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7 Cloud Computing Security Issues and Challenges
Managed service providers have an opportunity to help SMBs reap the benefits of cloud computing while educating them about security risks.
Phishing + SMS = Smishing
“Smishing”” attacks are hard for most businesses to identify and prevent. Here are some pointers for mitigating the threat.
Bitcoin Headed for Your Bank Account
It’s far from a mainstream phenomenon, but businesses are slowly starting to pay for goods and services—and accept payment for them—in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
Kaseya Now Targeting July 6th to Begin Restoring RMM Service
The vendor will make a call on bringing VSA, which was struck by a sophisticated attack Friday, back online before noon eastern time Tuesday. Users may be required to implement “systems and network hardening requirements” before using the updated software.
Kaseya’s RMM System Will Be Back Online in “Hours, Not Days and Weeks”
In the wake of an attack affecting an estimated 50 to 60 MSPs, the IT management vendor expects to begin restoring service tomorrow, according to CEO Fred Voccola (pictured).
Barracuda Buys SKOUT Cybersecurity to Enter Red-Hot XDR Market
The deal will add an eXtended detection and response solution backed by a 24/7 SOC to Barracuda’s current lineup of multitenant security offerings for MSPs.
Why Automation Is the Key to MSSP Growth and Profitability
Automation helps you keep up with increasingly sophisticated threats, making your security practice more efficient while improving customers’ security posture.
Getting Cloud Security Right
A successful move to the cloud requires careful and deliberate security planning.
Cybercrimals Hard at Work During Pandemic
Verizon research found phishing, ransomware, and misrepresentation all on the rise in 2020.
CompTIA Security Co-op is Hitting its Stride
15 months after its launch, CompTIA’s ambitious security information sharing and analysis organization is issuing some 50 actionable alerts a month to over 1,120 members based on expert analysis of threat intelligence from across the industry.










