Dangers of Unlocked Computers
With reliance on the Internet only continuing to rise, there’s more value available for theft through our computers. People keep leaving computers unlocked, despite years of knowing the dangers. There are plenty of horror stories in the news and even more that go largely unnoticed on blogs and social media sites, especially ones that focus…
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Login Options for GateKeeper Proximity 2FA
Login Options Available on GateKeeper®. Hands-free login to workstations, websites, and desktop applications. Turbocharge your end users’ login options for a more productive workforce. Most importantly, IT admins can increase security while actually letting users login faster! GateKeeper Proximity has multiple convenient login options available for IT admins to let end user login with: 2FA…
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Proximity Key for Passwords
When it comes to security vs convenience, it is hard to find a good balance. However, the GateKeeper proximity key solution provides both. It is a proximity key-based password manager for computers, websites, and software. This greatly reduces password mistypes, forgotten passwords, sharing passwords, and unlocked workstations. There are two groups of people that benefit…
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How to Launch RDP Session Automatically at Login
Launch your RDP session automatically at login. Launch RDP automatically. Follow the step-by-step directions for using Windows Task Scheduler (Windows 10) to launch a Remote Desktop Session every time the computer is unlocked. This will save much time and increase speed of login. 1. First, click the Windows Key. Then search for Task Scheduler. 2.…
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Thwarting Insider Threats
Insider threats are difficult to see and even harder to acknowledge for most organization. “How could our own people be a threat to us?” Yes, this is exactly the type of attitude that leads to successful insider threat actors. Many insider threats come from trusted employees, which is something most employers don’t consider. It’s hard…
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What is an Advanced Persistent Threat?
Advanced Persistent Threats explained. Advanced Persistent Threats (or “APTs”) are a dangerous form of cyber attack where a team of intruders use sophisticated hacking techniques to establish a long-term presence on a network. Their intention is usually to breach highly sensitive data and their methods are always evolving. These APT attacks usually come from very…
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How Mistakes, Forgetfulness, and Carelessness can Undo the Best IT Security
Some things just can’t be anticipated and protected against. Human foibles are at the top of the list. Human beings aren’t perfect, and their mistakes, carelessness and just plain bad luck can wreak unintentional havoc. Sometimes the simplest error can undo the most intricate IT security plans. All it takes is one person. It could…
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Satori Malware Aims at D-Link Routers
Satori isn’t new malware, but it’s the most infamous of its kind in the IoT world. Satori is a malicious application that scans the Internet for vulnerable devices and adds this vulnerable device to its botnet. It’s terribly effective for botnet creators – good for malware attackers but bad for innocent bystander users. The result:…
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The Rise of Currency Miner Malware
Crypto currency is in high demand. Not just for everyday people, but for cyber criminals. Insider threats are considered the most malicious of cyber threats. Insiders already have access to everything. This makes the risk level extremely high. Most companies think of a cyber threat as someone who maliciously attacks the network, steals data, or…
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