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Jun 22, 2022
How instant messaging platforms became a venue for phishing attacks
Phishing is one of the most common forms of cyberattacks because the methods are simple and highly effective. As cybercriminals evolve, they look for other platforms to exploit where people may not yet have their guards raised.
Apr 01, 2022
World Backup Day: Building a Tiered Backup Strategy for Ransomware Recovery
Ransomware attacks will engulf every organization on the planet if robust security practices are not put in place. On World Backup Day, experts lay down the best backup and recovery strategies for organizations to mitigate the impact of ransomware attacks.
Mar 25, 2022
Datto MSP Technology Day: SMBs Need Strong SaaS Cybersecurity
MSPs need to get their share of SMB spending on cybersecurity.
Mar 07, 2022
Repelling A Ransomware Attack: Ryan Weeks of Datto On The 5 Things You Need To Do To Protect Yourself Or Your Business From A Ransomware Attack
In this interview series, we are talking to cybersecurity experts who can share insights from their experience and expertise about the “5 Things You Need To Do To Protect Yourself Or Your Business From A Ransomware Attack.”
Jan 24, 2022
Datto looks to bring EDR and MDR to smaller SMBs through their MSPs with Infocyte acquisition
Datto had some degree of both EDR and MDR available before, mainly through packages available through their RMM, but they believe that the integration of these technologies into their platform will take their security to another level.
Jan 20, 2022
Datto Buys Threat Detection And Response Vendor Infocyte
‘At our core, we feel like we’ve always been a security company. We’re looking for technology in the security space that we build and/or acquire that’s going to be effective,’ Datto CEO Tim Weller tells CRN.
Jan 20, 2022
Datto Buys Infocyte, as MSPs Are ‘Squarely in the Security Business’
Infocyte was founded by threat intelligence experts from cybersecurity institutions within the U.S. military.
Dec 23, 2021
Datto Debuts New Products, Beefs Up Security, Leads MSPs Into 2022
Cybersecurity has been a huge focus for Datto in 2021.
Dec 22, 2021
As Holidays Approach, Log4j Vulnerability Exploitations Continue Unabated
Datto has released a tool for MSPs to combat the log4j vulnerability.
Dec 21, 2021
Log4Shell enumeration, mitigation and attack detection tool
Datto is encouraging all MSPs to download a free script that it has developed and made available on GitHub for any Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) solution.
Dec 10, 2021
Cybersecurity Threats During the Holidays
With the holiday season in full swing, cybercriminals know consumers are relying heavily on online shopping to fulfill their Christmas gifting lists, and organizations are at an increased risk of threats. Here's some helpful advice from several cybersecurity experts.
Nov 02, 2021
Datto CEO Tim Weller: Security Is The Top Priority
Security, always a primary topic of discussion for the channel, has taken on new meaning in the last couple years with cybersecurity attacks targeting MSPs and their managed services clients. Datto, which provides a wide range of platforms for MSPs, is looking to stem the attacks with a security focus in all it does, Tim Weller told CRN.
Oct 28, 2021
Datto: ‘We Are In The Golden Age’ Of The IT Channel Now
‘That shows how resilient we are,’ says Eric Torres, director of channel development at Datto. ‘That shows how well you guys were prepared to take your customers on to that work-from-anywhere journey, to make sure that they are secure and that you are providing them with that technology to help them along the way.’
Oct 27, 2021
A shift to threat informed defence 'is the largest opportunity in MSP history' - Datto
The vendor’s chief information security officer spoke with CPI about today’s lucrative cybersecurity chances
Dec 18, 2020
Datto Offers All MSPs Free Scanner To Find Signs Of FireEye, SolarWinds Hack
‘Now is a time to remain vigilant and take an active role in hardening systems against these, now known, tactics,’ Datto CISO Ryan Weeks writes in a blog post announcing the scanner.
Dec 18, 2020
MSP Security: Datto RMM Gains FireEye Countermeasure Scanner
Datto has released a countermeasure scanning tool that helps MSPs to defend against hackers who may be using stolen FireEye Red Team penetration testing tools.
