Massive New ‘Locky’-Variant Ransomware Attack Now Underway... and Other MSP News
September 21, 2017
Many endpoint protection solutions have been updated to detect Locky ransomware but as a new variant, emails containing the IKARUSdilapidated strain can be designated as “unknown file” types and slip through security tools. Full story.
Also: Masergy’s new EDR service, Continuum in Australia, Webroot acquisition and Kaseya’s new Traverse due soon. Full story.
Which will advance your business faster is a long-raging debate in the managed services community. Full story.
Denali Advanced Integration of Redmond, Wash., is accused of stealing emails and other information from its former client – Columbia Sportswear Company – in a scheme to win more business from the clothing maker. Denali has denied wrongdoing. Full story.
Internet security vendors are paid by their customers to protect them, and spend much of their time and effort in continually combatting and improving defenses against all malware – including ransomware. Full story.
The CEO of Burnt Orange Solutions, based in Saskatoon, Canada, shares three suggestions he’d apply if he were launching an MSP from scratch today. Full story.
If we start being cognizant of the time spent on Pain—and instead schedule and defend the time we spend on Gain—we help ourselves, and our organizations, drive toward more favorable business outcomes. Full story.
Cyber security vendor Comodo this week issued details of a newly discovered and ongoing large-scale ransomware campaign that is using a variant of the infamous “Locky” malware. Full story.
These are the top 10 MSPs from the MSPmentor 501: 2017 Global Edition — Worldwide Company Rankings with headquarters in the Southeast (U.S.). Full story.
These are the top 10 MSPs from the MSPmentor 501: 2017 Global Edition — Worldwide Company Rankings with headquarters in the Southeast (U.S.). Full story.
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From product releases to perspectives in the field, here’s a recap of top headlines from the week of August 14-18.
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