Sep 4, 2019 5 min read Sep 4, 2019 Commentaries Ransomware wreaks havoc in the South, generates $1 million for hackers Hackers have combined three deadly malware strains to carry out devastating ransomware attacks on cities across the southern states in the US. Learn how these attacks work.
Sep 3, 2019 7 min read Sep 3, 2019 Commentaries Is ransomware driving up the price of Bitcoin? Cybercriminals may be partially responsible for driving up the price of Bitcoin.
Aug 28, 2019 16 min read Aug 28, 2019 Commentaries The Extortion Economy: How Insurance Companies Are Fueling a Rise in Ransomware Attacks Even when public agencies and companies hit by ransomware could recover their files on their own, insurers prefer to pay the ransom. Why? The attacks are good for business.
Aug 20, 2019 8 min read Aug 20, 2019 Commentaries To pay or not to pay ransomware: A cost-benefit analysis of paying the ransom An in-depth look at the direct and indirect costs of ransomware and what organizations need to consider before paying the ransom.
Jul 30, 2019 2 min read Jul 30, 2019 Commentaries No More Ransom project saves victims more than $108 million since launching 3 years ago Three years ago today, No More Ransom was launched. Designed to combat the growing ransomware threat, No More Ransom has helped hundreds of thousands of ransomware victims since its inception and prevented millions of dollars from falling into the hands of cybercriminals. Read on to learn more about No More Ransom and the role it […]
Jul 18, 2019 4 min read Jul 18, 2019 Commentaries Why are so many US public entities being hit by ransomware? Many cities across the US have been hit by ransomware. What motivates hackers to target the public sector and why have these attacks been so successful?
Jun 27, 2019 7 min read Jun 27, 2019 Commentaries Sting Catches Another Ransomware Firm — Red Mosquito — Negotiating With “Hackers” The latest exposé by ProPublica unmasking yet another ransomware recovery firms engaging in deceptive practices.
May 17, 2019 36 min read May 17, 2019 Commentaries Ransomware THE TRADE SECRET: Firms That Promised High-Tech Ransomware Solutions Almost Always Just Pay the Hackers An exposé by ProPublica unmasking the deceptive practices of ransomware recovery firms.
Apr 18, 2019 4 min read Apr 18, 2019 Commentaries Next generation antivirus: the future or marketing hype? A lot of antivirus companies are marketing their products as “nextgen”, but have you ever stopped to wonder what this term actually means? Learn more about the differences between traditional and nextgen antivirus in our latest blog post.
Mar 24, 2019 3 min read Mar 24, 2019 Commentaries PSA: Mueller report malware is on the way, probably Could the Mueller report be used as bait in cyberattacks? Learn more about Mueller report malware and how you can protect your PC.
