While organizations have been progressively adopting remote access technology throughout the 21st century, the COVID-19 pandemic sparked a drastic increase in the uptake rate, as companies rushed to set up remote working stations. Continue reading
IT Security Audit: A Comprehensive Guide
Most IT professionals perform ongoing security monitoring of their environments to catch security problems as they arise. But what happens if your monitoring tools don't catch a threat or vulnerability? Or, what if there are underlying configuration problems in your IT environment that invite security breaches? Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 05 – 08 Apr
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? New security and compliance certifications for Google Cloud; Microsoft cloud outage boots Teams, Azure, and Office 365 offline; password changes to auto-login in safe mode from REvil ransomware; and unpatched Fortinet VPN devices the target of new Cring ransomware. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 29 Mar – 01 Apr
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? Serverless database migration service goes live from Google; Ubiquiti Networks whistleblower says data breach “catastrophic”; Black Kingdom ransomware group hacked 1.5k exchange servers says Microsoft; reports say SolarWinds hackers accessed emails of top DHS officials; and more than $20m in losses after ransomware attack says CompuCom. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 22 – 25 Mar
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? Acer in REvil ransomware attack; Black Kingdom ransomware targeting Microsoft Exchange servers; Stratus Technologies hit by ransomware; and Sierra Wireless in a ransomware attack. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 15 – 18 Mar
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? Azure made more resilient with more zones by Microsoft; network security devices are the target of a new botnet; SolarWinds hackers stole source code, says Mimecast; and the FBI says Pysa ransomware attacks on education are increasing. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 08 – 11 Mar
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? Fire destroys an OVH data center; Google launches Mission Critical Services; Qualys data breach related to Accellion; and Chinese hackers target Linux systems with new malware. Continue reading
2021 Ransomware Statistics (Every MSP Should Know)
After 2019 went down as the year that ransomware devastatingly hit MSPs, organizations, as well as government bodies, we hoped that 2020 would see a de-escalation of attacks owing to the increased awareness of cybersecurity measures. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 01 – 04 Mar
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? Microsoft announces new cloud instances and security features; Google launches a cyber-insurance program; Microsoft initiates zero-trust focus for Azure; Exchange servers the target of HAFNIUM 0-day exploits; and DarkSide ransomware hits CompuCom MSP. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 22 – 26 Feb
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? New mystery malware targeting Macs with Intel and M1 chips; SolarWinds hackers didn't launch attacks but downloaded code, says Microsoft; fake FedEx and DHL emails part of a phishing scam on Microsoft users; and ransomware attack hits Finnish IT services conglomerate TietoEVRY. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 15 – 18 Feb
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? Data security in Power BI business intelligence apps see enhancements at Microsoft; Microsoft Azure Firewall Premium public preview out; Doppelpaymer ransomware allegedly strikes KIA Motors America; Clop ransomware attack steals files at Jones Day law firm; and Centreon IT monitoring software tool exploited by Sandworm hackers. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 08 – 11 Feb
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? Four in the hyper-scale cloud provider market to surpass $115 bn; video game developer CD Projekt S.A. hit in ransomware attack; Ziggy ransomware group shuts down; BazarBackdoor malware by TrickBot recoded in Nim; BendyBear malware linked to Chinese hackers; and Microsoft warning to enterprises on new “dependency confusion” attack technique. Continue reading