Channel Brief: Citrix Acquires Thin Client Provider Unicorn

The FBI is warning U.S. organizations in the public and private sectors about the potential for source code exfiltration and extortion due to a years-long fake remote IT worker scheme aimed at dozens of U.S. firms. The warning comes after a pair of North Korean workers and three others were indicted by the U.S. Justice Department over their involvement in the scheme.

According to BleepingComputer, the FBI's advisory noted that "North Korean IT workers could attempt to harvest sensitive company credentials and session cookies to initiate work sessions from non-company devices and for further compromise opportunities."

The FBI recommended combating potential compromise through local admin account deactivation and restricted remote desktop app permissions, as well as increased network traffic monitoring and more extensive network log reviews.

The FBI also urged organizations to vet their third-party staffing firms, inquire about applicants' location or educational background, better examine resumes, and strive for a mostly in-person onboarding process to prevent hiring fake remote IT workers.

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Today’s Tech, Channel and MSP News

1. Citrix acquires Unicorn: German thin client provider Unicorn has been acquired by Citrix, SiliconAngle reports. The acquisition is aimed at bolstering Citrix's endpoint security capabilities while curbing operational expenses. Unicorn's Scout enterprise platform will tuck into Citrix's endpoint management suite, and its' x86 endpoint operating system will help customers extend asset lifespan, the companies said.

2. Cavelo names new channel chief: Attack surface management firm Cavelo Inc. named Larry Meador as its new channel chief. Meador has more than 24 years of experience building programs that serve MSPs, MSSPs and VARs, and joins Cavelo after his role as channel chief at both Infima Security and DataStream Cyber Insurance. At DataStream, Meador spearheaded partner growth, adding over 800 partners during his tenure. Meador will lead Cavelo’s partner strategy, forge new relationships, and expand the company’s channel presence. Congratulations!

3. Integris named a 'best place to work' by Glassdoor: IT MSP Integris ranked 28 out of 50 U.S.-based SMBs on the 17th annual Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards for Best Places to Work in 2025. The Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards are based on the input of employees who voluntarily provide anonymous feedback on Glassdoor. There are nearly 2.8 million companies listed on the workplace culture feedback site, and Integris maintains a 4.3 out of 5-star rating. Congratulations!

4. Ridgemont invests in SIG, spurs subsequent acquisition: Ridgemont Equity Partners, a middle market private equity investor, announced its investment in Strata Information Group (SIG), a higher-education-focused managed services provider. SIG offers ERP, CRM, cybersecurity and other managed services. Shortly after the closing of Ridgemont’s investment, SIG acquired BHA Technologies (BHA), a strategic service partner to higher education software provider Ellucian.

5. StructuredWeb lands growth investment: Channel sales and marketing SaaS solutions firm StructuredWeb announced a $30 million growth capital investment from Invictus Growth Partners. The strategic investment will be used to help the company rapidly scale, as well as for product improvements to expand the company's ChannelAI platform, enhanced customer success and accelerate R&D. StructuredWeb will also dedicate funds toward its channel marketing, the company said.

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