Dec 10, 2020
Datto 2021 Predictions: Insider Threats and Ransomware Loom
2020 was a tough year for many managed service providers (MSPs) and small businesses (SMBs), especially as it relates to cybersecurity. Many MSPs reported that the number of ransomware attacks and security vulnerabilities increased during COVID-19 due to an increase in remote work and cloud computing.
Dec 08, 2020
Home working has exposed us all to more cybercrime. Here's how to close the breach
Cybercrime's attack surface has increased because of the switch to home working.
Nov 30, 2020
Datto Hires Sophos, Akamai Veterans for Global Sales Expansion
Datto has hired former Akamai and Sophos executives to accelerate its MSP-focused technology sales across the APAC (Asia Pacific) and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) regions.
Nov 18, 2020
Datto Cybersecurity Report: Ransomware Top SMB Cyber Threat:
Most MSPs believe their business faces an increased risk of experiencing ransomware attacks that can cause downtime & data breaches, a new Datto report shows.
Dec 18, 2019
Cyberinsurance is on the rise -- and so is ransomware
A debate has erupted between the insurance industry and the infosec community over whether cyberinsurance payouts have led to the surge in ransomware attacks this year.
Nov 26, 2019
MSP software vendors play catch-up with security threats
Hackers have exploited MSP software tools such as remote monitoring and management as a conduit for cyberattacks, leading some vendors to issue new security measures and resources.
Oct 25, 2019
AI Stats News: 62 percent Of US Consumers Like Using Chatbots To Interact With Businesses
Recent surveys, studies, forecasts and other quantitative assessments of the progress of AI highlighted the growth in consumers’ acceptance of chatbots, especially for help with routine tasks; questions about medical AI algorithms missing the worst patient outcomes; and new predictions for 2020 and beyond about the future of AI and work.
Oct 23, 2019
Huge Opportunity For MSPs, Datto Survey Shows
Datto's Lauren Looney uses the stage at this week's NexGen 2019 conference to present the results of a survey her company did to measure how well SMBs understand MSPs, and followed with an MSP call to action based on some of those results.
Oct 17, 2019
1 in 5 SMBs have fallen victim to a ransomware attack
Ransomware remains the most common cyber threat to SMBs, according to a Datto survey of more than 1,400 MSP decision makers that manage the IT systems for small-to-medium-sized businesses.
Oct 17, 2019
Ransomware a Pervasive, Costly Threat to SMBs: Datto
Company’s survey finds MSPs, SMBs need to bolster protections
Oct 16, 2019
House panels buckle down on election security, supply chain security today
TIME IS MONEY — Business losses due to downtime from ransomware attacks are four times higher than the average ransom request, according to a report out this morning from the IT services firm Datto Inc.
Nov 23, 2018
Ransomware Attacks Ramping up in 2018, Showing No Signs of Stopping
According to a comprehensive new report from Datto, ransomware continues to be the leading form of cyber attack experienced by small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
Nov 13, 2018
Ransomware no. 1 cyberthreat to SMBs, and the average attack costs $47K
More than 55% of MSPs said their clients experienced a ransomware attack in the first six months of 2018, according to a Datto report.
Nov 13, 2018
2019 Security Budgets: Negotiating For Spend Increases
2019 Security Budgets: Negotiating For Spend Increases
Sep 26, 2018
Datto Updates Autotask PSA Solution
A down payment on the vendor’s commitment to refresh its PSA solution quarterly, the new release offers 10 additional time entry screen configuration options, a re-designed client homepage, and greater control over contract access rights.
Sep 12, 2018
Datto CEO McChord On Acquisition Strategy, Being ‘All In’ On MSPs, And The Challenges For Distributors
Datto CEO Austin McChord has built a powerhouse platform for vendors and MSPs to work together, and tells CRN that his company has become adept at weaving in new acquisitions even when those acquisitions conflict with other vendor partners.
Nov 27, 2017
Record Breaking Connecticut Start-Up Business Is Sold
Record Breaking Connecticut Start-Up Business Is Sold
Oct 27, 2017
Ransomware Could Be the Monster If Stephen King Wrote a Novel About Small Businesses
Ransomware Could Be the Monster If Stephen King Wrote a Novel About Small Businesses