Many believe a Virtual Private Network (VPN) significantly protects against ransomware attacks. Not only is this myth incorrect, but your VPN is actually a potential attack vector for malicious actors. The threat further increases through the recent proliferation of VPNs as millions of workers transition into working from home. Furthermore, these factors create an array of potential access points to …
Protecting against email phishing attacks continues to be a top priority for cybersecurity teams. Email phishing is significantly rising and becoming even more dangerous. Attackers integrate behavioral intelligence with social engineering tactics in building trust with users. Moreover, these tactics allow attackers to easily infiltrate devices and critical IT systems. Email phishing is a specific type of social engineering attack …
Among the most prevalent cybersecurity questions, business and government agencies continue to ask: is Linux OS vulnerable to ransomware? For decades now Linux has built a reputation as a more secure option compared to Windows. However, this reputation is mainly due to Linux’s smaller user base, making it a less attractive target for hackers. That has changed in recent years …
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Ransomware remains a growing IT threat with current estimates of an attack occurring every 11 seconds against a business or government agency. One of the main delivery mechanisms of ransomware is social engineering attacks, a prominent attack vector that targets staff within your organization. In this blog, we discuss the dangers posed by social engineering, as well as how to …
Ransomware has become one of the most prevalent threats to the IT Security of Businesses and Governments. In 2021, the most common method of attack was through Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Moreover, RDP remains a commonly used protocol allowing remote control of your computer. Its main use cases are remote work, IT service, and remote connection for Microsoft Azure and …
Ransomware security products in 2021 continue to churn out as new threats loom on the horizon. Security experts estimate a new ransomware attack occurs every 11 seconds. Ransomware’s increase in popularity continues to gain notoriety through high-profile attacks, such as the Colonial Pipeline attack. In addition, ransomware remains one of the easiest cyber security attack platforms to directly monetize. As …
The paradigm shift to remote work and distance learning is providing a catalyst for Desktop as a Service (DaaS) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions. Cloud Service Providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google, and IBM now offer robust DaaS and VDI products. Both platforms enable remote desktop capabilities for users requiring the look and feel of …
By the end of 2021, Microsoft will have unique versions of Windows widely available; Windows 11, Windows 365 Cloud PC, and Azure Virtual Desktop. The demand for cloud-based solutions has accelerated tremendously over the past year. Businesses and schools have needed to quickly adapt to remote work and distance learning in a hybrid world. Through the deployment of remote desktops and …
