The Ultimate Guide to Endpoint Detection and Response
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).
What to know about Endpoint Detection and Response
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a critical component in modern cybersecurity strategies, focusing on the real-time detection, investigation, and mitigation of cyber threats targeting endpoints such as laptops, desktops, servers, and mobile devices. As cyber threats evolve in complexity and frequency, organizations increasingly rely on EDR solutions to gain deeper visibility and improve response times against sophisticated attacks.
The recent stories under this tag highlight advancements in EDR technologies, including integrations with AI and machine learning to enhance threat detection capabilities. They demonstrate the growing adoption of extended detection and response (XDR) platforms, which unify multiple security components to provide a broader scope of protection across networks, cloud workloads, and endpoints. Readers will find discussions on evolving challenges like ransomware surges, insider threats, and the rising importance of proactive security measures. Insights into the partnerships, product launches, and industry analyses offer valuable perspectives for IT professionals seeking to strengthen their organization’s cybersecurity posture through effective endpoint protection and response strategies.
American Endpoint Detection and Response News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Executives & staff split on AI cyber risk at DNSFilter
A new survey shows IT managers are far more concerned than executives about unreported incidents, shadow AI and attackers' use of AI.
While you were doomscrolling: Medusa ransomware hits 500+ victims (and your spaghetti sauce might be listening to you)
The FBI says Medusa has now hit more than 500 victims, with hospitals and other critical sectors among those most exposed.
Thrive appoints John Toney as security services chief
The hire deepens Thrive's push into cybersecurity as customers seek outside help with threat detection, response and risk management.
ArmorCode adds AI agents to Anya security platform
The update aims to cut remediation costs and stop teams wasting time by re-analysing vulnerabilities without enough business context.
AI models breach live systems in cybersecurity tests
Security teams face faster, stealthier intrusions after AI agents managed to breach live systems in controlled tests by Anthropic and OpenAI.
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Stairwell launches Backstory to trace malware variants
Security teams could be missing thousands of related files, as Stairwell says published malware hashes often expose only part of an attack.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Endpoint Detection and Response
CrowdStrike named leader in IDC MarketScape MDR study
CrowdStrike named Forrester XDR leader on AI strength
Atera offers fee-free Robin if AI misses support target
CrowdStrike leads Gartner cyberthreat intelligence quadrant
Pax8 & NinjaOne form global MSP referral partnership
Expert Columns
While you were doomscrolling: Medusa ransomware hits 500+ victims (and your spaghetti sauce might be listening to you)
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
Is the USB making a comeback?
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
Upgrade advantage: More value, less effort for partners, MSPs & MSSPs
Bridging the gap: Cybersecurity breakthroughs and imbalances
Why real cyber protection is a continuous discipline
From breach to recovery - 5 ways to prepare your IT team for the unexpected
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Endpoint Detection and Response News
Mandiant warns of AI agents fuelling new attack risks
Autonomous systems are now creating fresh avenues for code theft, remote execution and runaway cloud spending, Mandiant says.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Guardian for AI agents
The new tools aim to curb prompt injection, data leakage and rogue AI activity as firms deploy agents with wider system access.
AI helped build Gryxa malware operation, report says
ReliaQuest says a single operator may have used a commercial AI coding agent to build malware, a console and update pipeline across 324 hosts.
Google Cloud urges stronger cyber basics amid AI attacks
As attackers use AI to speed up phishing and malware, companies are being told that multi-factor authentication and patching matter more than ever.
ESET brings private scanning tools to AWS Marketplace
AWS customers can now buy ESET's file-scanning software through existing accounts, speeding deployment for cloud security teams across three regions.
Clop-linked web shell hits Windchill in new exploit
Manufacturers face credential theft and engineering-data loss after a tailored Windchill web shell tied to Clop exploited CVE-2026-12569.
eScan rewards top channel partners with Thailand trip
The trip aims to keep resellers aligned as cyber security demand shifts and vendors rely on local partners for sales and support.
Picus report finds gaps in post-compromise defence
Organisations still miss most stealthy intrusions after logins, as Picus found only 14% of simulated attacks triggered alerts and exfiltration defence was 7%.
SonicWall launches endpoint security service for MSP market
Smaller businesses could gain cheaper ransomware protection as managed service providers get a new endpoint security option from SonicWall.
NeuShield adds exfiltration protection to Data Sentinel
By blocking stolen-logins abuse at file level, the new feature aims to curb both data theft and ransomware even after an account is compromised.
MedusaHVNC malware hijacks live browser sessions on Windows
Windows users face session theft risk as MedusaHVNC lets attackers operate in hidden browser desktops using existing cookies and log-ins.
Ransomware attacks speed up as hackers use AI tools
Manufacturers faced the heaviest ransomware pressure as AI tools and faster intrusions left defenders with less time to react.
Cato partners with CrowdStrike on security workflow
Security teams will gain a single workflow for incidents as the new tie-up links network and endpoint telemetry across investigations, hunting and visibility.
ThreatDown adds shadow AI & identity tracking tools
Security teams face higher breach costs as ThreatDown expands visibility over unsanctioned AI tools and machine accounts in one console.
The Gentlemen tops ransomware rankings in Q2 review
Ransomware activity stayed elevated in Q2, with 2,252 named victims and The Gentlemen overtaking Qilin to top the rankings.
Bitdefender flags Windows bind links that blind EDR
Windows fleets could be left blind to malware once attackers gain admin rights, as Bitdefender says bind links can fool endpoint security tools.
ESET warns of AI abuse & quishing surge in attacks
Malicious AI skills are helping criminals steal data and run malware, while QR-code phishing climbed 146% in the latest ESET report.
Picus launches AI platform to validate real exploits
Security teams may be able to cut false alarms as Picus says its new platform proves whether a vulnerability can actually be exploited.
Gentlemen ransomware gang supplies EDR killers to affiliates
ESET says the gang's operator-backed toolkit could help affiliates bypass defences faster, widening the threat to businesses worldwide.
Intezer launches MCP server for security AI agents
The new server lets security teams feed Claude and Codex with case history and triage logic, reducing manual alert handling.