Why remote desktop use is risky
Ransomware groups take advantage of all sorts of different vulnerabilities. Yet there are many ways to ensure better security. Limiting the use of remote desktop sessions is one of them, again according to a recent report from the FBI and others.
The group of American and Australian investigator... Read more
‘EU publishers and advertisers struggle with IAB’s new platform’
European publishers and advertisers are struggling with the implementation of industry association IAB Europe's new advertising platform. Companies doubt the system's compliance and suspect there's more to the release than meets the eye.
Last year, Belgian privacy regulator GBA declared that I... Read more
‘Hackers sell access to nearly 600 corporate networks for €4 million’
The total price charged by initial access brokers (IABs) rose to €4 million in the last quarter. For that amount, buyers were able to purchase access to nearly 600 corporate networks.
Security firm KELA presented the stats in a recent research report. The researchers analyzed 110 initial acces... Read more
Cisco hit by Lapsus$-related cyberattack
Cisco was hit by a cyberattack in late May. The attackers captured network data. The incident involved an initial access broker that maintains close relationships with several ransomware groups. One is Lapsus$, which previously caused data breaches at major tech companies.
Cisco recently announc... Read more