Month: December 2025
AI in 2026: Hype vs. reality
Well, here we are. 2026 has arrived, and chances are you’ve overindulged—not just in food and drink, but in consuming endless “expert” predictions about the year ahead. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed that nearly every forecast has...
A look back at 2025, with an eye on 2026
It’s hard to believe 2025 is already nearing the rearview mirror. As the year winds down, SmarterMSP.com spoke with a variety of cybersecurity experts to reflect on this year’s major developments and what they anticipate as we head into 2026....
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: SonicWall SMA 100 appliance vulnerability
A SonicWall SMA 100 vulnerability, tracked as CVE‑2025‑40602, is actively being exploited in the wild. SonicWall has issued patches, and CISA added the flaw to its KEV catalog, requiring federal agencies to patch by Dec. 24, 2025. Read this Cybersecurity...
Barracuda Assistant arrives in Barracuda Managed XDR dashboard
We’re excited to announce that Barracuda Assistant, our AI-powered support companion, is now available directly within the Barracuda Managed XDR dashboard. With this launch you get instant access to answers, step-by-step guidance and all the how-to resources you need, without ever...
Tech Time Warp: The transistor quietly slips on to the scene
Today it’s widely accepted one of the greatest — if not the greatest — inventions of the modern world is the transistor, and it’s well known that the defining demonstration of the transition took place Dec. 23, 1947. But this...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Cisco AsyncOS zero-day vulnerability
Cisco has disclosed a zero‑day vulnerability in AsyncOS that is actively being exploited, with a CVSS of 10.0. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the CVE to its KEV catalog. Review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to reduce exposure...
Customer management incentive programs fuel MSP growth
Customer retention has always been a priority for managed service providers (MSPs), but IT vendors are now placing even greater emphasis on it—and backing that focus with financial incentives. Doubling down on customer retention Amazon Web Services (AWS), for example,...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: FreePBX critical vulnerabilities
Several vulnerabilities in the FreePBX platform have been disclosed and patched, including a critical authentication bypass and flaws enabling SQL injection and arbitrary file upload. Read this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory for an analysis, remediation steps, and detection guidance. What is...
Tip Tuesday: How to use your PSA to simplify client compliance
Your clients need to meet stringent regulations to avoid fines and legal repercussions. As their managed service provider (MSP), they trust you to help them. Balancing the growing demand for compliance with limited resources is complex, especially when workflows vary...
Global Cyber Threats: December 2025 roundup
As we close out the year, it’s a good time to step back and assess the vulnerabilities being flagged by national cybersecurity agencies around the world. I routinely monitor updates from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and Australia’s—both among...
