At least once in your life, you've been cyberpwned. Also, chances are that you know exactly what triggered the successful attack. Continue reading
Amazon S3 vs EBS vs EFS. The Difference Explained
It’s easy to get confused with the different types of storage with Amazon Web Services. This is why, in this article, we cover Amazon S3, Amazon EFS, and Amazon EBS storage options, and define the practical difference between them.
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Pre-Signed URLs Use-Cases
Amazon S3 buckets protection is a critical security measure when using AWS. There have been numerous bad stories about unprotected S3 buckets, from established contractors like Accenture and Booz Allen Hamilton to huge companies like Verizon Wireless and Time Warner Cable. In this article, you will learn how to enhance the security of S3 buckets with pre-signed S3 URLs, and how to generate them for various cases.
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News You Might’ve Missed. 23 – 27 Nov
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? AWS Cloud Kinesis Data Stream outage fixed; Amazon starts fully managed Apache Airflow; FBI warning on Ragnar Locker activity; data stolen in a cyberattack against Belden; and TrickBot 100 “debuts” with new features. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 16 – 20 Nov
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? Amazon announces AWS network firewall to block cloud threats; new serverless Database Migration Service from Google; Google launches Cloud Armor Adaptive Protection to prevent DDoS attacks; Egregor ransomware new trick besieges victims' printers with ransom notes; REvil ransomware attacks hosting provider Managed.com; and new Jupyter trojan malware steals usernames and passwords. Continue reading
The Importance of Patching While Working Remotely
Remote work environments have exclusively changed how organizations approach cybersecurity. This has fashioned a new tact where there is a greater need for patching and a renewed urgency to educate employees on the critical importance of patching and better security hygiene. Continue reading
Application Rationalization Guide and a Framework
In a small organization, it's easy to track and manage the usage of applications. However, over time, more internal departments appear, more people start to communicate with each other, and operations become more interconnected and complex. All that needs more complex solutions, more licenses, and more apps, all of which means more IT management. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 09 – 12 Nov
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? Amazon Web Services launches enhancements to its data storage services; AWS simplifies network traffic inspection with its Gateway Load Balancer; RansomEXX has a new version targeting Linux systems; Ragnar Locker hits the Italian drinks manufacturer Campari; and Compal Electronics suffers a ransomware attack with a demand for $17 million. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 02 – 06 Nov
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? Public registry plans for Docker container images by Amazon Web Services; new ransomware RegretLocker targets Windows virtual machines; phishing attack results in a loss of $2.3 million for US Republican Party; Mattel the target in a ransomware attack; and Maze ransomware closes operations and denies making a cartel. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 26 – 30 Oct
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? New healthcare-industry-focused cloud platform by Microsoft; AWS EC2 Nitro Enclaves now generally available; CISA warns of imminent cyberattacks against US healthcare industry targets; NetWalker ransomware attack against Enel Group; Ryuk ransomware attack hits Sopra Steria; Emotet malware using Microsoft Word upgrade in new phishing campaigns. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 19 – 23 Oct
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? Microsoft introduces Azure Space to power satellite initiatives; Coinbase phishing campaign targets Office 365 credentials; Better Cloud initiates its "Discover" platform to expose employee SaaS use; GravityRAT malware now targets Android and macOS devices; Egregor ransomware hits Barnes & Noble; and Microsoft takes down 94% of TrickBot’s servers. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 12 – 16 Oct
What's new this week in the news for MSPs? Cloud-Native Buildpacks launched by Google; Software AG suffers an attack by Clop ransomware; global law firm Seyfarth reports ransomware attack; Windows Defender used by Qbot malware to infect PCs; takedown of TrickBot botnet plotted by Microsoft and others; and Trickbot botnet survives takedown attempt. Continue reading