Voice cloning – a growing cybersecurity threat
Just when you think you’re reasonably on top of all the cyberthreats out there, new ones emerge. Say hello to voice cloning. Or don’t say hello to it because you don’t want a scammer to have your voice. Voice cloning made...
Steps to prevent automotive hacking threats for MSPs
Many businesses now have company-owned vehicles, especially ones that didn’t originally have a need for them. As medicine, education, and banking have spread beyond the boundaries of corporate cubicles, more and more enterprises find themselves owning and maintaining vehicles. That’s...
Beware! USB drop attacks persist
MSPs have a pile of challenges when it comes to defending clients from cyber threats, but sometimes little can be done when physical and human elements are involved. One of the oldest “tricks” in the hackers’ arsenal is the “USB...
Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) are becoming a cybersecurity staple
While the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) has been a part of the cybersecurity vocabulary for some time, its importance has grown, especially in terms of its significance as part of routine cybersecurity workflows. CISA has thrown its weight behind...
MSPs must become healthcare providers’ first line of defense
The threat to cybersecurity in the healthcare sector has grown so acute, that the United States Senate held hearings in mid-March to discuss what can be done to mitigate the growing menace.
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,...
Navigating the National Cybersecurity Strategy for MSPs
Changes to cybersecurity policy and strategy at the Federal Government level means MSPs will have to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment in the years ahead. “That is not surprising as it often takes a little while for the law...
Why updating cybersecurity awareness training is vital
Cybersecurity awareness training is the most potent weapon MSPs can use to defend against breaches and cybercriminals. However, it is essential to remember that the training is not a one-and-done proposition, it needs to be updated continuously, and the trainers need...
Ransomware continues to impact schools
The city of Des Moines, Iowa, is accustomed to seeing its schools close in January, but the closings usually involve snow or ice, not a cyberattack. On January 10 and 11 of this year, however, Des Moines Public Schools were...
What else is on the horizon for MSPs in 2023?
We see many reports each year, but when a Google-owned entity puts out its thoughts, we tend to pay closer attention. Recently, Google subsidiary Mandiant released its 2023 cybersecurity threat report highlighting trends to keep an eye on in the...
