Remote Access stories - Page 4
iProov tech earns top rating for injection attack defence
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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surveillance
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physical security
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risk & compliance
iProov's Dynamic Liveness becomes first facial biometric to achieve Ingenium Level 4 and CEN/TS 18099 High rating for injection attacks.
WatchGuard warns of surge in evasive, encrypted malware
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
WatchGuard reports a 1,548% surge in new evasive malware and a 2,000% jump in encrypted threats, straining signature-based defences.
Barracuda links 2025 ransomware wave to firewall flaws
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Barracuda warns that unpatched firewalls and weak accounts drove 90% of 2025 ransomware attacks, as threats spread in mere hours.
Goodbye VPNs, Hello cloud-delivered Zero Trust
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
SonicWall's Cloud Secure Edge promises easy, cloud-delivered Zero Trust to replace ageing VPNs with simpler, stronger remote access.
Ransomware victims refuse to pay as data extortion soars
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
Most ransomware-hit firms now refuse to pay, as Arctic Wolf reports an 11-fold surge in data-only extortion and booming remote access abuse.
Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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data protection
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dr
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vpns
Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers 'log in instead of break in', abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.
Active exploitation seen in BeyondTrust access flaw
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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pam
Arctic Wolf says attackers are actively exploiting a critical BeyondTrust vulnerability in self-hosted remote access systems.
LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.
Keeper adds SuperShell terminal for secure vault work
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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devops
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pam
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mfa
Keeper rolls out SuperShell, a full-screen terminal interface in Keeper Commander for keyboard-first, zero-trust vault and PAM workflows.
Visions of cyber attacks: The SonicSentry SOC in action on Christmas morning
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
While most slept through Christmas dawn, SonicSentry analysts foiled a 3am brute-force cyber attack on a French client's firewall.
Portnox expands zero trust access to console tools
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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vpns
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network security
Portnox extends zero trust network access to RDP, SSH, VNC and Telnet, promising passwordless admin access and fewer VPN dependencies.
Illumio & Armis link tools to secure IT & OT estates
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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siem
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network security
Illumio and Armis expand their partnership to deliver integrated Zero Trust security for converged IT, OT and IoT estates worldwide.
Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36's Enduring Campaigns
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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ddos
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surveillance
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supply chain
Indian defence faces a decade-long silent siege as APT36 refines cross-platform cyber espionage with stealthy, persistent RAT campaigns.
Arctic Wolf named Chubb's preferred MDR cyber partner
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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vpns
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
Arctic Wolf has been chosen as Chubb's preferred MDR partner, tying cyber cover to continuous security monitoring for larger policyholders.
Screensaver phishing installs remote access tools covertly
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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storage
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firewalls
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ransomware
Attackers are abusing Windows screensaver files in a spearphishing campaign to stealthily install remote access tools on business systems.
Callback phishing surges as BEC email fraud dominates
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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hyperscale
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phishing
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hcm
Callback phishing jumps sixfold as BEC fraud stays dominant, with criminals weaponising CAPTCHAs, trusted brands and cloud platforms.
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
As most ransomware strikes after hours, small firms face a costly 3 AM security gap that only round-the-clock MDR can realistically close.
Global router hijack campaign silently reroutes DNS
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
A global “shadow DNS” campaign is hijacking vulnerable Wi‑Fi routers, silently rerouting users' web traffic towards scams and malware.
Splashtop unveils AI-powered codec for 4K remote work
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Splashtop has introduced an AI-driven codec promising smoother 4K remote work, higher frame rates and lower bandwidth use for media teams.
Routine internal access, not exploits, drives cyber risk
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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devops
Routine admin tools, not exotic exploits, let attackers race across networks, compromising over half of systems in under an hour.