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AnyDesk Announces 75 IT Scholarship Opportunities: Win a Free License to CBT Nuggets

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Monday, October 2, 2023

AnyDesk , a leading global provider of remote access software, is delighted to announce its first IT Scholarship Sweepstakes .

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  • AnyDesk , a leading global provider of remote access software, is delighted to announce its first IT Scholarship Sweepstakes .
  • As part of its commitment to advancing technology skills, AnyDesk will be providing one year of free access to CBT Nuggets, a renowned online learning platform, to 75 winners.
  • Recognizing the need to support IT professionals and others in their career advancement, AnyDesk is giving away 75 free licenses to CBT Nuggets, eliminating financial burdens and enabling learners to enhance valuable skills and train for certifications to excel in their roles.
  • No purchase, license, payment, or online service subscription of any kind is necessary to enter or win.

AnyDesk Fights Back Against Fraud

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AnyDesk, the world's leading provider of remote access software, announced today the creation of the AnyDesk Anti-Fraud Taskforce. "This task force is dedicated to stopping fraud in real-time. We partner with various creators and scam baiters to take a proactive approach to fraud prevention" said Matthew Caldwell, one of the company's fraud prevention specialists. 

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  • We partner with various creators and scam baiters to take a proactive approach to fraud prevention" said Matthew Caldwell, one of the company's fraud prevention specialists.
  • To kick off the project, AnyDesk is establishing the Fraud Fighters Foundation as well as pledging $10,000 to fraud prevention efforts.
  • This collaboration will open new doors in terms of fraud prevention and will allow AnyDesk to support and advise other companies on fraud prevention tactics.
  • AnyDesk will keep fraud prevention a top priority even after abuse of the software has decreased.

January 2023’s Most Wanted Malware: Infostealer Vidar Makes a Return while Earth Bogle njRAT Malware Campaign Strikes

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Monday, February 13, 2023

In January, infostealer Vidar was seen spreading through fake domains claiming to be associated with remote desktop software company AnyDesk.

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  • In January, infostealer Vidar was seen spreading through fake domains claiming to be associated with remote desktop software company AnyDesk.
  • Researchers also identified a major campaign dubbed Earth Bogle delivering the njRAT malware to targets across the Middle East and North Africa.
  • njRAT came in at number ten on the top malware list, having dropped off after September 2022.
  • “Once again, we’re seeing malware groups use trusted brands to spread viruses, with the aim of stealing personal identifiable information.

Kaspersky uncovers attacks targeting Albanian government with ransomware and wipers signed with stolen certificates

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

The investigation showed cybercriminals deployed ransomware and wiper malware to compromise their victims, using stolen legitimate certificates from the Nvidia and Kuwait Telecommunications company to sign their malware.

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  • The investigation showed cybercriminals deployed ransomware and wiper malware to compromise their victims, using stolen legitimate certificates from the Nvidia and Kuwait Telecommunications company to sign their malware.
  • In a new report , Kaspersky researchers have analyzed malware modifications used in the second wave of attacks.
  • In July 2022, a number of massive cyberattacks on Albanian government e-services were reported by the country’s media outlets .
  • In September, Kaspersky experts identified ransomware and wiper malware samples resembling ones from the first wave.

Service Management World 2022 Expo Hall to Display the Most Innovative Products and Services in the Service Management Industry

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Monday, October 31, 2022

HDI, the leading organization dedicated to elevating service and support across the enterprise, announces the 2022 Service Management World Expo Hall will display the most innovative products and services in the service management industry.

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  • HDI, the leading organization dedicated to elevating service and support across the enterprise, announces the 2022 Service Management World Expo Hall will display the most innovative products and services in the service management industry.
  • Many innovative products and services will be on display in the Service Management World Expo Hall and attendees will have the opportunity to see which solutions are right for their organization, said Tara Gibb, Senior Director, HDI.
  • Service Management World is the perfect place for service management leaders interested in staying ahead of the curve and learning about the latest trends in the industry.
  • The Service Management World Expo Hall features more than 30 sponsors showcasing the latest industry solutions.

