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A look back at the top cybersecurity trends of 2023

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...

/ December 21, 2023
Top posts from SmarterMSP in 2023

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...

/ December 19, 2023
Cyberthreat predictions for 2024 from Barracuda’s security frontline

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...

/ December 14, 2023 / 10 Comments
Closing the Coverage Gap: Cyber insurance vs. cyber warranties

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...

/ December 13, 2023
Protecting users from web-based threats anytime, anywhere

Protecting users from web-based threats anytime, anywhere

Most cybersecurity news discusses email and web application attacks, ransomware, advanced threats, etc. Web security is discussed less often, even though most business users recognize it in action. There aren’t many strangers to messages like ‘access restricted’ or ‘download blocked’...

/ December 11, 2023
Swifties can pose cyber risks

Swifties can pose cyber risks

If you are like me, the whole Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce romance isn’t keeping you up at night. Taylor Swift can be an economic boom to cities where she tours, but she can also be an unintentional cyber risk to her legions...

/ December 8, 2023
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: End-of-Life Microsoft Exchange servers exposed

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: End-of-Life Microsoft Exchange servers exposed

In this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory, we look at how over 20,000 Microsoft (MS) Exchange email servers across Europe, the U.S., and Asia are at risk of cyberattacks due to running on unsupported software versions. These servers are susceptible to numerous...

/ December 5, 2023
Scattered Spider spins a troublesome web

Scattered Spider spins a troublesome web

The Itsy-Bitsy Spider may have crawled up the waterspout, but the Scattered Spider could be crawling into your email box. CISA is sounding the alarm about Scattered Spider and the havoc it can wreak. The CISA bulletin says: “Scattered Spider...

/ November 30, 2023
Ask an MSP Expert
Ask an MSP Expert: How do seasoned MSPs outsmart threats?

Ask an MSP Expert: How do seasoned MSPs outsmart threats?

In this edition of Ask an MSP Expert, we look at how with the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, managed service providers (MSPs) must be vigilant. This includes ensuring their managed security service offerings are up to the task of protecting their...

/ November 30, 2023
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Citrix Bleed vulnerability actively exploited

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Citrix Bleed vulnerability actively exploited

Recently, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a cybersecurity advisory warning that ransomware groups are actively exploiting the ‘Citrix Bleed’ vulnerability. In this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory, we look at the Citrix...

/ November 29, 2023