Cybercriminals continue to cash in on the chaos of the coronavirus pandemic as targeted ransomware attacks have increased significantly over the last couple of weeks.
Jordan Kadlec
Cybersecurity and the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus (COVID-19) and resulting stay-at-home orders have put an unprecedented strain on information security teams and their cybersecurity measures, as employees are required to work…
Ransomware criminals are adding salt to the wound to those infected with ransomware by creating sites to leak data stolen from non-paying victims. Maze ransomware was the first variant to create a…
Beware of Coronavirus Scams and Ransomware Attacks
In the midst of a global pandemic with the outbreak of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, hackers aren’t putting their tricks into quarantine. While some gangs were promising not to hit medical centers…
Tips to Stay Sane While Working Remotely
With the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommending social distancing and limiting gatherings to ten people or less, the workforce is finding themselves working remotely; or as the cool kids would…
Snake Ransomware Slithers Through Networks
Snake ransomware is the latest example of ransomware variants being used for targeting enterprises. Snake ransomware is being used to infiltrate business networks, gather administrative credentials,…
Two Terrifying Cybersecurity Predictions for 2020
Ransomware dominated cybersecurity headlines throughout 2019, with cities and municipalities paying millions in ransom demands. Will 2020 and the beginning of a new decade bring the same threats?…
Maze Ransomware Wreaks Havoc on Pensacola and Southwire
The group behind Maze ransomware claimed responsibility for two massive cyber attacks this week. On Monday, December 9th, Southwire Company was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted manufacturing…
Managed Service Providers Hit With Ransomware Attacks
According to cyber-liability insurance provider Beazley Insurance Company, ransomware attacks increased thirty-seven percent in the third quarter of 2019. Twenty-five percent of those incidents were…