“Smishing”” attacks are hard for most businesses to identify and prevent. Here are some pointers for mitigating the threat.

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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

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.

Solving the password problem impacts security, productivity, and even employee satisfaction in the workplace. The organizations that can rapidly and effectively address that challenge are well-positioned to keep their business safe while building aninnovative workforce. Learn more from these eight truths about the threats and opportunities of employee passwords.

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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).

Aliens, we hope, come in peace. Cyberinsurance providers? Harder to say, but Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Luis Alvarez, of Alvarez Technology Group, do get plenty of insightful answers to other questions this week from interview guest and cyberinsurance expert Joseph Brunsman, of Brunsman Advisory Group.

This week, Erick and Rich explore the significance of Barracuda buying SKOUT, the opportunity to re-tune your service lineup for the post-COVID era, and the dubious wisdom of using a device that prevents your mouth from opening to lose weight.

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.

Automation helps you keep up with increasingly sophisticated threats, making your security practice more efficient while improving customers’ security posture.