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April 2021 Newsletter from Infrastructure Security Support

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Infrastructure Security Support April 2021, Newsletter: Covering IBM Security SiteProtector, IBM QRadar Network Security [formerly IBM Security Network Protection (XGS)], and IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System (GX) troubleshooting, news, announcements, training opportunities and how-to articles for users and administrators.

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April Super Tuesday XPU 4104.08194 Release
PAM update 4104.08194 contains 10 new events, 23 new moderate event responses, and 23 new aggressive event responses.
March Rapid-Release XPU 4103.23203 Release
PAM update 4103.23203 contains 1 new events, 1 new moderate event responses, and 1 new aggressive event responses.
March Mid-Month XPU 4103.18182 Release
PAM update 4103.18182 contains 7 new events, 0 new moderate event responses, and 0 new aggressive event responses.
IBM QRadar Network Security firmware update 5.5.0.8
IBM QRadar Network Security firmware version 5.5.0.8, a firmware update for the XGS NGIPS platform, includes the following defect fixes to the IBM QRadar Network Security firmware Version 5.5.0.7. Additionally, this technote includes compatibility, installation, and other getting-started information.
IBM QRadar Network Security firmware update 5.4.0.13
IBM QRadar Network Security firmware version 5.4.0.13, a firmware update for the XGS NGIPS platform, includes the following defect fixes to the IBM QRadar Network Security firmware Version 5.4.0.12. Additionally, this technote includes compatibility, installation, and other getting-started information.
 

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2021 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index Reveals Peril From Linux Malware, Spoofed Brands and COVID-19 Targeting
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Over Half of Malware Delivered via Cloud Applications
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URL Phishing Campaign Hides Attack Behind Morse Code
A very old way to send messages has found new life. Threat actors used Morse code in a new URL phishing campaign detected early in February 2021, according to Bleeping Computer.
IBM Security: Data Breaches From Stolen Employee Accounts Most Common and Most Costly
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Modified date:
16 April 2021

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ibm16442897

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