With more ransomware attack analysis including specific details, it becomes clearer how ransomware gangs are leveraging your organization’s remote access against you.
Did you know that some of the questions we get asked the most are about passwords? Today’s blog discusses the different types of passwords associated with your VNC Connect account, how to change them, and some extra tips to help strengthen their security.
With third-party Remote Access solutions providing access to internal resources and elevated privileges, knowing the solution you employ is truly secure should be a critical part of your security strategy.
Many things come to mind when thinking of RealVNC. Secure remote access software is probably the first one. But… ducks? Infosecurity Europe 2022 was a huge success, and we have plenty to tell you.
I’ve covered in previous articles how remote access can be used by threat actors as a means of gaining entrance, persistence, stealth, and more as part of a cyberattack. And this potential misusing of remote access brings with it some hefty repercussions.
Remote Access to internal endpoints continues to be leveraged by threat actors involved in data breaches. But exactly how much a problem is it, and how can you put a stop to it?
RealVNC will be part of this year’s Infosecurity Europe event. The event has been connecting the information security community for 25 years and is taking place in five days, between June 21st and 23rd, at ExCel London.
RealVNC has recently engaged with Berlin-based security consultancy Cure53 to perform a complete security audit of its flagship VNC Connect remote access service. The audit included VNC Server and VNC Viewer on all supported platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS), the VNC Connect management portal, and backend services.
Without some form of remote access, threat actors conducting a cyberattack simply wouldn’t succeed. Threat actors leverage remote access services at a number of points within an attack, making it an important – and perhaps necessary – part of a cyberattack. So, how can you plan and prop up a defense against attacks?
RealVNC will be part of this year’s Infosecurity Europe (Infosec) event. “Defining the Future of Cybersecurity” is the event’s motto – Infosec connects the information and cybersecurity community, showcasing the latest technology and sharing insider insights.
Today marks the 20th anniversary of RealVNC. It’s exactly two decades since our company was born, funded by early adopter users. Here’s the story so far, the moments that helped shape RealVNC’s existence, and some of what the future will bring.
But, let’s start with the beginning…
Because they have have been in the past used by cybercriminals for a variety of threat actions , there’s sometimes an association that may occur in some organizations between VNC-based remote access solutions and malicious activity. However, a secure VNC solution, used as intended, can bring a lot of benefits to your organization.
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