Hacker Group Targeting IT Providers and Customers
More cyber attacks that target managed service providers (MSPs) and other IT services have surfaced, according to new research from Symantec.
See more about the attack and how it fits into a growing number of attacks against the IT industry and its clients.
Continue Reading →3 Cyber Security Legal Issues for MSPs and VARs
Cyber security is becoming a minefield of legal risk. One wrong step can blow your business sky-high.
See three legal hazards for your IT business related to cyber security. You’ll get detailed descriptions and solid advice to keep your business safe.
Continue readingMSPs Targeted in Advanced Cyber Attacks
Advanced hacker groups are attacking MSPs in an active campaign of cyber attacks, according to an alert from the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security.
Who is behind the attacks? What do they want? And how do you protect your IT business and your clients? Find out here.
Continue readingTop 10 Cyber Security Tools for Small Businesses
On a tight budget and want rock solid security? Check out the top 10 cyber security tools for small businesses.
We run through the top 10 – from firewalls to encryption – and provide descriptions and links to free options.
Continue reading4 Types of Social Engineering Used Every Day
Social engineering tactics are on the rise among hackers. More are calling victims and sending text messages – trying to con them into downloading remote desktop software or install malware.
See the top social engineering tactics used today in cyber crime. Raise awareness to arm yourself and your staff against phishing and con artists both in person and online.
Continue readingHTTPS Web Filters Can Harm Your Security – Here’s How!
Did you know that some security products can make you less safe online? Researchers found one feature – HTTPS traffic inspection – almost always harms the security of people who use it.
Find out how SSL filters harm the security of millions of people every day, and also see how the HTTPS web filter in AccessEnforcer is different.
Continue readingDDoS Attacks 2018: New Records and Trends
Small businesses take note: denial-of-service attacks continue to grow in strength and hundreds of thousands are launched each month.
See the latest trends in DDoS attacks – including two record-breakers this year that shocked security researchers.
Continue readingTop 10 Security Vulnerabilities of 2017
New vulnerabilities are discovered every week – some silly and some severe. Knowing which are the most dangerous depends on several factors, including the popularity of the flaw among data thieves.
See the top 10 vulnerabilities in exploit kits in 2017. We list and describe each security flaw and also explain why Adobe products no longer dominate the top 10.
Continue readingVPNFilter: 500,000 Infected and Worse Than Reported
A nasty strain of malware has infected hundreds of thousands of routers – and it’s worse than initially thought.
Called VPNFilter, the malware allows attackers to monitor traffic, steal login credentials, brick the device, and even inject malicious JavaScript into users’ web sessions.
See who is vulnerable to VPNFilter, how it works, and who might be responsible for launching it.
Continue readingTop Causes of Data Breaches by Industry 2018: Verizon DBIR
Most IT firms have clients from a range of industries. That means you encounter a wide range of security threats. How do you know which threats are the most important to focus on?
Check out the leading causes of data breaches across eight sectors. You’ll see attack trends in retail, healthcare, finance, government, and more – and even a few surprises.
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