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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, threats continue to become more sophisticated and pervasive. Among various cyber threats, brute force attacks stand out due to their simplicity and effectiveness. Despite being a basic form of attack, they remain a significant threat to businesses. This blog aims to demystify brute force attacks, explore their various forms, and offer actionable insights on… Read more →

As new threat vectors emerge and cybercriminals leverage sophisticated technologies to orchestrate more targeted attacks, staying ahead of threats is more challenging than ever. We are excited to announce the launch of a new managed security service designed to protect highly regulated data and help ensure critical services are efficiently delivered.  LevelBlue Managed Threat Detection and Response for Government … Read more →

Earlier this year, analysts in the LevelBlue Managed Threat Detection and Response (MTDR) security operations center (SOC) were alerted to a potential ransomware attack on a large municipal customer. The attack, which was subsequently found to have been carried out by members of the Royal ransomware group, affected several departments and temporarily disrupted critical communications and IT systems. During the… Read more →

Stories from the SOC is a blog series that describes recent real-world security incident investigations conducted and reported by theLevelBlue SOC analyst team for LevelBlue Managed Extended Detection and Response customers. Executive summary One of the most prevalent threats today, facing both organizations and individuals alike, is the use of ransomware. In 2021, 37% of organizations said they were victims of… Read more →

Your employees are remote, are your endpoints protected? In recent years, many businesses had already begun planning for a gradual shift towards an increasingly remote workforce, yet fewer had implemented a mobile-first strategy, and some were still formulating strategies. At a gradual pace, IT administrators could handle a small percentage of remote workers and saw the management features of device… Read more →