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Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical Atlassian Confluence vulnerability
A critical Atlassian Confluence template injection vulnerability has been identified. It affects all outdated versions of Confluence Data Center and Server, allowing unauthenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution (RCE). Read this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory in detail to learn about...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: SonicWall vulnerable to DoS attacks
SonicWall firewalls are found to be vulnerable to two Denial of Service (DoS) attacks which can be caused by using the same vulnerable code pattern. Various research indicates SonicWall firewalls with management interfaces exposed online are vulnerable to one or...
2024 forecasted cybersecurity trends
The new year always brings a panoply of possibilities and promises. No one knows the future, so it becomes a blank canvas upon which we can all project our aspirations and whims. However, the future can also be full of...
Beyond the horizon: Growth of cyberattacks in the 2010s
As part of our 5-part series on the evolution of cybersecurity, check out our fourth article below that covers IoT devices and vulnerabilities to Bitcoin-driven ransomware in the 2010s. During the 2000s, we saw the growing arms race between security...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: A look back at 2023
2023 was an eventful year for our Cybersecurity Threat Advisory series. We highlighted several vulnerabilities exploited in the wild, multiple ransomware groups striking against notable establishments (including targeting MSPs), and an increase in cyber hacktivism due to world events. Below...
Year in review: 2023’s top cybersecurity headlines
This year kept cybersecurity specialists busy and often staying up late. There were plenty of headlines and news stories that cybersecurity experts consider the most consequential of 2023. From significant ransomware attacks, AI-infused malware, state-sponsored mischief, evolving threats, and a...
A look back at the top cybersecurity trends of 2023
December is the time when we pause and reflect on the past year. Keeping with the mantra that the past is a prologue, looking at what occurred may help us understand and prepare for what is coming. This week, we’re...
Top posts from SmarterMSP in 2023
If we take anything from this past year, it’s that 2023 has been a busy year for managed service providers. From taking advantage of new opportunities, learning about evolving trends, staying on top of emerging cyber threats, and most importantly...
Cyberthreat predictions for 2024 from Barracuda’s security frontline
Predicting the future is difficult, but you can anticipate what is likely to happen by looking at how things have evolved over the past year. This year again, Barracuda asked colleagues who work on the security frontline, from XDR and offensive...
Closing the Coverage Gap: Cyber insurance vs. cyber warranties
Cyber insurance has become a must for businesses. However, the rise in premiums and application hurdles has prompted the emergence of cyber warranties, a crucial financial protection for MSPs and their customers. Cyber insurance has become a critical form of...
