Direct MP3 Download: The Computer Repair Podcast #324 – Should You Use an RMM?
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Computer Repair Podcast #324 Video
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Topics: CyberSecurity: The state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data, or the measures taken to achieve this.
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BOOK TIP: It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work
It is going to happen:
Continuum – Massive Hack Hits Continuum MSPs, End Clients
SolarWinds – Solarwinds sends customers each other’s’ complete client lists
Ninja – MSP Tool Provider Ninja RMM Had A Sales Email Hacked That Did Not Appear to Have 2FA Turned On
TeamViewer – TeamViewer Confirms Undisclosed Breach From 2016
Connectwise – ConnectWise plugin flaw exploited in ransomware attacks on MSPs
Kaseya – Kaseya VSA Vulnerability Exploited by Cryptocurrency Mining Attack
Some Hope????
LogMeIn – LogMeIn accounts hacked? Update your password now
**As part of its security measures, LogMeIn cross-checked the login credentials of its customers against a list that contained the stolen passwords from those breaches. And, as a result, customers that appeared to have used the same password were prompted to reset it immediately.
(Basecamp and other have done this)
Recent News
Kaseya weaponized to deliver sodinokibi ransomware
Hackers Hit MSP Software to Launch Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware gang hacks MSPs to deploy ransomware on customer systems
6 Ways That Your RMM or PSA Tools Can Be Compromised
Basics:
How hard is it for you, your employees and or others to get into your platforms?
- Password Requirements?
- 2FA
- Plugins, connections, APIs – all secure?
Once you are in your RMM platform, how hard is it to perform tasks?
- One click to connect to endpoints?
- Can all users run all tasks?
Don’t be a crappy customer. Get your own house in order.
Music By Jim Holley
