#MSPs
? Watch for Episode 7, coming soon!
@jimmyhatzell
will share how the new
@HatzAIx
will bring the capabilities of a data scientist to the SMB via MSPs.
WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to Gemini Louis, CEO of GSTAR Technology - he won the GoPro HERO 7 that we were giving away in collaboration with our
@webroot
partners 😊 Nice job and we hope that you make some really sweet videos.
#winner
#DattoCon19
#datto
#giveaway
#msp
#Maryland
is the first state in the country to incentivize businesses to purchase
#cybersecurity
protections locally with the passing of
#SB288
, according to Stacey Smith, Ex. Director of
@buymdcyber
. Read more below:
Join us in welcoming David Rushmer as Director of Threat Research! Leading our newly launched Adversary Pursuit Group (APG), David will provide threat intel on developing TTPs and new cyberattack trends. Check out the press release here:
IT Nation is off to the races today! We wish we could see you all in person, but we'll make the best of it - make sure to come chat with us at the Blackpoint Cyber booth! You could even be entered to win a Nintendo Switch...
#ITNExplore20
#ITNExplore
#ITNation
#MDR
#MSP
Good morning, IT Nation—who’s ready for day one of IT Nation Explore 2020? We sure are! Remember to use
#ITNExplore20
to follow along with all the action and share your Explore experience.
ATTN: The SOC team advises Fortinet users to avoid an authentication bypass vulnerability by updating their FortiOS/FortiProxy versions to 7.2.2. The SOC will continue to monitor CVE-2022-40684 for IoCs, but has not seen any in our partners’ environments thus far.
The Blackpoint Cyber team is at Connect IT 2021! Please stop by our booth for some cool swag and enter for a chance to win an exclusively-branded ORIGIN Millennium gaming computer.
[1/2] IMPORTANT: Blackpoint SOC is actively monitoring a new Microsoft exploit that allows code execution directly from Office products. This exploit abuses the remote template feature in Microsoft Word and allows an attacker to fetch malicious code without detection in a...
The Blackpoint Cyber team had a great time at NextGen+ Conference 2021! Thank you to everyone who attended our boardroom presentation and stopped by our booth. We had a lot of great conversations.
The Unfair Fight has been joined by one of the world’s best fighters, Georges St-Pierre! Tune in to the newest episode as he chats with Blackpoint’s CEO, about his philosophy on training, fighting, and recovering.
Thrilled to share that we have secured a $190 million investment from
@BainCapital
and
@Accel
to propel our next phase of growth through our elite cybersecurity ecosystem.
Grateful for the confidence they have placed in our vision!
#MSP
The Blackpoint Cyber website got an online facelift! We aim to reflect our unwavering dedication to partners through upgraded branding and resources. Head to our blog to read all about the enhancements to our website.
The Blackpoint Team is here in beautiful
#Orlando
for the The IT Nation Evolve and Connect conferences this week! We have so many exciting things in store; a VIP party, new swag, and two great talks - find us at Booth 511.
#ITNConnect19
#ITNation
#ITNationEvolve
#Connectwise
[1/2] UPDATE: Apache has released another Log4j version 2.17.1 (Java 8), 2.12.4 (Java 7) and 2.3.2 (Java 6). It fixes a newly discovered remote code execution (RCE) CVE-2021-44832 via JDBC Appender when the attacker controls configuration.
ReCON 2022 has wrapped! Thanks to everyone that attended and participated this year We’re excited to join forces with more MSPs as they bolster their defenses and level up their sales game.
#ReCON22
#Blackpoint
Don’t let hackers use the applications you trust against you. Join Kevin, Erich, and Justin on June 20 for an enlightening webinar on how Managed Application Control can fortify your defenses. Register now!
AnyDesk's recent compromise could've been a door for threat actors, but our SOC has it under control! With enhanced visibility & our Managed Application Control offering, we're keeping MSPs safe. Dive into our response, and see why it matters.
Blackpoint SOC is aware of two RCE vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft’s SMB and RPC protocols. While we have not observed any Indicators of Compromise in our partners’ environments, we recommend that you patch immediately.
Since 2014, we've been operating on the belief that no one should go into the unfair cyber fight alone. 9 years later, we've carved out a niche protecting MSPs and their customers from cyber threats. As we celebrate our 9th anniversary, we're excited for what the future holds!
