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Barry Hensley stories

Barry Hensley is an insightful voice in the world of cybersecurity, focusing on the challenges and trends that organizations face in today’s increasingly digital landscape. His recent stories delve deeply into the evolving tactics of cybercriminals and the vulnerabilities that arise from the rapid adoption of remote work practices.

Through Hensley's analyses, readers can gain a better understanding of how ransomware has shifted in focus, particularly with regard to the exploitation of unpatched remote services. His work highlights the importance of cybersecurity measures and the need for proactive responses from businesses to safeguard their digital environments.

Additionally, Hensley's examination of the Kaseya ransomware attack serves as a crucial case study, offering lessons on the significance of timely communication and the vital steps managed service providers must take to protect their clients. Overall, engaging with Hensley's stories equips readers with valuable insights into emerging threats and effective strategies for mitigating risks in cybersecurity.

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52% of ransomware incidents started with compromise of unpatched remote services

Thu, 6th Oct 2022
The exploitation in remote services has become the primary initial access vector in ransomware attacks over the past year.
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Kaseya ransomware attack: MSPs warned to shut down VSA servers

Mon, 5th Jul 2021
On Friday Kaseya shut down its SaaS servers and notified its on-premises customers to shut down their VSA servers to prevent them from being compromised.
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Secureworks: Remote working exposes new security vulnerabilities

Mon, 19th Oct 2020
New vulnerabilities have emerged as IT teams respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, with cybercriminals targeting remote work transitions, says Secureworks.