Category: Security
Protecting your customers’ data in the age of ransomware
There is a cybersecurity paradox in many organizations that MSPs should consider when working with prospects and existing clients. Most companies see cyber threats as their top concern and believe they have implemented sufficient protection and best practices to protect...
Shields up: How MSPs can advance cybersecurity with cutting-edge technologies
“Bottoms up” is a good-natured toast or nudge to get one to finish their drink. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is introducing a good-natured nudge to get organizations to finish their resiliency called “Shields Up!” You probably won’t...
Essential tips and strategies for protecting against ransomware
In September, MGM Resorts faced system outages (affecting hotel room keycard systems and slot machines) and service disruptions at its Las Vegas properties. Caesars Entertainment also reported suffering a data breach that revealed its loyalty program members’ Social Security and driver’s license...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Bibi-Windows Wiper on the rise
Israel has recently been the target of cyberattacks involving a wiper malware that was previously observed to target both Linux and Windows systems. The wiper, named “BiBi-Windows Wiper”, has been used by a pro-Hamas hacker group in the wake of...
The dawn of real-time defense: security transformation in the 2000s
As part of our 5-part series on the evolution of cybersecurity, check out our third article below that covers how the beginning of the 21st century witnessed a relentless battle between cybercriminals and security experts, fueled by the rapid evolution of...
Utilizing news resources as a cybersecurity tool
One of the best cybersecurity tools isn’t fancy software or a skilled engineer (both of which are important and have their place). Instead, it is something that doesn’t even cost a cent: news and information. “I work with a lot...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Urgent Veeam ONE vulnerabilities
Several serious security flaws have been found in the Veeam ONE platform for analytics and IT infrastructure monitoring. These vulnerabilities may result in data breaches, illegal access, and NTLM hash theft. To fix these problems, Veeam has published security patches...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: HelloKitty group targets Apache
This Cybersecurity Threat Advisory discusses a new critical security flaw that was discovered in the Apache ActiveMQ open-source message broker service. This security flaw can potentially result in remote code execution, which is currently being exploited by the HelloKitty ransomware...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Atlassian confluence vulnerability
This Cybersecurity Threat Advisory highlights a new security flaw that has recently been discovered in Atlassian’s Confluence Data Center and Server, which could result in significant data loss if exploited. Tracked as CVE-2023-22518, this vulnerability is rated 9.1 out of...