Company
Date Published
Author
Falcon
Word count
2347
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The CrowdStrike Falcon OverWatch 2019 Mid-Year report provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving threat landscape, highlighting a significant increase in eCrime activities across various industries. The report details how the free exchange of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) among adversaries has led to more sophisticated and strategic attacks, emphasizing the importance of robust security measures. It includes a breakdown of the top targeted industries and adversary techniques, mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, revealing that common attack methods like spear-phishing and exploitation of public-facing applications remain prevalent. The report also presents case studies of notable intrusions against organizations in sectors such as telecommunications and healthcare, illustrating the diverse range of adversary tactics and the necessity for proactive threat hunting and strong security postures to mitigate risks. Moreover, it offers recommendations for organizations to enhance their defense strategies using advanced technologies like AI and machine learning, while also leveraging managed detection and response services such as Falcon OverWatch for comprehensive threat mitigation.