SaaS Alerts Blog

In an emerging trend, cybercriminals have moved to automation to deploy ransomware at scale. As these automated ransomware extortion tactics continue to evolve, MSPs must adapt their strategies and response mechanisms to effectively mitigate these threats and protect their clients from ransom demands.  Let’s explore how this automated threat vector works and the top actionable […]

A single compromised account can be a gateway for attackers to access confidential data, leading to financial loss, legal consequences and damage to the company’s reputation. This threat is not limited to any specific platform and affects everything from email accounts to secure business databases.  Before exploring strategies for MSPs to mitigate this cyber risk, […]

Google Workspace is a set of productivity applications with over 3 billion users and 10 million paying customers around the world. As the storage of a massive amount of sensitive information, this cloud-based suite is a top security concern for businesses.  The risk of data breaches makes it crucial for MSP to implement data loss […]

A survey of cybersecurity leaders revealed that 94% of organizations were negatively impacted by email security incidents in 2023. As cyber threats evolve, MSPs must prioritize robust email security to effectively protect their customers’ data. This blog explores widespread email threats, choosing the right MSP email security tools and best practices for their implementation. What […]

Business email compromise (BEC) attacks involve manipulating or impersonating email accounts to deceive employees, often leading to financial fraud, breaches or data loss.  According to Verizon, BEC attacks doubled last year and comprised nearly 60% of all social engineering incidents.  To deal with this growing frequency of BEC attacks, MSPs need advanced strategies such as […]

Slack is the preferred communication, collaboration and file sharing hub for teams in more than 150 countries. The number of Slack’s monthly active users is expected to reach 79 million by 2025, per Statista. While the user-friendly interface and versatile app integrations of Slack make it a fan favorite, over time, the platform becomes a […]

While traditional security measures such as firewalls, strong password policies and encryption remain crucial, their primary focus on securing network perimeters makes them less effective against location-based attacks. This is where IP address geolocation comes in. By leveraging IP data, you gain insights about the location of login attempts, allowing you to distinguish legitimate access […]

With global cybersecurity spending on products and services projected to grow by 10% in 2024, reaching $208 billion, MSPs have access to many security solutions under multiple “acronym-salad” categories. This blog will focus on three of them: SIEM vs SOAR vs XDR. Each of these categories offers unique capabilities and addresses specific security needs across […]

For managed service providers (MSPs), navigating the different aspects of IT support for clients is a constant juggling act. From being a subject matter expert to providing constant customer service, every facet demands attention to retain clients. With your plate nearly full with these key functions, cybersecurity for MSP often takes a backseat, which can […]

To effectively protect their clients from escalating cyber threats, MSPs need a deep understanding of tactical threat intelligence. Enter indicators of compromise (IOCs).  IOCs are critical pieces of information that help MSPs identify whether a system or network has been infiltrated by malicious actors. Using these digital breadcrumbs, MSPs are able to uncover cyberattacks. This […]