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The recent alert issued by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) about vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp remote support software highlights the growing risk in the software supply chain, making it a real threat to MSPs and their clients.

What is ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malicious software that encrypts an organization’s files or systems, effectively locking users out until a ransom is paid, usually in cryptocurrency. But in 2025, ransomware is more than just malware. It’s a multi-billion-dollar criminal business. So far this year, 4,441 organizations have been publicly listed as ransomware victims.

With evolving cyber threats and rapidly advancing technologies, today’s SMBs have no choice but to modernize their networks to stay secure, efficient, and competitive. WatchGuard is ready to support them with the launch of the next-gen Firebox Tabletop Series: Future-ready firewalls built for how businesses operate now and where they’re headed next.

As CSOs, we know cybercriminals don't clock out for summer. If anything, the seasonal drop in staffing and vigilance creates ideal conditions for identity-based attacks, especially for MSPs juggling multiple client environments. You need more than ever security that “just works” even under imperfect conditions with tools that remain reliable and effective—not fragile theory.

Wireless networks have traditionally been a weak point in corporate cybersecurity. However, what was once a localized risk, limited to an office space, has now evolved into a more sophisticated threat, making detection more difficult.

Managing cybersecurity as a managed service provider isn’t getting any easier. You’re juggling a fast-evolving threat landscape, rising customer expectations, and fierce competition ‒ all while trying to grow your business and protect your clients. Even the most experienced MSPs can fall into common traps that drain profits, overcomplicate operations, and increase security risk. Here are five pitfalls that might be holding your business back ‒ and how to sidestep them.

Being alert to ransomware is nothing new. Ransomware can wreak havoc and often cause permanent damage to endpoints, unless effective recovery processes are in place. Many ransomware operators attempt to delete shadow copies and other recovery methods, which makes redundancy in recovery essential. However, the situation becomes even more serious with the emergence of microcode ransomware.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has unveiled a new metric that promises to revolutionize the way vulnerability management is prioritized. Likely Exploited Vulnerabilities (LEV) is a ranking designed to help organizations focus their efforts on the flaws that cybercriminals are actively using to perpetrate real-world attacks. Thousands of vulnerabilities are reported every year but only a small fraction is exploited in the wild.

In an environment where the volume of threats is growing and the pressure to protect critical assets is constant, oragnizations and managed service providers (MSPs) are inundated with notifications. Prioritizing critical vulnerabilities takes time, resources and careful analysis. However, false positives also slip into this constant flow of alerts. Far from being harmless, these false alarms can create an even bigger problem: alert fatigue.