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Ask an MSP Expert: Key strategies to converting leads

Ask an MSP Expert: Key strategies to converting leads

Converting leads into sales pipeline is an art, and it starts with the initial conversation you have with a lead. Whether you opt for a phone call or email, the timing and approach are key factors in moving the lead...

/ December 23, 2024
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability

A vulnerability within Adobe ColdFusion could result in arbitrary system file reads and writes. Continue reading this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn how to mitigate your risk. What is the threat? The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20767, was found within the...

/ December 21, 2024
Tech Time Warp
Tech Time Warp: Santy comes to town

Tech Time Warp: Santy comes to town

Twenty years ago, network administrators found themselves dealing with an unwelcome holiday visitor: not Santa, but Santy. Learn all about it in this edition of Tech Time Warp. The Santy worm was malware written in the Perl language. It didn’t...

/ December 20, 2024
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical Windows kernel vulnerability

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical Windows kernel vulnerability

A pointer dereference weakness was discovered within the Microsoft Kernel Streaming Service that would allow an attacker to escalate their privileges to SYSTEM without any user interaction being required. Review the details in this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn how...

/ December 20, 2024
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: New social engineering campaign

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: New social engineering campaign

An active social engineering campaigns uses Microsoft Teams and AnyDesk to deploy DarkGate malware. Attackers are impersonating trusted contacts during Teams calls to deceive victims into installing remote access tools, facilitating unauthorized system access, and deploying the malware. Review the...

/ December 20, 2024
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Microsoft MFA AuthQuake flaw

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Microsoft MFA AuthQuake flaw

A new critical security flaw in Microsoft’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) system has been discovered. It enables attackers to easily bypass the protection and gain unauthorized access to user accounts. Review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn how to mitigate your...

/ December 19, 2024
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: CoinLurker malware exploit

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: CoinLurker malware exploit

Threat actors have begun using bogus software updates to deliver a new stealer malware known as “CoinLurker.” This malware uses cutting-edge obfuscation and anti-analysis techniques, making them frighteningly effective for threat actors. Continue reading this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn...

/ December 19, 2024
network services
Survey suggests opportunities for managed network services

Survey suggests opportunities for managed network services

A global survey of over 500 professionals in the areas of networking, operations, cloud, and architecture finds nearly two-thirds (65 percent) relies on third parties to deliver managed network services. A full 84 percent regularly learn about network issues from...

/ December 19, 2024
Key strategies for MSPs to improve IoT security

Key strategies for MSPs to improve IoT security

As the number of connected devices continues to rise— with the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasting over 55 billion by 2025—managed service providers (MSPs) are facing increasing challenges to deliver security at scale. In October, SmarterMSP.com posted an article about...

/ December 17, 2024
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Ivanti CSA authentication bypass vulnerability

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Ivanti CSA authentication bypass vulnerability

Ivanti has issued a warning about a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in its Cloud Services Appliance (CSA) solution, tracked as CVE-2024-11639. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges without authentication or user interaction, enabling them to bypass security...

/ December 13, 2024