Category: Security

The benefits of Barracuda’s channel-first approach

The benefits of Barracuda’s channel-first approach

At Barracuda, we’ve had a channel-first approach since our inception 20 years ago, and we’re proud of that. Our partner program is the foundation that drives co-selling and active partnering between our channel partners and our sales teams, from pricing and...

/ March 30, 2023
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Supply chain attack compromised 3CXDesktopApp

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Supply chain attack compromised 3CXDesktopApp

A recent compromise has caused trojanized versions of the 3CXDesktopApp executable to be distributed on 3CX’s website as well as pushed through updates. The malicious version of the 3CX application is used to sideload malicious .DLL files. These .DLL files...

/ March 30, 2023 / 11 Comments
Repeat ransomware attacks: What’s putting victims at risk?

Repeat ransomware attacks: What’s putting victims at risk?

Despite growing awareness of the risk and impact of ransomware, more effective security measures, and international collaborations to bring down attack groups and disrupt their criminal operations, ransomware remains an enduring and evolving cyberthreat. Every organization is a potential target.

/ March 28, 2023
The cybersecurity impact of recent bank failures

The cybersecurity impact of recent bank failures

MSPs that have financial clients in their portfolios could well be forgiven for being a little jittery. Even industry experts were caught off guard by the sudden struggles in the banking sector. One bank sunk due to old-fashioned business practices,...

/ March 27, 2023
What is cyber liability insurance?

What is cyber liability insurance?

As the threat landscape evolves, an increasing number of businesses are turning to cyber liability insurance as a way to help mitigate risk. If you are considering cyber liability insurance for your organization, there are a few things that are...

/ March 23, 2023

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Microsoft Outlook elevation of privilege vulnerability

Last week, Microsoft Threat Intelligence discovered a critical elevation of privilege (EoP) vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook that allows for New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) credentials to be stolen. Threat actors can potentially authenticate, escalate privileges, and gain access to the...

/ March 21, 2023
Navigating the National Cybersecurity Strategy for MSPs

Navigating the National Cybersecurity Strategy for MSPs

Changes to cybersecurity policy and strategy at the Federal Government level means MSPs will have to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment in the years ahead. “That is not surprising as it often takes a little while for the law...

/ March 20, 2023 / 8 Comments
novel phishing attacks
Threat Spotlight: 3 novel phishing tactics

Threat Spotlight: 3 novel phishing tactics

As cybercriminals work to make phishing attacks more effective, they are continually introducing new techniques and tactics to try to trick victims, bypass security, and avoid detection.

/ March 17, 2023
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: New phishing campaigns

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: New phishing campaigns

Cybercriminals have started new phishing campaigns that targets organizations and individuals who were members of affected banks. Fraudulent messages are being sent in an attempt to trick victims into revealing personal/account information such as social security numbers, passwords, and account...

/ March 15, 2023
Cyber Secuirty
2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy gets aggressive on ransomware

2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy gets aggressive on ransomware

The Biden-Harris Administration has released the 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS), which you can read online here. The purpose of this strategy is to ensure a ‘safe and secure digital ecosystem’ for all Americans. These efforts build on the 2018...

/ March 13, 2023