RTM – Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) Tools
Topic: Ransomware Tool Matrix Focus: Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) Tools An RMM (Remote Monitoring and Management) tool is a type of software used by IT professionals and managed service providers (MSPs) to remotely monitor, manage, and maintain IT systems, networks, and devices. These tools are designed to improve the efficiency of IT operations by…
Read MoreREMCOS Remote Control & Surveillance Software
What Is Remcos? aka: RemcosRAT, Remvio, Socmer Actor(s): APT33, The Gorgon Group, UAC-0050 Remcos (short for Remote Control and Surveillance) is a commercial system administration application for XP and newer versions of Windows that threat actors have weaponized. Remcos is a closed-source application designed for network maintenance, system monitoring, surveillance, and penetration testing, but attackers use it to…
Read MoreHow to Disable Windows CoPilot: A Step-by-Step Guide
Windows CoPilot is Microsoft’s latest AI-powered assistant, integrated directly into Windows 11. It’s designed to help users by providing personalized suggestions, enhancing productivity, and simplifying tasks. While this feature can be beneficial for many, some users find it unnecessary, intrusive, or even a potential privacy concern. If you’re one of those users who prefers not…
Read MoreStart The New Year Off The Right Way
It’s our job at Barricade Cyber Solutions to make sure that your data is safe at all times – and we make this happen through a proactive mindset. We address issues before cybercriminals can find vulnerabilities and, by doing that, we keep your business safe. The cybercrime industry is evolving all the time, so…
Read MoreRecover Your Data And Your Trust
While it’s true that cyberattacks are stressful, it’s very likely that you won’t be aware of the attack until after it’s over. Days, weeks, or even months might pass before you realize your company was the victim of a security breach. If the damage is already done, you might feel like the problem is out…
Read MoreDid You Fall Victim to a Cyber Attack Over the Holidays?
If your business fell victim to a cyberattack over the holidays, you are far from alone. Unfortunately, the holidays are a very common time for cybercriminals to strike. In this article, we’ll get into the reasons why cybercriminals are most active around the holiday season, along with steps to take if you were targeted. …
Read MoreHow To Recognize Malware
Malware can steal, encrypt, or delete sensitive data, and it can also alter or hijack certain functions of the computer in order to monitor the computer’s activity – even if the victim isn’t aware of it. As time goes on, malware attacks continue to get more sophisticated. Many use a command-and-control server so cybercriminals can…
Read MoreWhat Is Considered Insider Threat?
An insider threat includes any malicious activity that comes from within – from users that have access to an organization’s network, their applications, or their databases. The users might be current employees, former employees, or even third parties like partners, contractors, or temporary workers. All they need is access to the organization’s physical or digital…
Read MoreWhy Ransomware Attacks Happen The Most During The Holidays
There’s so much to be excited about when the holiday season rolls around. First of all, it’s the perfect time to spend with family and friends, exchange gifts, make memories, and eat great food. On top of that, stores – online and in-person – have amazing sales! Sales for the 2022 holiday season are projected…
Read More[Cyber Alert] Fortigate CWE-122
Video Overview Publications IR Number: FG-IR-21-115 CVSSv3 Score: 7.3 CVE ID CVE-2021-36173 Summary A heap-based buffer overflow [CWE-122] in the firmware signature verification function of FortiOS may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted installation images. Logs While Fortinet has not provided any information on how the flaw is being exploited, they shared…
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