Bloomberg reporter Drake Bennet says of ransomware "If I could do it, anyone could do it." In as little as three steps, cybercriminals can turn massive profits per month by infecting victims with…
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…
Ransomware Simulator Script – A tool for testing ransomware defenses
For too long, consumers have been without a method to test the cyber security products that they are purchasing or evaluating. Instead, the products are ‘field tested’ during a real event, at which…
Raccoon Stealer Malware Service Gaining Popularity
Raccoon Stealer, a new and easy to use trojan malware, is providing cybercriminals with a simple means of stealing credit card data, passwords, and cryptocurrency. The malware has already infected…
BitPaymer Ransomware Making Noise in World of Cybersecurity
Business-to-business payments provider, Billtrust, and German manufacturer, Pilz, were both hit by the ransomware strain dubbed BitPaymer last week. The ransomware has also been spotted exploiting a…
Ransomware attacks have impacted 621 hospitals, healthcare centers, schools, and city entities as of the end of September. Through the ransomware attacks, an estimated $186 million in ransom has been…