Remote Access stories - Page 5

Over half of retailers hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, with demands doubling to a median of USD $2 million, Sophos reports in its 2025 study.

Cybercriminals exploit remote monitoring tools to steal USD $34 billion in cargo globally, targeting trucking firms amid growing digital supply chain risks.

Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.

An AWS outage on 20 October 2025 caused global disruption, hitting platforms like Amazon, Snapchat, Coinbase, HMRC and Lloyds Bank, affecting millions worldwide.

Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.

Netskope enhances its Universal ZTNA solution with AI-driven policy automation and extended device security for diverse IT and operational technology environments.

Vietnamese threat actor BatShade targets job seekers with malware disguised as recruitment documents, using new tactics for stealth and persistent infection.

A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.

Phishing attacks exploiting URLs and QR codes have surged, with cybercriminals using AI and social engineering to target users via email and SMS, warns Proofpoint.

SonicWall launches its Generation 8 platform with nine new firewalls and an embedded cyber warranty covering up to USD $200,000 for enhanced MSP cybersecurity services.

BeyondTrust is named a Leader in Forrester's Privileged Identity Management report, earning top scores in 13 criteria for its identity-first security strategy.

LevelBlue reports cyber incidents tripled to 17% in early 2025, driven by a 1,450% rise in social engineering attacks like fake CAPTCHA schemes.

BeyondTrust enhances remote support with FIPS 140-2 and CJIS compliance, aiding public sector IT teams in meeting stringent security standards without VPNs.

Portnox launches cloud-native ZTNA offering passwordless, agentless access to web apps with a free unlimited-user version, boosting secure remote work.

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team uses TeamViewer Tensor to remotely manage its driver-in-loop simulator, boosting secure car setup testing across time zones.

Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.

TeamViewer unveils AI-powered TeamViewer Intelligence to speed up IT support via real-time automation and enhanced session insights for global users.

Fortinet has been named Overall Leader in IT/OT Network Protection for 2025 by Westlands Advisory, marking its third consecutive top award.

Zayo's Bandwidth Report reveals fibre demand soaring due to AI and cloud, with fibre miles set to rise by nearly 200 million by 2030 to prevent shortages.

Device Authority unveils KeyScaler 2025, enhancing IoT security with AI automation, new UI and secure edge access for safer device management.