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Microsoft patches zero-day flaws in latest Windows update

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Microsoft rolls out fixes for 55 Windows flaws, including six exploited zero-days hitting Shell, MSHTML, Word and key desktop services.
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Nerdio unveils unified Microsoft 365 & AVD solution for MSPs

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Nerdio unveils Manager for MSP 6.0, a unified platform boosting automation and security for Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop management.
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December Patch Tuesday reveals 70 vulnerabilities

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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This December, Microsoft addresses 70 vulnerabilities, including 16 critical remote code execution flaws, in its latest Patch Tuesday update.
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IGEL & ControlUp now offer advanced device experience apps in the UK

Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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IGEL and ControlUp have launched advanced digital employee experience applications, ControlUp Edge DX and Remote DX, in the UK.
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BeyondTrust: Customers Choice for Remote Desktop Software

Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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BeyondTrust, intelligent identity and access security expert, has been recognised by Gartner Peer Insights as a Customer's Choice for Remote Desktop Software.
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Deutsche Welle uses TeamViewer to provide secure IT support

Wed, 11th Jan 2023
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The security features include single sign-on, scalable and flexible rights management via conditional access, and end-to-end encryption.
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TeamViewer integrates Slack adding new functionalities

Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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New functionality allows users to launch web-based TeamViewer remote access and augmented reality support sessions within the Slack environment.
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Delinea updates DevOps security, remote access more seamless

Thu, 29th Sep 2022
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New enhancements include development support on the most recent Mac computers and improved secrets' management usability through automation.
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Healthcare workers compromising patient's data during remote sessions

Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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Almost a third of healthcare providers have experienced compromised patient data during remote telehealth sessions, according to Kaspersky.
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Cybercriminals leverage remote desktop protocol to brute force attacks

Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) attacks surged by 768% in 2020, driven by remote working and COVID-19, according to a report by ESET.
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ManageEngine launches suite of enterprise security solutions

Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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The new solutions allow security teams to supervise remote sessions which are providing access to critical systems, says ManageEngine.
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Most organisations exhibiting malicious RDP behaviour - report

Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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Remote Desktop Protocol is a vital tool for managed service providers (MSPs) in their management of hundreds of client networks and systems.
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Sophos highlights dangers of remote desktop protocol attacks

Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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Sophos research reveals that remote desktop protocol (RDP) is the preferred method of attack for cybercriminals targeting vulnerable devices.
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Touching base

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Outsourcer base2 is helping customers with their ICT struggles through its managed service offerings. How did it all begin?.