Month: March 2023
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: 3CX supply chain attack updates
This is a follow-up to the 3CX supply chain attack threat advisory. A malware was found in the 3CX VoIP Desktop Application, which has been delivered to users through legitimate 3CX updates. 3CX has since released security updates, and below...
Tech Time Warp: Remembering the Z80 SoftCard, Microsoft’s first hardware product
Microsoft’s success with the Surface doesn’t change the fact the tech giant is primarily known for software. After all, Windows and Microsoft Office are ubiquitous in corporate life. But don’t let these juggernauts erase memories of the Z80 SoftCard, Microsoft’s...
The benefits of Barracuda’s channel-first approach
At Barracuda, we’ve had a channel-first approach since our inception 20 years ago, and we’re proud of that. Our partner program is the foundation that drives co-selling and active partnering between our channel partners and our sales teams, from pricing and...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Supply chain attack compromised 3CXDesktopApp
A recent compromise has caused trojanized versions of the 3CXDesktopApp executable to be distributed on 3CX’s website as well as pushed through updates. The malicious version of the 3CX application is used to sideload malicious .DLL files. These .DLL files...
Are you leveraging your data effectively to demonstrate value?
As a customer of an MSP, it is great when everything goes well; no problems mean no need to constantly update things; no downtime to impact the business, and there is no reason to pay attention to what you are...
Three reasons to automate MSP business development
When they want to grow their firms, many MSP owners’ first solution is to hire more salespeople. I read an article a few years ago, whose author recommended that if your sales decline, your first response should be to hire...
Repeat ransomware attacks: What’s putting victims at risk?
Despite growing awareness of the risk and impact of ransomware, more effective security measures, and international collaborations to bring down attack groups and disrupt their criminal operations, ransomware remains an enduring and evolving cyberthreat. Every organization is a potential target.
The cybersecurity impact of recent bank failures
MSPs that have financial clients in their portfolios could well be forgiven for being a little jittery. Even industry experts were caught off guard by the sudden struggles in the banking sector. One bank sunk due to old-fashioned business practices,...
Tech Time Warp: Once upon a time, autofill was a novelty
At this point, autofill/autocomplete/autocorrect technology is such a part of our everyday lives that we laugh at autocorrect fails and avoid typing in our address while online shopping whenever possible. But, like everything in the technology world, this convenience was...
What is cyber liability insurance?
As the threat landscape evolves, an increasing number of businesses are turning to cyber liability insurance as a way to help mitigate risk. If you are considering cyber liability insurance for your organization, there are a few things that are...
