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Data Breach: Millions of Phone Numbers, Recordings, and Call Logs Compromised in Ringostat Data Leak

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There was no need for a password or login credentials to access the information, and the data was not encrypted. As Ringostat is B2B (business-to-business), end users would not know if their data was leaked unless a service informed them. A good antivirus program can also aid in protection from malware, trojans, and other dangers.

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How cybercrime is impacting SMBs in 2023

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Nonetheless, their behavior is annoying, sometimes even dangerous, and the antivirus alerts users because, despite being legal, they often sneak onto the device without the user realizing. Although they are listed among the most widespread threats and can be used by cybercriminals to cause harm, they are not malicious per se.

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Best Secure Remote Access Software of 2025

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per year for the first year Personal key passwords, access via browser, remote reboot Table of Contents Toggle Risks of Using Remote Access Software How Can I Access Another Computer Remotely for Free? Provider Starting Price Notable Features RustDesk $19.90 You can also contact the company to get a free trial.

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The story of the year: remote work

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The most common type of attack being used is brute-force , wherein criminals attempt to find the username and password for the RDP connection by trying different combinations until the correct one is discovered. Whereas in the mailshots above, only a username and password were asked for, in later ones, a phone number was also requested.

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Spam and phishing in 2024

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On a fraudulent page, they claimed to offer a service that allowed users to find Instagram profiles by entering their Facebook login and password. Emails with malicious links and attachments Password-protected archives In 2024, there was an increase in emails distributing password-protected archives containing malicious content.