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Cybersecurity & antivirus software company Bitdefender adds endpoint defense capabilities to its GravityZone platform for managed service providers (MSPs).
Ransomware attack hits ASP.NET web hosting provider SmarterASP.NET. The malware attack & encryption software affects the company and its customers.
SparkCognition now provides its DeepArmor endpoint security solution to Lenovo small & medium-sized business (SMB) customers via Lenovo Vantage for SMB.
Today’s MSSP news involves Bitdefender for MSPs; Emisoft; EY buys Aleron; Firemon; Marsh; Nuspire threat research; SIEMonster; SmarterASP.net ransomware attack; Stellar Cyber & more.
Forescout seeks potential buyer. Private equity firms consider acquiring Forescout for cybersecurity, device inventory & policy-based access control capabilities.
A Microsoft Office 365 email consultant & former MSP (managed IT services provider) employee pleads guilty to hacking a former customer, a report says.
Cybersecurity legislation aimed at insulating Ohio’s election systems and electoral processes from hackers has been signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine
A new, incentives laden bill to expand cybersecurity education, recruit educators and extend employee training has been proposed by lawmakers from both sides of the aisle.
Today’s MSSP news involves Accenture; AEP; CISA small business cybersecurity guide; ConnectWise Automate ransomware attacks; CynergisTek; Fortress; LogicGate; Plixer; Sophos and more.
Ransomware attacks again target ConnectWise Automate, an MSP-focused RMM (remote monitoring & management) software platform, ConnectWise warns.