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Nerdio unveils unified Microsoft 365 & AVD solution for MSPs
Software-as-a-Service

Nerdio unveils unified Microsoft 365 & AVD solution for MSPs

Nerdio unveils Manager for MSP 6.0, a unified platform boosting automation and security for Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
December Patch Tuesday reveals 70 vulnerabilities
Ransomware

December Patch Tuesday reveals 70 vulnerabilities

This December, Microsoft addresses 70 vulnerabilities, including 16 critical remote code execution flaws, in its latest Patch Tuesday update.

By Adam Barnett • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
BeyondTrust: Customers Choice for Remote Desktop Software
Software-as-a-Service

BeyondTrust: Customers Choice for Remote Desktop Software

BeyondTrust, intelligent identity and access security expert, has been recognised by Gartner Peer Insights as a Customer's Choice for Remote Desktop Software.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023
Deutsche Welle uses TeamViewer to provide secure IT support
Unified Communications

Deutsche Welle uses TeamViewer to provide secure IT support

The security features include single sign-on, scalable and flexible rights management via conditional access, and end-to-end encryption.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2023
TeamViewer integrates Slack adding new functionalities
Partner Programmes

TeamViewer integrates Slack adding new functionalities

New functionality allows users to launch web-based TeamViewer remote access and augmented reality support sessions within the Slack environment.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2022
Delinea updates DevOps security, remote access more seamless
Ransomware

Delinea updates DevOps security, remote access more seamless

New enhancements include development support on the most recent Mac computers and improved secrets' management usability through automation.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2022
Schneider Electric launches Connected Services with Claroty
Unified Communications

Schneider Electric launches Connected Services with Claroty

Schneider Electric is teaming up with Claroty to assist in maintaining cybersecurity for physical assets - a critical issue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2022
TeamViewer remote access software integrated into RealWear Cloud
Identity and Access Management

TeamViewer remote access software integrated into RealWear Cloud

TeamViewer is expanding its partnership with RealWear to offer quicker setup of wearables and remote support for industrial workers worldwide.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022
Vertiv introduces line of redundant power transfer switches
Network Infrastructure

Vertiv introduces line of redundant power transfer switches

Vertiv has introduced Vertiv Geist Rack Transfer Switch (RTS), a new line of transfer switches that provides redundant power to single-corded devices.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2022
Vulnerabilities pose danger to SonicWall SMA 100 remote access appliances
Identity and Access Management

Vulnerabilities pose danger to SonicWall SMA 100 remote access appliances

SonicWall and Australia's ACSC are urging all businesses using SonicWall SMA 100 Series appliances to patch the devices as soon as possible.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022
Healthcare workers compromising patient's data during remote sessions
Data Analytics

Healthcare workers compromising patient's data during remote sessions

Almost a third of healthcare providers have experienced compromised patient data during remote telehealth sessions, according to Kaspersky.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
TeamViewer appoints new APAC president to further extend reach across the region
Partner Programmes

TeamViewer appoints new APAC president to further extend reach across the region

TeamViewer has announced the appointment of Sojung Lee as the new APAC president, with the company looking to enhance its growth within the region.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Cybercriminals leverage remote desktop protocol to brute force attacks
Malware

Cybercriminals leverage remote desktop protocol to brute force attacks

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) attacks surged by 768% in 2020, driven by remote working and COVID-19, according to a report by ESET.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2021
The current state of ransomware — and its future
Malware

The current state of ransomware — and its future

2020 saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with hackers collaborating and using new tactics, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
ManageEngine launches suite of enterprise security solutions
Virtual Private Networks

ManageEngine launches suite of enterprise security solutions

The new solutions allow security teams to supervise remote sessions which are providing access to critical systems, says ManageEngine.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
Most organisations exhibiting malicious RDP behaviour - report
Firewalls

Most organisations exhibiting malicious RDP behaviour - report

Remote Desktop Protocol is a vital tool for managed service providers (MSPs) in their management of hundreds of client networks and systems.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
Sophos highlights dangers of remote desktop protocol attacks
Firewalls

Sophos highlights dangers of remote desktop protocol attacks

Sophos research reveals that remote desktop protocol (RDP) is the preferred method of attack for cybercriminals targeting vulnerable devices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019

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CERT NZ urges businesses to disable Remote Desktop Protocol due to cyber risks
Malware

CERT NZ urges businesses to disable Remote Desktop Protocol due to cyber risks

According to CERT NZ, most ransomware attacks can be traced back, in part, to poorly configured remote access systems.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2021