Category: Security
10 Essential steps to transition from VPN to Zero Trust Access
In today’s evolving digital landscape, remote work has become the norm, and cyber threats are growing more sophisticated. Traditional VPN solutions are struggling to keep pace with these changes, prompting IT leaders to consider adopting a more robust and adaptive...
Does your MSP portfolio need a new security vendor?
Changing technology vendors can be a daunting and stressful proposition for a managed service provider. Not only do you risk internal operational disruption and performance issues during and after the transition, but you also need to make the switch without...
MSPs must prioritize mobile device security
Last week, we had an overview of the increasing concerns and security challenges surrounding mobile devices. This week, we continue the conversation about mobile devices with Eric O’Neill. Eric is a former FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence operative, cybersecurity keynote speaker,...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Fake CrowdStrike updates observed in the wild
Threat actors are exploiting the recent disruption from CrowdStrike’s software update to target companies with a fake update that injects malware, including data wipers and remote access tools. Phishing emails are being used to distribute these malicious programs under the...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Play Ransomware expands
A new Linux variant of the infamous Play Ransomware, also known as Balloonfly and PlayCrypt, was recently discovered. This variant targets VMware ESXi environments, indicating a strategic shift by the threat actors involved. Review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory for recommendations...
The three conversations every CISO needs to have
A CISO needs to be many things. One of the most important, and possibly underestimated, is the need to be a good storyteller. It can be hard for non-technical senior managers to understand the cyber risks facing their organization. Just...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical Cisco vulnerability
Cisco has disclosed a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-20419, that affects the Smart Software Manager On-Prem (SSM On-Prem). Successful exploitation of this flaw allows unauthenticated remote threat actors to change administrative passwords. Review the details in this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to mitigate...
Mobile device threats: How serious are they?
No matter how well a managed service provider (MSP) secures a client’s network, none of that matters if a hacker can gain access via a mobile device. According to statistics, mobile devices are an increasingly attractive target for hackers. Based...
Partner Spotlight: MSP strengthens security service offering with Barracuda XDR
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, LAN Infotech specializes in Managed IT services, IT consulting, helpdesk services, data backup solutions, business communications, and work-from-home solutions. As an IT Managed Support leader, they strongly believe technology is one of the primary cornerstones...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Veeam Backup vulnerability exploit
The Veeam Backup & Replication vulnerability, CVE-2023-27532, which was patched in March 2023 is still being exploited. Attackers have managed to exploit unpatched systems to launch ransomware attacks since April 2024. Barracuda MSP recommends reviewing this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory in...
