Category: Featured
Remote work has forever changed managed services
When the shift to remote work first occurred, there was a sense that no matter how bad the COVID-19 pandemic became there would be a return to the office. Two years later the pandemic is still with us, and the...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: critical vulnerability affecting Atlassian Confluence Server
A zero-day exploit has been discovered in all versions of Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center products. This vulnerability is actively being exploited by cyberattackers. It allows threat actors to gain full control of vulnerable systems without using credentials and...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Microsoft Windows critical remote code execution
Microsoft released an emergency update for a critical remote code execution vulnerability for all Windows versions that are still receiving security updates (Windows 7+ and Server 2008+). This vulnerability allows an attacker to utilize the software to execute arbitrary code...
Multi-cloud is here to stay
A survey of 360 CIOs and IT leaders in the US and the United Kingdom finds 82 percent of respondents have adopted multiple clouds, with more than three-quarters (78 percent) deploying workloads in more than three public clouds. Conducted by...
Tech Time Warp: Happy 19th birthday to WordPress!
In this week’s Tech Time Warp, we’re celebrating one of the most well-known content management systems. This system powering more than 43% of the world’s websites (including this one) celebrates its 19th birthday this year. On May 27, 2003, co-founders...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Apple macOS Critical Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Apple has released an emergency update for a critical kernel privilege escalation vulnerability in macOS Big Sur 11. This vulnerability allows an attacker to utilize the app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Barracuda MSP recommends updating to the...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Zyxel Firewall vulnerability
Zyxel’s ATP, VPN, and USG FLEX series business firewalls are affected by a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability that allows unauthenticated malicious attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected devices. Over 20,800 devices have been affected by this vulnerability,...
Global MSP Day: A look back at 2021, and a glance forward at 2022
In 2021, MSP Day was a global success, with more than 400 partners making their voice heard on the things that really mattered to them. It provided us with a valuable insight into what worked, what MSPs really cared about,...
Hackers harvest agri-business ransomware
MSPs with a portfolio of clients that include nondescript agriculture and food processing businesses, often think they are off the radar of sophisticated international hackers. Yet, this is not the case at all.
Pioneers in Tech: Ajay Bhatt, co-inventor of USB technology
For this week’s Pioneers in Tech, we’re looking into the story of the USB. Like so many now-ubiquitous innovations, USB technology has a fascinating origin story you probably don’t know—and it might make you think twice about the “old” USB...
