Month: August 2024
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Windows SAC and SmartScreen design flaws
A design flaw within Windows Smart App Control (SAC) and SmartScreen has allowed attackers to launch programs without triggering a security warning. Review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to find out how to prevent attackers from exploiting this flaw and keep...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical zero-day vulnerability in Apache OFBiz
CVE-2024-38856 is a new Apache OFBiz ERP system critical zero-day vulnerability. If you are using this system, please continue reading this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn which steps you should take to mitigate your risk. What is the threat? Researchers...
An MSP’s role to helping customers navigate through changes
The technology industry is constantly changing, and managed service providers (MSPs) need to step in to help customers navigate these changes, especially in the wake of a merger or acquisition. It is usually accompanied by substantial changes in licensing and...
Predictions for the future of AI in cybersecurity
Threat actors are improving their attacks by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in every way. AI makes every attack from deepfakes to credential stuffing cheaper, better, and faster. The good news is that the security industry also has access to AI capabilities, and AI-enhanced...
Ask an MSP Expert: How to maximize inbound marketing strategies
Inbound marketing can be a challenge for many businesses, including managed service providers (MSPs). This is especially true in today’s ever-evolving technology landscape led by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Learn what you can do to improve your inbound...
Tech Time Warp: The golden age of Minitel
With all eyes on Paris thanks to the 2024 Summer Olympics, it makes sense to turn our attention to a uniquely French chapter in technology history: the Minitel. You may remember this innovation from your French language textbook, much like...
Ready, set, DORA
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has been slowly rolling out in Europe since 2023, as I highlighted in this post back in March. By January 2025, it will be in full effect. We could make cheeky comments about Dora...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: VMware ESXi flaw exploited by ransomware group
A VMware ESXi vulnerability, known as CVE-2024-37085, has been discovered and it is actively exploited by several ransomware groups. Review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn how to limit the impact of this flaw. What is the threat? CVE-2024-37085 is an...
