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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.