Imagine not only getting hit with ransomware but being forced to either pay the ransom or risk having your data publicized. Which would be more severe to you and your company? That’s certainly not a pleasant predicament for anyone to be in. That just may very well be the new norm for some companies, reports BleepingComputer’s Lawrence Abrams. Sodinokibi operators, the nasty … [Read more...]
5 Hot Topics From Wi-Fi NOW 2019 London
Wi-Fi NOW, an independent organization led by Claus Hetting, exists to hold the thought leadership agenda for the Wi-Fi industry. Their mission is to support and promote all things Wi-Fi and they work with individuals, carriers, service providers, tech vendors, and regulators. Basically, if there’s something happening in the world of Wi-Fi, it’s discussed at one of Wi-Fi … [Read more...]
How MSSPs Can Minimize Security Tool Sprawl and Its Costly Effects
The issue of tool sprawl can be a costly one for IT solution providers. For those that deliver managed security services for customers, the downside of using too many point solutions can be even greater. WatchGuard’s director of business development, Himanshu Verma, recently highlighted these risks in his latest guest article for ChannelPro Network. Beyond the workflow … [Read more...]
Colorado MSP Attack Compromises Supported Dental Offices
Since November 25, over 100 dental offices were compromised via their managed service provider (MSP), Complete Technology Solutions (CTS). CTS is a Colorado-based company that provides IT services to numerous dental offices. The threat was identified as the infamous Sodinokibi ransomware strain, which has played a role in several MSP attacks this year alone. Reports from … [Read more...]
Why Filtering Malware Based on DNS is a Security Sweet Spot
One of the basic services that firewalls (both next-generation firewalls and Unified Threat Management appliances) provide is the ability to block users from connecting to servers that host malware. There are different ways to do this, and each one has advantages and drawbacks. Our Sr. Technical Product Manager, Ricardo Arroyo, recently wrote a guest post for Help Net Security … [Read more...]
