As cyber incidents increase in scope and impact, more and more organizations come to realize that outsourcing their defenses is the best practice—significantly increasing the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) market opportunities.Until recently, IT integrators, VARs, and MSPs haven't participated in the growing and profitable MSSP market as it entailed massive … [Read more...] about Cynet Empowers IT Resellers and Service Providers to Become Fully Qualified MSSPs
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Kaseya Supply-Chain Attack Hits Nearly 40 Service Providers With REvil Ransomware
Threat actors behind the notorious REvil cybercrime operation appear to have pushed ransomware via an update for Kaseya's IT management software, hitting around 40 customers worldwide, in what's an instance of a widespread supply-chain ransomware attack. "Beginning around mid-day (EST/US) on Friday, July 2, 2021, Kaseya's Incident Response team learned of a potential security … [Read more...] about Kaseya Supply-Chain Attack Hits Nearly 40 Service Providers With REvil Ransomware
Irish health service hit by “very sophisticated” ransomware
Media outlets are reporting an attack by yet-unspecified ransomware on the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s healthcare system. The HSE decided to shut down key information systems for thorough investigation and protection against further threat spread. A number of clinics have reported temporary shutdowns or at least disruptions in their operations, although they … [Read more...] about Irish health service hit by “very sophisticated” ransomware
Managed Service Provider? Watch This Video to Learn about Autonomous XDR
As managed security service providers, you're always on the lookout for new platforms. One that can generate further business, enables you to scale easily without investing in more human resources and provides that value immediately. In the meanwhile, your clients are constantly demanding more security for a lesser cost. Cynet recently published an 8-min video detailing their … [Read more...] about Managed Service Provider? Watch This Video to Learn about Autonomous XDR
Researchers Find Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure Cloud Service
As businesses are increasingly migrating to the cloud, securing the infrastructure has never been more important. Now according to the latest research, two security flaws in Microsoft's Azure App Services could have enabled a bad actor to carry out server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks or execute arbitrary code and take over the administration server. "This enables an … [Read more...] about Researchers Find Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure Cloud Service
A Handy Guide for Choosing a Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Service
Every company needs help with cybersecurity. No CISO ever said, "I have everything I need and am fully confident that our organization is fully protected against breaches." This is especially true for small and mid-sized enterprises that don't have the luxury of enormous cybersecurity budgets and a deep bench of cybersecurity experts. To address this issue, especially for small … [Read more...] about A Handy Guide for Choosing a Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Service
Is your internet service provider protecting you online?
Security is more critical today than it has ever been. We are constantly bombarded with buzzwords and acronyms. You hear cyber this and that, malware, SIG, DDOS, MFA, the list goes on… They are all very important, but we rarely hear the words “service provider security infrastructure.” It’s fair to say the world has come a long way since the early ‘90s, and with that, so have … [Read more...] about Is your internet service provider protecting you online?
Microsoft Launches Free Linux Forensics and Rootkit Malware Detection Service
Microsoft has announced a new free-to-use initiative aimed at uncovering forensic evidence of sabotage on Linux systems, including rootkits and intrusive malware that may otherwise go undetected.The cloud offering, dubbed Project Freta, is a snapshot-based memory forensic mechanism that aims to provide automated full-system volatile memory inspection of virtual machine (VM) … [Read more...] about Microsoft Launches Free Linux Forensics and Rootkit Malware Detection Service
Mozilla Launches ‘Firefox Private Network’ VPN Service as a Browser Extension
Mozilla has officially launched a new privacy-focused VPN service, called Firefox Private Network, as a browser extension that aims to encrypt your online activity and limit what websites and advertisers know about you.Firefox Private Network service is currently in beta and available only to desktop users in the United States as part of Mozilla's recently expunged "Firefox … [Read more...] about Mozilla Launches ‘Firefox Private Network’ VPN Service as a Browser Extension
New Malware Uses Windows BITS Service to Stealthy Exfiltrate Data
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new computer virus associated with the Stealth Falcon state-sponsored cyber espionage group that abuses a built-in component of the Microsoft Windows operating system to stealthily exfiltrate stolen data to attacker-controlled server.Active since 2012, Stealth Falcon is a sophisticated hacking group known for targeting journalists, … [Read more...] about New Malware Uses Windows BITS Service to Stealthy Exfiltrate Data