Cybercriminals are increasingly using new evasion strategies in their attacks in order to disable or alter company security controls. This year, there has been a surge in the use of hunter-killer malware that seeks to identify and eliminate enterprise defenses such as firewalls, antivirus, and next-generation EDR technologies. A recent report reveals a massive 333% increase in this type of malware.

The landscape of managed services is evolving rapidly, driven by an increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions. As the digital realm expands, so do the threats, making cybersecurity a paramount concern for businesses and a lucrative opportunity for MSPs across the globe. There are many trends MSPs should understand in order to take advantage of the opportunities available to them in 2024. Let’s take a look at some key data from Canalys analyst research.

One of the many difficulties faced by organizations has been how to create portability, reusability, and interoperability of digital identities from the on-premises realm to increasingly web-services-enabled environments. One of the earliest and most widely adopted approaches has been SAML (or Security Assertion Markup Language) and Identity Federation.

On February 2, the popular remote access tool AnyDesk disclosed that it had suffered a cyberattack that had compromised its production systems. Although AnyDesk has not revealed specific details about the root cause of the attack, the measures taken to mitigate it, such as mandatory password resets and code signing certificate renewals, suggest that cybercriminals gained access to user passwords and the company's code signing certificate.

As organizations seek out solutions to secure their hybrid and remote workplace, some daily tasks like signing into 10, 20, or 30 applications can really interfere with employee productivity. The fatigue of remembering so many passwords for so many applications nearly always leads to undesirable password behaviors such as password re-use and choosing weak passwords, plus the annoyance of forgotten passwords and the burden of resets.

Digitalization has revolutionized bureaucratic processes as a whole. Like other sectors, public bodies across the world have adopted web-based software and support to increase the efficiency of their operations.

CRN has once again named WatchGuard to its prestigious annual Security 100 list as one of the 20 Coolest Network Security Companies Of 2024. The Security 100r ecognizes leading IT security vendors who are committed to working hand in hand with channel partners to protect businesses from cyber threats.

Remote monitoring and management (RMM) solutions provide flexible methods to enable MSPs to detect network or device anomalies early, facilitating proactive systems monitoring. While these tools are deployed for legitimate purposes, it is common for cybercriminals to make malicious use of them.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now present in almost every aspect of our lives. However, its influence is particularly relevant in the field of cybersecurity, where it impacts both defense and attack. While it has become a great tool to protect an organization's digital assets, it has also been weaponized by cybercriminals to spread and execute increasingly sophisticated and difficult to detect cyberattacks.