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Tech Time Warp: Wishing the world a “Merry Christmas” via text for 33 years

Tech Time Warp: Wishing the world a “Merry Christmas” via text for 33 years

This week’s Tech Time Warp goes back thirty-three years ago when a 22-year-old software engineer in the UK started what is now a modern holiday tradition: sending Christmas greetings via text. Neil Papworth sent the first SMS text message to...

/ December 26, 2025
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Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: HPE OneView vulnerability enables RCE

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: HPE OneView vulnerability enables RCE

A newly disclosed vulnerability, tracked as CVE‑2025‑37164, affects the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) OneView product and has been assigned a CVSS score of 10.0. Read this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory for more details and recommended steps to protect your environment. What...

/ December 25, 2025
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Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: n8n vulnerability

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: n8n vulnerability

The n8n workflow automation platform vulnerability, tracked as CVE‑2025‑68613, enables authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via expression injection in workflow definitions. Review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory for actionable steps to mitigate your risk from this flaw. What is the...

/ December 24, 2025
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Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: New SantaStealer malware

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: New SantaStealer malware

A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) info-stealer, SantaStealer, is actively promoted on Telegram and underground forums, with operators reportedly beginning its release ahead of year-end 2025. Read this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn how to reduce your risk from this emerging threat....

/ December 24, 2025
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Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: WatchGuard Firebox firewall vulnerability

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: WatchGuard Firebox firewall vulnerability

Attackers are actively exploiting a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in WatchGuard Firebox firewalls, tracked as CVE‑2025‑14733. Over 115,000 devices remain unpatched and exposed online, putting organizations at serious risk. Review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory for remediation recommendations. What...

/ December 24, 2025
A look back at 2025, with an eye on 2026

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....

/ December 23, 2025 / 2 Comments
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Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: SonicWall SMA 100 appliance vulnerability

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...

/ December 23, 2025
Barracuda Assistant arrives in Barracuda Managed XDR dashboard

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...

/ December 22, 2025
Tech Time Warp: The transistor quietly slips on to the scene

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...

/ December 19, 2025
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Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Cisco AsyncOS zero-day vulnerability

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...

/ December 19, 2025