Threat Trends: Breaking Down the 2022 M-Trends Report

It’s that time of year again: Mandiant has just published its M-Trends 2022 report. With almost 100 pages to unpack in this year’s report, host Luke McNamara is joined by Regina Elwell, Senior Principal Threat Analyst and Kirstie Failey, Senior Threat Analyst, who both contributed to the development of this year’s report.  Among the aspects highlighted during the conversation are notable threat actors, including FIN12 and FIN13, the financially motivated threat groups that Mandiant graduated in 2021. The group also discussed the threat trends and techniques that have been observed during the report period. You can follow Regina Elwell at @ReginaElwell and Kirstie Failey at @Gigs_Security Download your copy of M-Trends 2022: https://www.mandiant.com/m-trends  Read how Mandiant tracks UNCs: https://mndt.info/3xwD9n3Read this blog post to learn more about Cobalt Strike and BEACON: https://mndt.info/3Duxg9QView this webinar to learn more about FIN12: https://mndt.info/38UyDVj Read this blog post to learn more about APT41: https://mndt.info/3JQOpgC  Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe where you listen to podcasts. 

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The Defender’s Advantage Podcast explores the world of cyber security and Mandiant through three distinct tracks. Threat Trends: Listen twice a month as host Luke McNamara interviews guests on the latest in cyber security research, the cyber landscape, and the latest news from Mandiant. Frontline Stories: Listen to Kerry Matre monthly as she is joined by notable guests on the frontlines of cyber security, including Mandiant customers, security professionals, and executives​. Skills Gap: Listen to Kevin Bordlemay each month for this series focusing on thoughts, ideas, and initiatives for narrowing the skills gap in cyber security.