AnyDesk 7.1: Administration rethought

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Monday, October 17, 2022

CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AnyDesk Software GmbH, the fastest-growing Remote Access Software company, released AnyDesk 7.1, continuing its strategy to develop the best Remote Access Solution on the market. The application's elegant software architecture and its intuitive and appealing user interface are central to this strategy. As a result, companies and private users can increase their productivity when accessing their devices remotely. AnyDesk 7.1 is initially available for Windows, with other operating systems to follow.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AnyDesk Software GmbH, the fastest-growing Remote Access Software company, released AnyDesk 7.1, continuing its strategy to develop the best Remote Access Solution on the market.
  • AnyDesk 7.1 is initially available for Windows, with other operating systems to follow.
  • AnyDesk CEO and founder, Philipp Weiser, states that "AnyDesk 7.1 is an important step in our strategy to realize the added value of our solution even in complex company structures.
  • Present in more than 190 countries, over 120,000 customers rely on AnyDesk, including internationally renowned companies such as Bosch, McDonald's and Google.

AnyDesk 7.1: Administration rethought

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 17, 2022

CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AnyDesk Software GmbH, the fastest-growing Remote Access Software company, released AnyDesk 7.1, continuing its strategy to develop the best Remote Access Solution on the market. The application's elegant software architecture and its intuitive and appealing user interface are central to this strategy. As a result, companies and private users can increase their productivity when accessing their devices remotely. AnyDesk 7.1 is initially available for Windows, with other operating systems to follow.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --AnyDesk Software GmbH, the fastest-growing Remote Access Software company, released AnyDesk 7.1, continuing its strategy to develop the best Remote Access Solution on the market.
  • AnyDesk 7.1 is initially available for Windows, with other operating systems to follow.
  • AnyDesk CEO and founder, Philipp Weiser, states that "AnyDesk 7.1 is an important step in our strategy to realize the added value of our solution even in complex company structures.
  • Present in more than 190 countries, over 120,000 customers rely on AnyDesk, including internationally renowned companies such as Bosch, McDonald's and Google.

Hive, LockBit and BlackCat Ransomware Gangs Consecutively Attack the Same Network, Sophos Reports

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

OXFORD, United Kingdom, Aug. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced in the Sophos X-Ops Active Adversary whitepaper, Multiple Attackers: A Clear and Present Danger , that Hive, LockBit and BlackCat , three prominent ransomware gangs, consecutively attacked the same network.

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  • OXFORD, United Kingdom, Aug. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced in the Sophos X-Ops Active Adversary whitepaper, Multiple Attackers: A Clear and Present Danger , that Hive, LockBit and BlackCat , three prominent ransomware gangs, consecutively attacked the same network.
  • The first two attacks took place within two hours, and the third attack took place two weeks later.
  • Its bad enough to get one ransomware note, let alone three, said John Shier, senior security advisor at Sophos.
  • In fact, LockBit explicitly doesnt forbid affiliates from working with competitors, as indicated in Sophos whitepaper, said Shier.

Attackers Infiltrate a Single Server for Five Months, Using it to Browse Online for Tools to Help Them With Further Parts of the Attack, Sophos Finds

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

The findings are detailed in a new article, Attackers Linger on Government Agency Computers Before Deploying Lockbit Ransomware , and suggest that multiple attackers infiltrated the vulnerable server.

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  • The findings are detailed in a new article, Attackers Linger on Government Agency Computers Before Deploying Lockbit Ransomware , and suggest that multiple attackers infiltrated the vulnerable server.
  • They then seemed unsure of what to do next, said Andrew Brandt, principal security researcher at Sophos.
  • They then used a browser on the breached server to search online for the tools to use for hacking and attempted to install them.
  • For further information read the article, Attackers Linger on Government Agency Computers Before Deploying Lockbit Ransomware on Sophos News.

Trellix Sees Advanced Persistent Threat Actors and Ransomware Groups Focus on Financial Services in Third Quarter of 2021

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Monday, January 31, 2022

Today, Trellix released its Advanced Threat Research Report: January 2022 , examining cybercriminal behavior and activity related to cyber threats in the third quarter of 2021.

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  • Today, Trellix released its Advanced Threat Research Report: January 2022 , examining cybercriminal behavior and activity related to cyber threats in the third quarter of 2021.
  • In Q3 2021, Trellix observed the resurgence of the DarkSide ransomware group as BlackMatter, despite that groups claim to have stopped operating.
  • Q3 2021 saw security operations tools like Cobalt Strike being abused by nation-state actors to gain access to their victims network.
  • The U.S. experienced the most reported incidents in Q3 2021, but incidents decreased 9% from Q2 2021.