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Password Cracking Doubles in One Year – You could say it’s as easy as 1,2,3… Passwords remain the weakest link in enterprise defense. Picus Security’s new Blue Report 2025 shows cracked password hashes in 46% of environments. That’s nearly double last year’s 25%. The surge reflects poor password policies and reliance on outdated hashing methods. … Read more
Manufacturing cybersecurity now commands board attention. Rockwell Automation’s 10th “State of Smart Manufacturing” places cyber threats second among external risks, after economic conditions. Our coverage earlier this week highlighted extreme Operational Technology (OT) loss models nearing $330 billion. Business interruption alone could exceed $172 billion. The stakes for plants and insurers keep rising. Smart manufacturing … Read more
SonicWall expanded its cybersecurity platform with nine Generation 8 firewalls. The lineup targets MSPs, MSSPs, and mid-market customers. Every model supports cloud-based Unified Management and embedded Zero Trust Network Access. “Our new firewall lineup is just one part of a broader, unified platform strategy. With SonicWall Unified Management, embedded ZTNA, the SonicSentry managed services team, … Read more
Fatigue Is Routine For MSP Security Teams – Picture a busy kitchen preparing Thanksgiving dinner. But there’s something amiss. Ten timers scream. Four ovens disagree on temperature. Three recipe apps push conflicting steps. The chef spins between beeps and alerts. Knives pause and sauce boils over while screens demand taps. Guests hear alarms, not progress. … Read more
Cybersecurity: Not Just a Boardroom Issue – Cybersecurity isn’t just a boardroom issue. It’s personal. In the latest episode of the Cyber Insurance News & Information Podcast, veteran journalist Danny Palmer joins host Martin Hinton for a timely, eye-opening conversation on how cybercrime has transformed over the past decade and what’s coming next. For the … Read more