An MSP channel expert has joined the Blackpoint Cyber ranks as our Director of Channel Engagement! We’re excited to forge new relationships with Christine leading the charge of our upcoming partner program. To learn more, read our press release here:
Ever wonder what costs consumers bear as a result of their
#IoT
devices being
#hacked
? This is just one of the questions that
@BerkeleyISchool
#ProjectRIoT
attempts to answer in their report, Quantifying Consumer Costs of Insecure IoT Devices
What a weekend! Congrats to
@KKirkwoodRacing
on a 7th place finish in the Long Beach Grand Prix! Thanks to our MSP friends for energizing discussions about business growth through cybersecurity. A big shoutout to
@NinjaOne
for joining in on an epic weekend!
#FastestMDR
#MSP
The good news is, Microsoft’s protection is pretty great, says Redha Morsli of
@FSiStrategies
. But then there's the bad news...
Catch more on accelerating your Microsoft defenses in our full on-demand webinar:
#MDR
#MicrosoftSecurity
#MSP
The Unfair Fight is joined by a new show host, David Rushmer! Tune in as Blackpoint’s new Director of Threat Research adds ongoing expertise on cyber threat intelligence, breakdowns emerging attack vectors, and shares ongoing industry insights.
Watch now:
Compliance can be hyper-efficient and simple. Join us on Wednesday, March 16 and we’ll demo how Blackpoint LogIC streamlines your compliance preparations. Attendees will be entered in a raffle for a $200 Amazon gift card. Register here!
A global survey of
#infosec
decision-makers found 92% of respondents have
#security
policies to manage
#IoT
devices, yet 53% lack sufficient tools to enforce the policies, according to a Forrester Research report.
#FridayFeeling
Take your security stack to the next level in Q2. Partner with Blackpoint’s fully managed cybersecurity ecosystem. Join our live demo of MDR on April 5 to get started!
Congratulations to our long-time board member, Chris Inglis, on his recent nomination to join President Biden's team as the National Cyber Director. Mr. Inglis is the man for this position in every way, and we know he will do everything in his power to protect our country.
Blackpoint’s new podcast, The Unfair Fight, is launching this Wednesday, March 23! Hit ‘subscribe’ and never miss an episode where we get real and talk all things cybersecurity with leading cyber defenders in the channel.
IMPORTANT! The Blackpoint APG team is actively monitoring a new zero-day affecting Microsoft Exchange Servers. No patch currently available. Blackpoint recommends following the temporary containment measure outlined in the GTSC article. More info to come.
When faced with adversity, we either run; or we fight.
Our critical mission at Blackpoint is to use our experience and technology to stand with you and provide you the tools you need to win the unfair fight. Become a partner today
#wintheunfairfight
#mdr
Threat actors are looking for ways to destroy your VLAN and your VMs. They know that's often where your backups sit.
That's why secure cloud networking is so important.
Watch the full webinar on demand - it's chock full of tips on securing your cloud!
Blackpoint SOC continues to actively monitor the Apache Log4j remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability currently exploited in the wild. To stay informed on key takeaways, our recommendations, and the latest threat intel, follow our developing blog post.
Team Blackpoint had a fantastic time at this weeks’ Channel Company XChange event! Congrats to our giveaway winner, Christie! Enjoy your new Oculus Quest 2 VR headset. 🙌
Check out our first Tech Tuesday blog post as we dive into an attack attributed to the HAFFNIUM group & Tarrask malware campaign. Join our new Adversary Pursuit Group (APG) and get closer to the action.
Experience a day in the life of a SOC analyst! Join Blackpoint's Capture the Flag pre-day event at Right of Boom.
Due to demand, the event is full—but you can still sign up for the waitlist!
#RightOfBoom2024
#CTF
#blackpoint_APG
Ever received an
#email
that looked a little suspicious to you? In December, one of our
#MDR
customers was targeted by a
#spearphishing
campaign - our
#Threat
Research team then picked apart the
#malware
On October 26 at 2 PM EST, join our Head of APG and Senior Partner Success Manager to discuss how intel from Blackpoint’s SOC can help you develop strong business practices to properly defend your customers. Register now!
Proud to be a Diamond sponsor of NerdioCon 2024! Looking forward to an amazing conference in the Dominican Republic. Planning to attend? Be sure to check out our events and sessions!
