Category: Featured
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Veeam Backup security flaws
There were recently six vulnerabilities discovered in Veeam Backup and Replication. One of them is an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE), while the other five include authenticated RCE, arbitrary file deletion, low-privileged multi-factor authentication (MFA) setting modification and MFA bypass,...
Tech Time Warp: Back to school and back to hacks
Now that we are past Labor Day, school is back in session across the United States—which means summer vacation is over for cybercriminals, too. Let’s dive into this week’s edition of Tech Time Warp. The education sector is increasingly a...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Cicada3301 ransomware variant
A new ransomware variant has been found, known as Cicada3301. It exhibits similarities to the defunct BlackCat (ALPHV) operation, and it targets both Windows and Linux systems. Review the details in this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn how this variant...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Chrome zero-day vulnerability
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Chrome has been identified, allowing unauthorized access and potential remote code execution on affected systems. Continue reading this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory for more information and to safeguard your systems now. What is the threat? The...
Three new reports from ITRC: H1 breaches, 2023 trends, and a new toll scam
As longtime readers of this space already know, I’m a big fan of the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Their regular breach reports provide lots of highly detailed statistics, their trend reporting is invaluable to help project the future of...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: VMware ESXi vulnerability exploited by BlackByte ransomware
BlackByte ransomware group is actively exploiting CVE-2024-37085, a recently patched authentication bypass vulnerability in VMware ESXi hypervisors. The exploitation of this flaw has led to the deployment of ransomware across victim networks. BlackByte ransomware group has marked it as a...
Data migration expertise: A must-have for MSPs
Managed service providers (MSPs) that have data migration expertise are finding their services are in more demand than ever. A survey of 300 application and software development, IT, and security leaders conducted on behalf of Onymos, found that more than...
2024 MSP Midyear Outlook: Adapting to shifting markets and leveraging emerging trends
As we approach the second half of 2024, managed service providers (MSPs) are at a critical juncture. The ever-changing landscape of technology, cyber threats, and market demands presents both challenges and opportunities. In our recent “The Evolving Landscape of the...
Tech Time Warp: Bidding adieu to AppleTalk
Fifteen years ago, Apple quietly discontinued one of its innovations from the 1980s: the AppleTalk networking protocol. When Apple released Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard), it ended support for its proprietary local area networking system, moving fully to TCP/IP-based...
Ask an MSP Expert: Optimizing marketing resources to boost ROI
Deciding where to invest your marketing dollars and how to amplify your reach can be daunting. It’s important to tailor your strategy to your unique strengths and audience, considering there is no global blueprint that all MSPs must follow. Learn...
