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Tag: Ransomware
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LockBit Ransomware Gang Apologies After Hospital Attack, Reaffirms Dentists Are OK To Attack
The LockBit ransomware gang recently targeted the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), a teaching and research hospital in Toronto that focuses on providing healthcare to
Predictions for Ransomware in 2023
9% of organizations were hit by ransomware in 2016. In 2021, 29% reported being hit by ransomware. 2022 has been even worse, and it can
Hacker Tracker | October
Where are we in the world of cybersecurity? It’s easy to miss the cybersecurity threats and attacks happening right in our “backyard”. Our goal at
4 Ways to Protect Backups from Ransomware
Most businesses have backup solutions to protect themselves in the event of a ransomware attack. This is a great first layer of protection. However, many
Is a Ransomware Attack Always a Data Breach?
Ransomware has continued to hit the headlines throughout 2022, and we see no reason why it will slow in 2023. Amidst the frightening headlines, you
Effects of the CommonSpirit Health Ransomware Attack and What This Means for Hospitals Nationwide
Ransomware is back–well, actually, it never went anywhere. Cybercriminals bounce from industry to industry. The overarching theme is this: no sector is safe or exempt
Hacker Tracker | September
Where are we in the world of cybersecurity? It’s easy to miss the cybersecurity threats and attacks happening right in our “backyard”. Our goal at
How Has Ransomware Affected Financial Services in 2022?
Sophos has released its annual report on the state of ransomware in the financial services industry for 2022, which draws feedback from 444 IT professionals
54% of Organizations Were Affected by a Third Party Breach in the Last Year
Almost every business has to outsource. Of course, outsourcing varies from business to business, but you will be hard-pressed to find a company that does
