Tag: cyberattacks
Back to school, back to scams part 2: Mitigation in motion
As students and faculty return to campuses across the nation this fall, they’re not the only ones getting back into the swing of things. Cybercriminals are also sharpening their pencils – or rather, their phishing emails and ransomware attacks –...
Municipal cybersecurity: MSPs navigate the front lines of digital defense
American cities are under siege in cyberspace, and the managed service providers (MSPs) they depend on are their best hope for defense. Last week, St. Paul, Minnesota, declared a state of emergency after a “deliberate, coordinated digital attack” forced the...
How can MSPs ensure their own cybersecurity?
Managed service providers (MSPs) are at the leading edge of providing cybersecurity services. They provide and procure vital perimeter protections to most of their client as part of their service packages. However, MSPs are vulnerable to hacks, and if a...
Threat Spotlight: The remote desktop tools most targeted by attackers in the last year
Remote desktop software allows employees to connect into their computer network without being physically linked to the host device or even in the same location. This makes it a useful tool for a distributed or remote workforce. Unfortunately, remote desktop...
Predictions from Barracuda’s security frontline to keep an eye on
Predicting the future is difficult, but you can anticipate what is likely to happen by looking at how things have evolved over time. Barracuda asked colleagues who work on the security frontline, from XDR and offensive security to international product...
Analyzing the latest Ivanti-linked CISA breach
Another day passes, another cyberattack strikes. This time, a recent incident impacted a major U.S. government entity known as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Back in February, CISA officials discovered that two of its internal computer systems were compromised by...
The role of MSPs in food supply chain cybersecurity
Food and cybersecurity seem like very different topics. When we think of our favorite potato chips or steaks to sizzle on the grill, ransomware isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, the food supply chain is under increasing...
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...
Shields up: How MSPs can advance cybersecurity with cutting-edge technologies
“Bottoms up” is a good-natured toast or nudge to get one to finish their drink. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is introducing a good-natured nudge to get organizations to finish their resiliency called “Shields Up!” You probably won’t...
Email-borne attacks hit energy and utilities harder than most other sectors
The energy and utilities industry is part of the world’s critical infrastructure. Without reliable access to electricity, natural gas, renewables, water supplies, and more, many things we rely on will grind to a halt with potentially devasting consequences for companies,...
