A common cyberattack strategy involves scanning the target’s system for vulnerabilities. Once a weakness is discovered, hackers use it to their advantage. And for cybercriminals, it’s not the size of the business that matters, it’s the ease of access. One of the easiest targets is exploit...
When burglars case a house to thieve, they look for easy access. Unlocked doors and open windows are the most common entry points into homes. What about business computer networks? What are the most vulnerable locations cybercriminals target for entry? How can MSPs help clients secure these weak spots? Let's find out. The Top 5...
There's no shortage of studies and statistics about cyber crime. And while the numbers don't always align perfectly from one report to another, and from one cohort to another, the specific numbers almost don't matter. Just because cyberattacks declined for one report cycle duration doesn’t guarantee they won’t rise...
Software vulnerability exploitation ranked as 2020’s top attack method for cybercriminals, according to a report conducted by 2021 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. Hackers love scanning networks, looking for software weaknesses that haven’t been patched. Once a vulnerability is found, it’s easy infiltration. Software vulnerabilities are a...
In a recent survey conducted by RapidFire Tools, many MSPs think that internal vulnerability scans are unnecessary for most of their clients. Others acknowledge the necessity, but clients don’t want to pay for them, and the scans are too costly for the MSP to absorb....