Tag: Managed XDR
How Managed XDR helps MSPs stay ahead of heightened cyber activity
Just before the start of the conflict in the Middle East, Barracuda Managed XDR’s global Security Operations Center (SOC) observed a sharp surge in cyber activity—specifically, a ten‑fold increase in malicious traffic coming from Iran and targeting the United States....
That’s not our admin: The blind spots that open doors to attackers
Lessons from around 600,000 security alerts analyzed by Barracuda Managed XDR Takeaways In 2025, 90% of ransomware incidents exploited firewalls, and the fastest observed ransomware case took three hours from breach to encryption. The most widely detected CVE vulnerability dates...
Barracuda Assistant arrives in Barracuda Managed XDR dashboard
We’re excited to announce that Barracuda Assistant, our AI-powered support companion, is now available directly within the Barracuda Managed XDR dashboard. With this launch you get instant access to answers, step-by-step guidance and all the how-to resources you need, without ever...
Barracuda launches Entra ID Backup Premium to strengthen Microsoft Identity data recovery
Barracuda has introduced Entra ID Backup Premium, a SaaS-based solution designed to help organizations recover Microsoft Entra ID data beyond the platform’s default 30-day retention window. The launch adds a critical layer to identity protection, enabling fast restoration of users,...
The SOC case files: XDR contains two nearly identical attacks leveraging ScreenConnect
Take a look at this edition of ‘The SOC case files’ to see how Barracuda’s Managed XDR team recently helped two companies mitigate incidents where attackers compromised computers and install rogue ScreenConnect remote management software. The incidents were neutralized before...
SOC Threat Radar — May 2025
In this edition of the SOC Threat Radar, Barracuda Managed XDR’s security solutions, threat intelligence, and SOC analysts highlight key developments from the past month that organizations should have on their radar, including: A 38% rise in attacks targeting FortiGate...
Medusa ransomware and its cybercrime ecosystem
Greek mythology says the Medusa was once a beautiful woman until Athena’s curse transformed her into a winged creature with a head full of snakes. Because of her power to petrify anyone who looked directly upon her face, she is...
7 cybersecurity trends highlighting the case for managed XDR
As the digital threat landscape becomes increasingly sophisticated, managed service providers (MSPs) face mounting pressure to adapt their cybersecurity offerings. One of the most effective solutions available today is managed extended detection and response (XDR). This approach integrates multiple layers...
The future is now: AI-driven innovation in Barracuda XDR
The rapid proliferation of cyberthreats is forcing the cybersecurity industry to rethink defenses. Innovative, AI-powered security solutions are urgently needed to protect against evolving attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and sophisticated and potentially business-crippling AI-enabled threats. Barracuda Managed XDR is...
Is EDR, MDR, or XDR the right solution for your MSP?
It’s no secret cyberattacks have grown in both complexity and numbers. New attack types have emerged while familiar ones have evolved, thus creating a critical need for strong cybersecurity solutions in place. MSPs and their customers have an opportunity to...
