WatchGuard Technologies

06/18/2026

It looked like an invoice. It behaved like a threat.

WatchGuard research covered by HackRead shows how attackers linked to BianLian are using fake invoice and budget SVG images to target organizations in Venezuela.

The takeaway is simple: “safe-looking” file types are not always safe.

These SVG files are designed to appear routine, but behind the image is hidden code that can redirect victims, download malicious payloads, and help attackers move closer to ransomware impact.

For defenders, this is another reminder that phishing has evolved far beyond suspicious links and obvious attachments. Security teams need visibility into the full attack path, including the file types users are conditioned to trust.

Read the full Hackread coverage for the details and indicators to watch: https://wgrd.tech/4aGkjN3

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06/18/2026

As partner ecosystems grow more complex, teams need faster ways to identify the right opportunities, align earlier, and deliver stronger customer outcomes.

In a new Amazon Web Services blog, Danny Banks shares WatchGuard’s perspective on how agentic co-sell capabilities can support smarter, higher-quality partner engagement.

Discover more: https://wgrd.tech/4xHZIlC

06/18/2026

Your clients’ employees did not wait for IT to approve AI tools. They already have favorites.

That is why Shadow AI is the new Shadow IT, and it is moving faster, carrying more sensitive data, and flying further under the radar than anything that came before it.

WatchGuard Cloud Detection and Response brings it into the light: https://wgrd.tech/4wsKX5o

06/18/2026

In a new CRN interview, Joe Smolarski discusses why AI-accelerated threats are creating more pressure for MSPs, and why that pressure also creates an opportunity to strengthen their role as trusted security partners.

As attackers increasingly target smaller organizations, MSPs need security that helps them respond faster, operate more efficiently, and protect customers when it matters most.

And this is exactly where WatchGuard is focused.

Watch the full interview for insights: https://wgrd.tech/43IdRBm

MSPs are facing intensifying pressure as AI-enabled threat actors increasingly target their SMB clients, according to WatchGuard CEO Joe Smolarski.

06/17/2026

A highlight from yesterday’s webinar: 91% of surveyed organizations are concerned about AI-driven cyberattacks, and 44% say they are willing to pay more for AI-driven defense.

In this clip, Corey Nachreiner covers why that matters for MSPs, especially as attackers use AI across more stages of the kill chain, from spear phishing to scanning and exploit development.

When attacks move at machine speed, defense has to move faster too.

Catch the full webinar replay for more insights from Corey Nachreiner and Dave Sobel on what SMBs want from their MSPs in 2026.

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06/17/2026

The breach did not start with a dramatic break-in. It started with a tool developers trusted.

Marc Laliberte explains how a malicious VS Code extension helped turn a developer environment into an attack path, leading to stolen credentials and exposed internal repositories.

Full insights here: https://wgrd.tech/3RR2WCR

06/16/2026

Happening tomorrow! 🔐

Join Matthew See for a technical look at how passkeys are reshaping authentication, reducing password risk, and improving the user experience without compromising security.

Save your spot here: https://wgrd.tech/3S2vGbQ

06/16/2026

Last chance to tune in 🔴
Nearly 1,000 IT professionals. 20+ countries.
One big question: what do SMBs really want from their MSPs, and what are they willing to invest in next?

Join Corey Nachreiner and Dave Sobel, Owner of MSP Radio, as they break down the data behind changing SMB expectations, from 24/7 monitoring to AI-driven detection and measurable security outcomes.

Save your spot: https://wgrd.tech/3RF0IWX

06/15/2026

Atlanta partners, this one’s for you.

Join us tomorrow in Atlanta, Georgia, for hands-on training, live product demos, real customer scenarios, and practical guidance to help you position, implement, and scale Zero Trust with confidence.

Seats are limited. Save your spot: https://wgrd.tech/438RBQY

06/14/2026

The real question is no longer, “What vulnerabilities do I have?”

It is, “What exposures create the greatest risk to my organization right now?”

That shift is exactly why Continuous Threat Exposure Management is gaining momentum. Visibility matters, but context and prioritization are what help security teams reduce risk at scale.

Discover more: https://wgrd.tech/4einqfb

Cybersecurity is evolving from vulnerability management to exposure management, using AI to prioritize risk, reduce exposure, and improve resilience.