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A Milestone Year for a Growing Threat 2024 marked the 25th anniversary of the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and while their efforts are worthy of celebration, those on the receiving end of cybercrime in 2024 had little to celebrate. The latest annual report paints a sobering picture, as... Read more

If you’ve ever played Jenga, you’re familiar with just how carefully you must work to build something stable. If you remove the wrong piece or add a new layer too quickly, things can get very wobbly. Building your Managed Service Provider (MSP) business isn’t very different. Every new customer, every... Read more

Before we get to the article, we could use your input on a new promotion. What if you could earn cash by simply sharing INKY blog posts with your friends and colleagues? Receive a $5 reward for each shared post, payable every time you accumulate $50 in rewards. Sounds easy,... Read more

Under the current administration, the United States has experienced significant shifts in immigration and deportation policies. In fact, Homeland Security officials said that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out more than 32,000 arrests in the first 50 days of the new administration.1 The deportation efforts have individuals, families, and... Read more

Staying informed is the first line of defense when you’re a Managed Service Provider (MSP), protecting your customers from email security threats. To help you stay ahead of that curve, we’re happy to share INKY’s 2024-2025 Email Security Annual Report. Let's dive into some of the key insights that will... Read more

The rapid explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has permeated nearly every industry across the globe. For those of us in email security, AI brings both positive and negative ramifications. When used for good, AI is an incredible tool in the never-ending battle against phishing attacks. However, over on the evil... Read more

In a significant milestone for global cybersecurity, the United Nations General Assembly has adopted a new, legally binding treaty on cybercrime. This treaty, known as the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, represents a crucial step in the ongoing battle against digital threats. With cybercrime affecting over two-thirds of the global... Read more

As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), your days are filled with a myriad of tasks, from monitoring client systems to resolving complex IT issues. But what if you could find more time in your day to take on new customers and expand your business? We’d like to share four tips... Read more

Cyber Monday sales are expected to hit a record $13.2 billion on Monday, which is 6.1% more than in 2023.1 While this is great for online retailers, it’s important to remember that cybercriminals are just as excited as you are about the holiday rush. ... Read more

When Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov, was arrested in August of 2024 it put the spotlight on the criminal use of third-party platforms. The arrest came because of what officials believed to be a lack of moderation and cooperation from Telegram in fighting crimes against children. While crimes of this nature... Read more

Email security is more critical than ever, and for good reason. Phishing and spoofing attacks continue to wreak havoc on organizations of all sizes. One of the best defenses against these threats is the DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance) protocol, which helps prevent unauthorized use of your domain... Read more

Gone are the days when phishing emails could be identified with just a discerning eye. Those tell-tale grammar, punctuation, and usage errors were quickly corrected, thanks to generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). Next to arrive on the scene were AI tools designed to detect AI generated... Read more

QR code phishing has become one of the most rapidly growing forms of phishing, especially since QR codes gained popularity during the global pandemic. Recently, INKY has observed a new evolution of this tactic, where QR codes are constructed using HTML tables and ASCII characters. We've noticed this technique emerging... Read more

It’s no secret that as a Managed Service Provider (MSP) you’re at the forefront of integrating and managing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for your clients. While AI offers an array of benefits, from enhancing operational efficiency to proactive security measures, not every organization has the knowledge and understanding necessary to... Read more

If you’ve ever bought a raffle ticket, purchased a lottery ticket, or called into a radio station for concert tickets, you’ve pictured yourself on the winning side of a prize. It’s a nice feeling. Whether you chalk it up to serotonin, dopamine, or human nature, winning makes us feel good.... Read more