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Tag: Ransomware
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2021 Ransomware Assistance and Prevention Tips
Ransomware is a hot topic–if you haven’t yet fallen victim, you’re at least aware of the risks. Ransomware affects millions of victims each year, and
New Attack Asks Employees To Infect Work Computers for a Cut of the Ransom
Ransomware attacks are on the rise and as prevalent as ever. As they steamroll ahead, with cybersecurity teams and the government trying to stay one
U.S. Offers Reward Up to $10 Million to Help Halt or Punish Ransomware Attackers
The current administration is stepping up in a big way to combat ransomware attacks in the U.S., a growing problem nationwide that is affecting every
Ransomware Victims are More Likely to Suffer a Second Attack, Report Finds
If you’ve been the victim of one ransomware attack, don’t assume you’re exempt from future attacks. A survey by cybersecurity firm, Cybereason, found that 80%
This Task Force is Trying to Bring an End to the Global Ransomware Crisis
The ransomware crisis is so far-reaching across industries and globally that it now calls for a comprehensive solution to halt its further expansion. A multi-government
FBI and DOJ Update: Ransomware Attacks Will Now Be Treated With Same Priority as Terrorism
With the latest ransomware attacks becoming more public-facing and impactful, the FBI and Justice Department are finally updating their priorities. Ransomware cyberattacks will now be
Backups Are No Longer Enough to Protect Your Business Against Ransomware
Why are backups no longer enough to protect your organization from ransomware? Let’s start here: cybercriminals are evolving, and they’re evolving fast. What used to
What We Can Learn from the City of Kingman’s Criminal Cyberattack
A massive cyberattack targeted the Arizona City of Kingman’s technology infrastructure in early March. While categorized by officials as a “criminal cyberattack”, it was noted
Over 90% of Malware Is Polymorphic — Is Your Business Protected?
Cybersecurity statistics can be terrifying, but that doesn’t mean you should turn your head the other way. We can learn a lot from cybersecurity statistics
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