Ransomware has emerged in recent years as one of the most pervasive and effective cyber threats. It is generally easy to automate and execute ransomware attacks, and there is very little risk to the attackers—yet this type of attack enables […]
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State and city governments are in cybercriminal crosshairs because they tick a lot of boxes. Many government divisions have been dealt with the mandate of digital transformation, but this road to increased efficiency is pockmarked by hybrid systems, a sprawling
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With one particular virus hogging the limelight at the moment, cybersecurity concerns seem to come in a distant second. Unfortunately, cybercriminals don’t seem to be taking a sick day. In this post, we’ll go over the top 5 cybersecurity trends
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Inner Circle Podcast Episode 047 My guest for this episode is Fabian Wosar, CTO of Emsisoft. Emsisoft is a New Zealand-based maker of antimalware and endpoint security solutions that has established itself as a leader in the fight against ransomware.
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A Cybersecurity Success Story Imagine a cyberattack story where no data was exfiltrated, thousands or millions of credit card accounts were not stolen, and no data was corrupted or lost. That very story became a not-so-commonly-witnessed reality recently. And there
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In May 2019, most of Baltimore’s government computer systems were infected with a new and aggressive ransomware variant named RobbinHood. All servers, with the exception of essential services, were taken offline as a result of targeted attacks. In a ransom
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The worldwide WannaCry cyberattack in particular, and ransomware attacks in general, seem to be accelerating the adoption of the Windows 10 operating system, as per a recent report. Leading security firm Duo Security has come up with its third annual
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Technology is a almost always a double-edged sword. For every benefit or advantage it providers, there is also a caveat or pitfall that somehow exposes you to additional risk. Cybercriminals are working around the clock to find innovative ways to
Cryptomining and Ransomware are Keeping C-Level Execs Up at Night Read More »
Lighthouse Productions is an events production business based in Wisconsin. Despite being a small business with no major digital assets, the company recently suffered a serious ransomware attack that posed a crippling threat to its operations. The experience highlights how
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It might not be seasonally appropriate — aren’t bunnies the mascots of spring? — but a new malware named Bad Rabbit has exploded across Russia and Eastern European countries. Following in the footsteps of WannaCry and NotPetya, Bad Rabbit is
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