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AnyDesk Case: What steps should users take to protect themselves?

On February 2, the popular remote access tool AnyDesk disclosed that it had suffered a cyberattack that had compromised its production systems. Although AnyDesk has not revealed specific details about the root cause of the attack, the measures taken to mitigate it, such as mandatory password resets and code signing certificate renewals, suggest that cybercriminals gained access to user passwords and the company's code signing certificate.

The 443 Podcast - Episode 282 - A Wild Month in Ransomware

This week on the podcast, we're joined by Ryan Estes, a member of WatchGuard's Zero-Trust Application Service classification team and resident ransomware expert to discuss the wild month in ransomware news. We start the episode with a story about a fake ransomware operator that scammed cybercriminals out of tens of thousands of dollars before discussing two major Ransomware-as-a-Service operators that have had a pretty rough couple of weeks.

The 443 Podcast, Ep. 282 - A Wild Month in Ransomware

This week on #the443podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Estes, a member of WatchGuard’s Zero-Trust Application Service classification team and resident ransomware expert, to discuss the wild month in ransomware news. We start the episode with a story about a fake ransom operator who scammed cybercriminals out of tens of thousands of dollars before discussing two major Ransomware-as-a-Service operators that have had a rough couple of weeks.

(Re)Imagine Workplace Access Management

As organizations seek out solutions to secure their hybrid and remote workplace, some daily tasks like signing into 10, 20, or 30 applications can really interfere with employee productivity. The fatigue of remembering so many passwords for so many applications nearly always leads to undesirable password behaviors such as password re-use and choosing weak passwords, plus the annoyance of forgotten passwords and the burden of resets.

Locking Up LockBit - The 443 Podcast, Ep. 281

🔒 🔴 This week on #the443podcast, Corey Nachreiner and Marc Laliberte cover an international law enforcement takedown of the LokBit #ransomware group’s infrastructure. After that, they cover a novel #malware delivery vector involving an IoT “toy.” Marc and Corey end the podcast by covering the latest White House Executive Order addressing #cybersecurity in critical infrastructure.

CRN Recognizes WatchGuard in its Prestigious 2024 Security 100 List

CRN has once again named WatchGuard to its prestigious annual Security 100 list as one of the 20 Coolest Network Security Companies Of 2024. The Security 100r ecognizes leading IT security vendors who are committed to working hand in hand with channel partners to protect businesses from cyber threats.

RMM Software: How to Protect it with a Firewall

Remote monitoring and management (RMM) solutions provide flexible methods to enable MSPs to detect network or device anomalies early, facilitating proactive systems monitoring. While these tools are deployed for legitimate purposes, it is common for cybercriminals to make malicious use of them.