Category: Featured
Tech Time Warp: Lo! Unto us the Internet is born
Amid all the breaking news this week, the internet celebrated its 55th birthday on Oct. 29. Dive into this milestone and more in this week’s edition of Tech Time Warp. On Oct. 29, 1969, two computers were first networked to...
Cybercriminals impersonate OpenAI in large-scale phishing attack
Since the launch of ChatGPT, OpenAI has sparked significant interest among both businesses and cybercriminals. While companies are increasingly concerned about whether their existing cybersecurity measures can adequately defend against threats curated with generative AI tools, attackers are finding new...
AI monitoring: An untapped MSP opportunity
A survey of 400 IT operations professionals finds that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is prompting more organizations to reassess the platforms they use to monitor their IT environments. Conducted by the market research firm Vanson Bourne on behalf...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: SonicWall VPN vulnerability
Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting a critical SonicWall SSL VPN vulnerability, CVE-2024-40766, to breach corporate networks. Continue reading this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn the tactics these groups are using and how you can reduce the risk of...
Unpacking the 5G IoT MSP opportunity
Internet of Things (IoT) security has been a hot topic among cybersecurity professionals for some time now. However, cybersecurity is a moving target. Once someone figures out and secures a vulnerability, cybercriminals quickly move on or change their approach. One...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: VMware critical vulnerability
VMware has recently released software updates to address a security flaw believed to have already been patched in vCenter Server. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2024-38812 with a CVSS score of 9.8, is a heap-overflow vulnerability. Continue reading this Cybersecurity Threat...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical security flaw in Styra’s OPA
A recent security vulnerability was found in Styra’s Open Policy Agent (OPA) that can lead to New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) hashes exposure if exploited. Continue reading this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn the implications of this flaw and the...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: FortiManager API vulnerability exploited
Fortinet has publicly disclosed a vulnerability in the FortiManager API. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-47575 and dubbed ‘FortiJump,’ has been exploited as a zero-day since at least June 2024. Organizations using vulnerable FortiManager versions should review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory...
Jenna Renaud: One of CRN’s 100 People You Don’t Know But Should
In September, Jenna Renaud, Channel Director of National Partnerships at Barracuda was named as one of CRN’s 100 People You Don’t Know But Should for 2024. This annual project honors the dedicated, talented people who work behind the scenes in...
Tips to help your customers master the art of online safety
Strong cybersecurity awareness should be a priority every day, but October serves as a great reminder for all of us to stay vigilant. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Alliance (CISA) recommends the following simple yet powerful tips to boost online...
