So, you got hit with ransomware today. You know…. that thing you’ve been hearing about that encrypts your data and holds it for a bitcoin ransom? You were so sure ransomware would never infect your…
45 New Decryptors added to the Free Ransomware Decryptors
Cybercriminals have been busy creating thousands of new ransomware variants over the past few months which they have used to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from unsuspecting companies all…
Ransomware attacks have beome a grave threat to businesses across the world. Cybercriminals use data encrypting ransomware to hold a companies data hostage until a ransom of hundreds or several…
Cybercriminals stooped to new lows this week after the death of Aaron Hernandez. It was reported yesterday that the former New England Patriots tight end and convicted murderer committed suicide in…
Ransomware Targeting HR Departments
Last year I wrote an article after I received an email that was intended to go to our Human Resources department. I noticed some red flags in the email and was able to conclude that it was a phishing…
How Ransomware Stole Christmas
We are all familiar with the story How the Grinch Stole Christmas! written by Dr. Seuss and published December 25th, 1956. A children’s story about a Grinch who attempts to end Christmas by stealing…
Oh The Irony - Russian Government Hacked
An American hacker who goes by the name of “Jester” has struck back against the Russian federation in retaliation for Russian cyber-attacks against American companies and the recent cyber-attack…
What is Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)?
Talk to any security expert in the field who has a few years of experience under their belt, and they will tell you the current threat landscape is ever-evolving and it takes a lot of effort and…
Three Common Ways Ransomware Enters Your Network
Ransomware attacks have ratcheted up significantly since the first quarter of 2016 as more and more cybercriminals attempt to extort money from victims by using ransomware to encrypt their data and…