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MSPs must become healthcare providers’ first line of defense
The threat to cybersecurity in the healthcare sector has grown so acute, that the United States Senate held hearings in mid-March to discuss what can be done to mitigate the growing menace.

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...

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.

What else is on the horizon for MSPs in 2023?
We see many reports each year, but when a Google-owned entity puts out its thoughts, we tend to pay closer attention. Recently, Google subsidiary Mandiant released its 2023 cybersecurity threat report highlighting trends to keep an eye on in the...

The real cost of a major email-borne attack
A new international study highlights the significant financial cost and disruption caused by an email-based security attack. Three-quarters (75%) of the organizations surveyed for the 2023 Email Trends Report say they have fallen victim to at least one successful email attack in...

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Atlassian critical remote code execution vulnerability
A critical remote code execution vulnerability has been discovered in the Jira Service Management Server and Data Center owned by Atlassian, tracked as CVE-2023-22501. This vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to impersonate other users and gain remote access to...

10 cybersecurity habits to leave behind in 2023
For MSPs that want to start the new year off right with their clients, having a heart-to-heart talk about poor cybersecurity habits can help inspire a more meaningful discussion about their vulnerabilities and improving their security stature in 2023. Barracuda...

Cybersecurity predictions for 2023
The past several years have taught us to expect the unexpected regarding world events, economics, and cybercrime. However, as we head into 2023, a few emerging trends – and several ongoing challenges – will shape the type and frequency of...

Home network security becomes a bigger concern post holidays
One of the biggest cybersecurity challenges that has emerged in the last two years in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic is the number of people regularly working from home. Most of those individuals are relying on consumer-grade networking gear...

Barracuda named a Visionary in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Network Firewalls
Gartner has named Barracuda as a Visionary in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls. This is the second year Barracuda has been recognized as a Visionary in this report based on Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. According...