Results for: ransomware
TeslaCrypt 4.0 ransomware ups the ante with unbreakable encryption
When TeslaCrypt first arrived on the ransomware scene about a year ago, it seemed like a CryptoLocker copycat with a few new tricks, such as renaming existing files, deleting browser history to hide the source of the infection, and a...
KeRanger brings ransomware to the Mac
Not too long ago one of the benefits of using a Macintosh for work was that there wasn’t enough of these systems in place to make it worthwhile for hackers to target them. Fast forward to today, and the growing...
How MSPs can convey threats without the panic
Managed service providers encounter a steady stream of cyber threats, and communicating those risks to clients is both an art and a diplomatic exercise. “The fact is, if I told my clients about every single threat I saw every day,...
What does a “right-size” incident response plan look like?
Often, when a cyber incident occurs, the response is ad hoc—a reactive, seat‑of‑the‑pants scramble. After all, every incident is different, so how can you plan for what you don’t know? But just as every building fire is different, there are...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: RoadK1ll Node.js WebSocket implant
Recent reporting has identified a Node.js–based post-exploitation implant known as RoadK1ll, observed in real-world intrusions as a lateral movement and network pivoting tool. Read this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to protect you and your clients’ environments. What is the threat? RoadK1ll...
World Backup Day: A timely reminder for MSPs to lead with resilience
It’s World Backup Day! This is a global reminder that data loss is far more common—and more damaging—than many organizations realize. In fact, 21 percent of people have never backed up their data, while 29 percent of data loss incidents...
Making the case for a layered email security approach
MSPs have a lot of ground to cover with their clients. In addition to providing protection, there’s also persuasion. Many MSPs find themselves needing to justify additional cybersecurity investments at a time when budgets are under scrutiny—and that can make...
How MSPs grow email lists using LinkedIn
Key Takeaways Treat LinkedIn as the top of a list-building strategy, not the destination. Offer practical resources MSP buyers care about to earn email opt-ins. Use a Pillar–Cluster–Dot–FAQ framework to turn one topic into ongoing LinkedIn engagement. Most IT providers...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Interlock targets Cisco Secure FMC in zero-day
Recent reporting from Amazon Threat Intelligence and multiple security researchers confirms that the Interlock ransomware group is actively exploiting a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Software. Read this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to protect...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Active exploitation of Microsoft SharePoint RCE
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint caused by the deserialization of untrusted data has been discovered. Authentication is not required by attackers on unprotected systems. Review the Cybersecurity Threat Advisory now to protect you and your...
