Remove B2B Remove Encryption Remove Internet Remove VPN
article thumbnail

Access Control: The 5 Single Sign-On Benefits

IT Security Guru

Supports Business to Business (B2B), Business to Consumer (B2C) and Business to Employee (B2E) activities (e.g., Password vaults, also described as password managers, are encrypted vaults that digitally store usernames and passwords. A VPN provides a secure, encrypted connection over the Internet from a device to a network.

article thumbnail

The story of the year: ransomware in the headlines

SecureList

With double extortion, not only do the attackers encrypt data, but they also steal highly sensitive information (personal data of clients and employees, internal documents, intellectual property, etc.) The former target both B2B and B2C, while the latter target primarily the B2C sector. billion in transfers over the last three years.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Kaseya Breach Underscores Vulnerability of IT Management Tools

eSecurity Planet

Like SolarWinds, both companies serve large B2B audiences, where Kaseya’s products produce hundreds of end products and services. The Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) gang infiltrated Kaseya’s server, moved to client networks, and executed ransomware encryption to lock end-client networks. High-profile attacks on the rise.

article thumbnail

Multi-Factor Authentication Best Practices & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Recently, hackers leaked 87,000 Fortinet VPN passwords , mostly from companies who hadn’t yet patched a two-year-old vulnerability. A token acts as an electronic cryptographic key that unlocks the device or application, usually with an encrypted password or biometric data. VPN Authentication. Rise of multi-factor authentication.

article thumbnail

The story of the year: remote work

SecureList

Two drivers of this conflict are not having a separate room for every family member who needs to work from home (26%) and arguments about how much children should use the Internet (33%). A virtual private network (VPN) allows for much more secure connections, but only 53% of workers are using one to access their corporate networks.

Scams 57