#NerdioCon2024
#MSP
In this week’s episode, Blackpoint’s leadership breaks down the threat group, HAFNIUM, as well as shares advice for budding security professionals. Subscribe and tune in:
[2/2] While we have not observed any indicators of compromise in our partners’ environments, we recommend that you follow ConnectWise’s recommended mitigation steps and patch immediately. As this situation develops, we will send out further updates.
#tech
#cybersecurity
Our latest episode of The Unfair Fight just dropped and features special guest Dave Sears, former US Navy SEALs commander and trusted national security commentator. Tune in for the in-depth discussion and hear insights from a true leader. Watch here:
In our latest Tech Tuesday blog post, we examine the BlackCat threat actors' exploitation of free trials for enterprise-level software as part of ransomware campaigns.
Learn how they use these unaltered tools, and how to identify the threat actor here.
Never underestimate the threat of business email compromise,
#phishing
, and
#ransomware
. Contact Blackpoint Cyber today to protect your business and your clients! 👇
Event season is back! There's nothing better than coming together with other industry leaders to educate, support, and talk shop with MSPs. Check out our latest blog to see where Team Blackpoint will be this fall.
We’re proud to be the Diamond sponsor of Right of Boom 2024!
Looking forward to getting back to Boom and meeting partners and other MSPs. Sign up for this amazing conference and attend our pre-day event!
Register today!
#RightOfBoom
#Vegas
#MSP
#infosec
MacKenzie took time out to play beer pong—or beard pong?—with two very bewhiskered hackers, Matt Lee & Jason Slagle. Watch for Ep. 2, coming soon, when they'll field ping pong balls and cyber questions over plastic cups of brew.
#MSPpodcast
#BeerPong
Today, Blackpoint Cyber holds in remembrance all the warriors who gave their lives so that we may live in peace and freedom. Thank you to all our veterans and active military across the world. Your dedication and bravery are never forgotten.
Our latest Blackpoint Command session is only two days away! Join the Blackpoint community as we learn from Brian Blakely, founder of Cosant and CISO at Transact Campus. Register now!
Our team has been heads down this month, working hard to make our partners' experience even better. Catch up on the latest from us, with the Blackpoint Brief our monthly e-newsletter!
Don't miss the Cyber Security Panel at
@KaseyaCorp
Connect IT Global TODAY from 11:15AM - 12:15PM PT (2:15 - 3:15PM EST)! Featuring our fearless leader Jon Murchison, Mike Hanauer from
@SKOUT_CYBER
, and Kyle Hansloven from
@HuntressLabs
.
#connectitglobal
Listen to our latest episode of The Unfair Fight to hear Jon Murchison, Xavier Salinas, David Rushmer, and Robel Campbell discuss the use of ISO files within malware, Uber’s MFA-induced hack, and Exchange’s zero-day.
Happy Holidays from the Blackpoint Family! To our partners, clients, and friends near and far - have a wonderful holiday with your family and friends and we'll see you in the New Year!
Cheers to you. 🍷
#happyholidays
#happynewyear
#cheers
#cheersto2020
Attacking RDP isn't a new technique, but has risen over the last two years. Learn how threat actors target small businesses and how to protect against the attacks here:
Time to tune in! For this episode of The Unfair Fight, we welcome former US Navy SEALs commander Dave Sears to share his leadership experience and insights on overcoming adversity through a strong, cohesive team. Subscribe and listen now!
For over a year, we've been leading the charge in MDR for the cloud. Combatting escalated incidents within minutes and defeating almost 1,400 cases of BEC, we're the experts you can trust. Learn more about Cloud Response in our newest slick sheet!
The day has arrived! Blackpoint University’s FREE
#MSP
business education courses are now available. 101-level courses to enhance your business acumen and empower you for growth.
Start working on your unofficial MSP MBA today!
#BlackpointUniversity
And that’s a wrap on Blackpoint’s live presentation at this year’s Right of Boom! Great turn out and we are excited to be here. Come say hi and chat with us at our booth about adding 24/7 MDR to your stack today.
ATTENTION: Blackpoint SOC is aware of a Windows Win32k driver vulnerability (CVE-2021-40449) being exploited to deploy a remote access trojan (RAT) known as MysterySnail.
Blackpoint’s SOC has observed Gootloader being used to achieve initial access. We advise users to be cautious of zip archives & to block IoC 93.115.29[.]50 in their firewall. We’ve acted upon this IoC in our partners’ environment & will continue to monitor & protect our clients.