Category: Security

Four automation priorities MSPs should focus on
Many organizations conduct surveys every year about the evolving threats and cybersecurity concerns that enterprises are faced with. Info-Tech Research Group’s report is a must-read for all security stakeholders, chief information security officers (CISOs), and managed service providers (MSPs). Some...

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical vulnerability in Palo Alto PAN-OS
Palo Alto Networks has disclosed a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-3400, impacting its PAN-OS software’s GlobalProtect feature. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on affected firewalls. Review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to keep your organization secure...

QR code phishing: What MSPs need to know to protect their customers
In today’s digital age, the use of technology continuously evolves to make our personal and professional lives more convenient. Quick Response (QR) code has been one such advancement. This two-dimensional barcode allows users to share website URLs and contact information...

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical flaws in Ivanti
Recent flaws found in Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure Gateways can lead to remote code execution (RCE) attacks. Review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn additional details and recommendations to keep your organization secure. What is the threat? Ivanti...

Navigate the compliance maze to unlock MSP business growth
The cybersecurity compliance landscape continues to transform significantly as regulations get tighter and enforcement gets stricter. While businesses (and to be fair, MSPs) try to keep up, the MSP opportunity to win new business with compliance expertise and strategy is...

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Two vulnerabilities found in D-Link NAS devices
Two vulnerabilities were found in legacy D-Link products that have reached end-of-life (EoL) status. The vulnerabilities can cause command injection and backdoor account to these devices. This Cybersecurity Threat Advisory discusses the impact of the threat, as well as recommendations...

Top cybersecurity misconfigurations MSPs should address
As we embrace spring, the fall seems to be nothing but a memory. While 2024 holds new trends, threats, and opportunities for MSPs, there are still a few things to keep in mind from 2023. In October of last year,...

How attackers weaponize generative AI through data poisoning and manipulation
The generative AI models that today power chatbots, online search queries, customer interactions, and more are known as large language models (LLMs). The LLMs are trained on vast volumes of data and then use that data to create more data,...

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: XZ Utils supply chain vulnerability
A supply chain vulnerability was found in XZ Utils that creates a backdoor into OpenSSH and can lead to remote code execution (RCE). Read this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn about this supply chain vulnerability and how to reduce your...

Spring-cleaning checklist for defending against ransomware
Just like your home, your cybersecurity practices could use a spring-cleaning. It’s a great time to “dust off” you and your customers’ devices and data to ensure best practices are followed. Afterall, there is no greater mess than trying to...