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The managed service provider (MSP) industry is booming with opportunities. At the same time, MSPs face the challenge of balancing customer satisfaction with profitability, making strategic decisions more important than ever. For 35% of MSPs, building cyber resiliency for customers is a top strategic priority, but that goal often runs up against resource constraints and The post Top 5 roadblocks for MSPs and how OpenText MDR clears the way appeared first on Webroot Blog.

It’s an exciting time to be a managed service provider (MSP). More than ever, small and medium businesses (SMBs) are looking to MSPs as trusted advisors to help safeguard them from today’s growing cyber threats. One of the services in high demand right now? Managed detection and response (MDR). When asked about their biggest growth The post Top 5 reasons MSPs choose OpenText MDR appeared first on Webroot Blog.

With the rise of online scams and privacy risks, virtual private networks (VPNs) are becoming more popular for day-to-day use. Or at least I feel like they are based on the number of ads I hear for them on my favorite podcasts. So maybe you’ve heard of VPNs but aren’t actually sure what they are. The post Do you actually need a VPN? Your guide to staying safe online! appeared first on Webroot Blog.

Steam the Webinar on demand HERE As we look back on the cybersecurity landscape of 2024, it’s clear that the world of digital threats continues to evolve at an alarming pace in parallel with AI. This year has seen ransomware groups adapt and innovate, pushing the boundaries of their malicious capabilities and evasiveness from law enforcement. In our The post Nastiest Malware 2024 appeared first on Webroot Blog.

Think back to when your brand new laptop or desktop ran the smoothest, operating at peak performance. Is it still that fast, or does even the simplest task seem to take forever? Before you ditch your current PC, there’s a way to get it running like new again. First things first, though—you have to understand The post The new Webroot PC Optimizer boosts computer performance appeared first on Webroot Blog.

The more devices, digital apps and online accounts you use, the more efficient and convenient your life becomes. But all that ease of use comes with a price. Your devices are constantly collecting your personal data to fine-tune your user experience. At the same time, hackers, and other cyber criminals are working round the clock The post 10 steps to safeguarding your privacy online appeared first on Webroot Blog.

Unfortunately, when your devices are infected with a virus, it’s not as easy as a little bed rest for them to recover, and the damage can be long-lasting. A cyberattack can compromise your computers, phones and tablets, and open the door for cyber thieves to steal your sensitive personal information. According to a study by The post 8 Tips to protect your devices from malware attacks appeared first on Webroot Blog.

As generative AI usage becomes more widespread, two-thirds of respondents expressed concern about AI systems collecting their data. The post The state of generative AI in 2024 appeared first on Webroot Blog.

From the apps on our smartphones to chatbot assistant services, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our lives in both big and small ways. But as exciting as AI can be, it’s also important to understand its potential risks. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to become more cyber-savvy about AI. Let’s The post AI and deepfakes: How to be AI-savvy appeared first on Webroot Blog.

October is the month for pumpkin spice and all things spooky. But protecting your personal information online doesn’t need to be scary. For more than 20 years now, October has also been recognized as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In our digitally connected world, apps and online accounts can make our lives much more convenient. Sadly, they The post Cyber Security Awareness Month: Cyber tune-up checklist appeared first on Webroot Blog.