Month: June 2026
Tech Time Warp: The Manchester “Baby” and the birth of the stored program computer
At 17 feet long and nearly 7 ½ feet tall — and weighing in at almost a ton — it might seem silly today that the “Small-Scale Experimental Machine” built in 1948 at the UK’s University of Manchester was nicknamed...
AI-driven zero-day threats are reshaping MSP patch management
As artificial intelligence (AI) models become more adept at discovering zero-day vulnerabilities—and generating malware to exploit them—organizations will increasingly turn to managed service providers (MSPs) to accelerate patching as part of a broader effort to strengthen application security. AI models...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Fortinet credential exposure
Security researchers have reported a large-scale “FortiBleed” compromise involving exposed Fortinet/FortiGate firewall and VPN credentials. The incident could affect tens of thousands of devices worldwide. Review the Cybersecurity Threat Advisory now to protect your clients’ systems. What is the threat?...
MRR growth, done right: What MSPs can learn
The core of effective marketing isn’t complex: Focus on a few activities that support visibility, credibility, and business development. Don’t believe me? Consider one of the IT services companies we work with. They followed the simple approach outlined below and...
MSPs: It’s time to rethink email security in the age of AI
The age of AI is fundamentally reshaping how MSPs deliver email security. AI-driven attacks are more sophisticated, accessible, and scalable than ever before, forcing a shift from traditional, point-in-time filtering to continuous monitoring and rapid response. Email security is no...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Microsoft Teams TURN relay exploit
Threat actors are using a custom backdoor to route their command-and-control (C2) traffic through Microsoft Teams’ TURN relay infrastructure. This technique blends malicious traffic with legitimate Teams communications. As a result, attackers can bypass traditional network defenses, maintain covert access...
The hidden data risks of MSP acquisitions
MSP consolidation is accelerating, yet most clients treat an acquisition as a routine business update—a new logo on invoices or a new account manager. In reality, far more is changing behind the scenes than branded T-shirts and welcome kits. In...
Cost vs. value in the age of AI
One of the most common causes of churn in the MSP world is a customer’s perception that they are not receiving real value. There are many reasons for this, and the challenge is only becoming more pronounced as AI continues...
AI won’t be replacing MSP SDRs anytime soon
Every MSP vendor at every trade show you’ve attended this year has told you that AI is going to replace your sales team. Some of them are selling AI. So take that with a grain of salt. Here’s what I...
Tech Time Warp: The legacy of Stuxnet
These days, USB drive security risks are clear — and cloud storage now serves as an alternative to portable storage. But 16 years ago, the humble USB drive was the carrier for what many still consider the most sophisticated malware...
