News & Insights
This is a new section where we'll post our own takes on the cybersecurity landscape, share stories worth paying attention to, and cut through the noise on topics that actually matter for the businesses and organizations we work with. No vendor pitches, no recycled press releases — just honest commentary from people who work in the field. Check back often; we're just getting started.
Ransomware incidents surged roughly 45-49% in the first half of 2025 alone, with small and mid-sized businesses bearing the brunt. Over 7,500 unique organizations appeared on public leak sites — up from approximately 4,750 the year prior.
Read at Identity WeekAttackers have shifted strategy: instead of hitting one company at a time, they're compromising MSPs and using their trusted access to reach dozens of downstream clients simultaneously. One breach, hundreds of victims.
Read at SecureWorldGuardz's 2025 SMB cybersecurity report found that 48% of U.S. small businesses reported experiencing a cyberattack — yet 52% still rely on untrained internal staff to manage critical security functions. The gap is widening.
Read the ReportSupply chain attacks have increased 300% since 2021. By 2025, 45% of organizations experienced an attack through a vendor or software dependency — and SMBs are often the unintended gateway into larger targets.
Read at HuntressRansomware-as-a-service has lowered the barrier to entry dramatically. 134 distinct ransomware groups were active in 2025 — a 30% jump from the prior year — meaning the volume of attacks will only increase heading into 2026.
Read at VikingCloud