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IoT is exposing networks to cybersecurity vulnerabilities

IoT is exposing networks to cybersecurity vulnerabilities

Businesses that have been fortifying their computers against ransomware and other threats could be overlooking additional vulnerabilities within their ecosystem. While the office computers may be as secure as Fort Knox, IoT devices such as the copier, scanner, digital signage,...

/ July 21, 2021
Podcast: Colonial Pipeline hack and the Executive Order, Episode 7

Podcast: Colonial Pipeline hack and the Executive Order, Episode 7

In the previous episode of the SmarterMSP Podcast, Jason Howells of Barracuda MSP summarized the insights from Global MSP Day, which took place in May 2021. Jason detailed many interesting trends within the “Evolving Landscape of the MSP Business Report...

/ July 19, 2021
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: SolarWinds Serv-U Zero-day Exploit

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: SolarWinds Serv-U Zero-day Exploit

Threat Update SolarWinds, an IT management and remote monitoring software developer that fell victim to the Sunburst supply chain attack, has been exploited again. However, the Serv-U zero day exploit is limited to targeted customer impact according to Microsoft. A...

/ July 16, 2021
Prepare for the next cyberattack with a cybersecurity checklist

Prepare for the next cyberattack with a cybersecurity checklist

From the supply-chain attack at the beginning of the year, to the ransomware attack that took down a major pipeline in the United States, cyberattacks have been doing significant damage in recent times. Now, the latest supply-chain attack that some...

/ July 14, 2021
MSP achieves growth from selling cybersecurity solutions

MSP achieves growth from selling cybersecurity solutions

Natrix Technologies got its start in 1998 as a systems integrator selling, implementing and supporting servers, switches, and routers. The company evolved into a managed services provider (MSP) in 2009 and today holds certifications with Barracuda, Microsoft, and Cisco. The...

/ July 12, 2021
A look at cybersecurity halfway through 2021

A look at cybersecurity halfway through 2021

We are midway through 2021, so now is an excellent time to stop and take stock in the cybersecurity landscape, both where we’ve been and where we are going. I talk to scores of cybersecurity experts each month, which has...

/ July 7, 2021 / 6 Comments
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: 07-06-2021 Kaseya VSA Follow-Up Threat Advisory

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: 07-06-2021 Kaseya VSA Follow-Up Threat Advisory

Threat Update This Threat Advisory acts as a follow-up to our previously released Advisories “0048-21” and “0049-21”. Kaseya has scheduled an urgent patch for July 6, 2021, between 4:00PM EDT – 7:00PM EDT. The Kaseya VSA vulnerabilities are still un-remediated...

/ July 6, 2021
Summer break for schools means homework for MSPs

Summer break for schools means homework for MSPs

Campuses are quiet, school buses gather dust in maintenance garages, and students visit swimming holes and flip burgers. But while teachers and students can soak in the solace of summer vacation, hackers are not taking a break. School networks are...

/ June 23, 2021
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Recent Security Updates for SAP

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Recent Security Updates for SAP

Threat Update Critical security updates for Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader have recently been released for both Mac OS and Windows. These updates are extremely important, as they could lead to potential machine and network compromise. SKOUT recommends applying the...

/ June 16, 2021
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Recent Security Updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Recent Security Updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader

Threat Update Critical security updates for many Adobe products have recently been released for both Mac OS and Windows. These updates are extremely important as they could lead to potential machine and network compromise. The most popular Adobe products, Acrobat...

/ June 15, 2021