Category: Featured
Biggest obstacle for MSSPs is customer overconfidence
One of the biggest issues any managed security services provider (MSSP) regularly encounters is, despite all evidence to the contrary, many IT and cybersecurity professionals remain convinced they have all the tools and processes needed to secure their IT environments....
Tech Time Warp: Worm named Code Red wakes users up to security risks
In this week’s tech time warp we look at how, following a month of DDoS attacks and security bulletins—including an attack on whitehouse.gov—computer users were on high alert Aug. 1, 2001, as they waited to see whether the Code Red...
Will AI be the next big thing?
As many a marketing or salesperson will attest, trying to flog the same old, same old becomes troublesome after a while. Something is needed to excite the market – and luckily, technology is an area where there is always something...
Threat Spotlight: Reported ransomware attacks double as AI tactics take hold
In 2023, artificial intelligence and generative AI have dominated headlines, and their impact is starting to make its mark on ransomware attacks ― for example with AI-enhanced phishing attacks to gain access to target networks and AI-powered automation for greater reach. Over...
PwC report highlights the need for managed services to evolve rapidly
PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwC) has published a report based on a survey of more than 2,000 business leaders that finds the top 20 percent of high-performing organizations in terms of profit margin, and revenue growth are 4.2 times more likely...
Tech Time Warp: Barbie’s complicated relationship with STEM
In this week’s tech time warp, we’re taking a look at Barbie—yes, the iconic doll turned blockbuster movie heroine. She has had a complicated relationship with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) would be an understatement. Teen Talk Barbie, released...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Atlassian remote code execution (RCE) bugs
This Cybersecurity Threat Advisory highlights RCE vulnerabilities discovered in Atlassian Confluence Data Center & Server and Bamboo. Atlassian has released patches to address these security flaws, which could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Barracuda MSP...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: OpenSSH vulnerability on Linux systems
In this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory, a critical security flaw in OpenSSH, CVE-2023-38408 has been discovered. This vulnerability could potentially lead to remote code execution in OpenSSH’s forwarded SSH agent, affecting Linux systems and posing a significant threat to organizations’ cybersecurity posture....
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Zero-day vulnerabilities found in Atera RMM
The latest Cybersecurity Threat Advisory involves two zero-day vulnerabilities that were discovered in Atera RMM Windows installers. These two vulnerabilities are deemed critical and provide privilege escalation capabilities upon a successful exploitation. Barracuda MSP recommends updating to version 1.8.4.9 to...
Modern enterprises cannot rely on VPNs anymore
Is your company depending on VPNs to access documents, files, and applications remotely? Unfortunately, legacy VPN products no longer meet the security requirements of today’s global enterprise. Many employees often proactively install commercial VPNs that are not provided or sanctioned by...
