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Lessons From The M&S Breach - The 443 Podcast - Episode 333

This week, we discuss a phishing technique that uses a powerful and risky Microsoft 365 configuration setting. After that, we round up everything we know about the Marks & Spencer breach from April and the lessons that all MSPs can learn from it. After that, we quickly cover a new series of vulnerabilities in a popular Bluetooth chipset that could let attackers gain full control over your headphones.

The SOC of Tomorrow Delivered Today: MDR and AI for MSPs

Think building a SOC is out of reach? Think again. With MDR and AI working together, MSPs can now deliver 24/7 protection through what’s becoming an autonomous SOC – one that scales without increasing overhead or alert fatigue. This webinar will show how the modern SOC is already within reach, and how to start offering it. You’ll learn.

Automation and AI in Cybersecurity: $2.22 Million in Savings

Over 2024, the average global cost of a data breach reached $4.88 million. This is 10% up from the previous year and the highest amount to date. These figures, published in the Cost of Data Breach Report 2024, also reveal that companies implementing artificial intelligence and automation in their cybersecurity strategies saved an average of $2.22 million compared to businesses that did not adopt them.

WatchGuard Launches Total MDR to Deliver Full-Stack AI-Driven Security to MSPs Within One Platform

WatchGuard Total MDR brings endpoint, firewall, identity, network, and cloud security into a single portal, delivering real-time, 24/7, AI-driven protection against threats across hybrid environments.

Total MDR: Real-Time Security for the Whole Attack Surface

Most security tools generate alerts and leave the rest to you. Organizations are already drowning in noise, short on time, and stretched thin on security staff. WatchGuard Total MDR replaces noise with action by delivering the response your team doesn’t have time for. This fully managed, 24/7 MDR service continuously monitors detections across your environment across endpoint, network, identity, and cloud to take real action when threats strike.

Top Security Threats Worldwide Q1 2025

Join WatchGuard CSO Corey Nachreiner and Director of Security Operations Marc Laliberte as they discuss key findings from the WatchGuard Threat Lab’s Q1 2025 Internet Security Report. They’ll cover the latest malware and network attack trends targeting small and mid-sized enterprises and defensive tips you can take back to your organization to stay ahead of modern threat actor tactics.

183,000 Companies Were Hit by Cyberattacks on Tech Providers in 2024

Technology plays a vital role in supplier networks and digital ecosystems today. While supply chains used to be primarily physical, digitalization has improved efficiency but also introduced new cybersecurity risks that are often overlooked. As software and digital service providers are often integrated into organizations’ environments, they have become prime targets for cybercriminals looking to scale their attacks.

Firewalls and VPNs in the Line of Fire: How Exploits Are Evolving

Over the past year, cybercriminal activity has shifted toward exploiting vulnerabilities found in company perimeters and infrastructure systems. Attacks are also being carried out within shorter and shorter timeframes. According to data from Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) in 2024, 44% of zero-day attacks affected enterprise-focused technologies, compared to 37% in 2023.

Social Engineering an LLM - The 443 Podcast - Episode 332

This week on the podcast, we cover a recent blog post from Google's Threat Intelligence Group on a financially motivated threat actor's latest techniques for stealing data. After that, we dive into the Model Context Protocol (MPC) that organizations have been rapidly adopting to add functionality to their AI deployments and all of the security risks that it introduces. 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.

WatchGuard Earns 2025 Top Rated Awards From TrustRadius

We’re proud to announce that WatchGuard has earned eight 2025 Top Rated Awards from TrustRadius, a trusted platform where real users share honest feedback. These awards highlight the exceptional value our customers experience across security categories, directly reflecting their reviews and satisfaction.

DBIR 2024: AI Fuels more Cyber Threats though its Impact Remains Limited

The use of artificial intelligence in cyberattacks is now a growing concern. From the automated creation of malware to more sophisticated phishing campaigns, AI’s ability to enhance the scale and effectiveness of threats has become a cause for alarm. However, Version’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) states that only 2% of analyzed data breaches directly involved the use of this technology.

Not All Surprises Are Sweet: 5 Hidden Cyber Threats

At first glance, a donut is harmless, maybe even delightful. But take a bite, and you might find something unexpected inside. Raspberry? Custard? Malware? Okay, maybe not malware (hopefully), but that’s exactly how many cyber threats operate: they hide in plain sight, waiting for the moment you drop your guard. This Donut Day, we’re taking a light-hearted look at five cyber threats that appear harmless but pack a punch.

AI Applications in Cybersecurity with Adam Winston - The 443 Podcast - Episode 331

This week on the podcast, recent guest Adam Winston hops back on to continue our discussion on Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity. This week, we focus on how attackers are using AI, what to worry about and what not to lose sleep over, and guidance for evaluating AI for use within your own organization. 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.

AI and Human Expertise: A Key Alliance in Cybersecurity

While many cybersecurity tasks - like log monitoring, event correlation, or alert classification - are repetitive and operational, they can be exhausting for professionals in the field. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key enabler for automating processes, reducing false positives, and optimizing incident prioritization. However, this does not mean cybersecurity can do without essential human abilities such as creativity and critical thinking.