The Elastic Security Intelligence and Analytics team is dedicated to researching and disseminating information about the latest cybersecurity threats, including vulnerabilities, malware campaigns, and threat actors, to empower the security community. In a recent roundup, they highlighted their work on several significant threats, such as the Log4j vulnerability, which affected numerous organizations and prompted Elastic to publish extensive guidance on detection and protection using their solutions. They also uncovered the BLISTER malware campaign, identifying a novel loader using valid code-signing certificates to evade detection, and promptly shared their findings with the security community, which led to increased awareness and detection by platforms like VirusTotal. Additionally, the team has focused on beaconing malware attacks, publishing research on how to detect and respond to Cobalt Strike beaconing attacks and other command and control communications. Furthermore, Elastic verified the Operation Bleeding Bear malware targeting the Ukrainian government, swiftly alerting their users and the broader industry. The team's ongoing commitment to identifying and responding to emerging threats ensures that Elastic customers and the wider security community remain well-informed about the latest cybersecurity challenges.