Why Remote Access Software Security Is Important

Why Remote Access Software Security Is Important |  #Verdafero | The remote access software used by a hacker to break into a Florida water system’s computer network is used by some AV pros  (Commercial Integrator)

The FBI is warning organizations using remote desktop sharing software to be careful after a Florida water system was allegedly hacked using TeamViewer, a popular desktop sharing program that even has use cases in pro AV.

Earlier this month, officials in the Florida city of Oldsmar said a water treatment facility was hacked after an unidentified actor accessed the plant’s supervisory and control data acquisition (SCADA) system using TeamViewer. (read more)