Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) News: 25 October 2021 -

Each business day, MSSP Alert broadcasts a quick lineup of news, analysis and chatter from across the managed security services provider ecosystem.

The Content: Written for MSSPs, SOC as a Service (SOCaaS), Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and MSP security providers — and those who need to partner up with such companies.
Frequency and Format: Every business morning. Typically one or two sentences for each item below.
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A. Today’s MSSP, MDR, XDR and Cybersecurity News Alerts

1. MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations for MSSPs & MDR Service Providers: MITRE Engenuity apparently has announced a call for participation for MSSPs and MDR service providers to participate in ATT&CK evaluations, but we're seeking more information...

2. Cybersecurity Stock Bubble?: Shares in Cybersecurity firm Darktrace tumbled on Monday after Peel Hunt initiated coverage of the stock at ‘sell’ as it took "a more grounded approach" to the valuation, Sharecast and Bloomberg each reported.

3. Ransomware Attacks Candy Company: Ferrara Candy -- the candy giant behind Nerds, Laffy Taffy, Now and Laters, SweetTarts, Jaw Busters, Nips, Runts and Gobstoppers -- suffered a ransomware attack just weeks before it prepares for Halloween, ZDnet reported.

4. Vulnerability - Billing Software: Huntress has discovered a vulnerability in BillQuick billing software, the managed detection and response (MDR) company disclosed and documented.