Ransomware is insidious. One click on a link, one download of what looks like a legitimate attachment, and your systems are toast. And it’s getting harder and harder to spot social engineering ploys like phishing these days. According to DarkReading, modern ransomware operators are changing their tactics, using advanced nation-state actors’ attacks as a model… Read more »
Read the ArticleThe recent ransomware attack on Garmin should be seen as a signal flare for state and local governments. It wasn’t that the attack stood out for its size or its impacts—even though those were substantial. In fact, The Times says experts believe the ransom—a $10 million demand—must have been paid for Garmin to recover its… Read more »
Read the ArticleRansomware is a costly threat to consumers, enterprises, and SMBs alike. According to data from Emsisoft, 2019 saw a 41 percent increase in ransomware compared to the year prior. Security firm Coveware reports that the average ransomware payment climbed to $190,946 in December of 2019. Of course, nobody understands these threats quite like managed service… Read more »
Read the ArticleCyberattacks are escalating each year. No matter who you are, some of your personal information was probably compromised in 2018. Businesses have lost tens of millions. Data for billions of consumers is no longer secure. The security gaps in the online world are growing. Luckily, there are a number of startups putting a stop to… Read more »
Read the ArticleThieves, vandals, pranksters, and whistle-blowers are exploiting system vulnerabilities and harvesting data right this second. Companies can face millions in losses and private citizens can have their most private information exposed to the public if the wrong person access the wrong things. Any company can be a target, but the world’s most notorious hacks, leaks,… Read more »
Read the ArticleIt’s unlikely that anyone with an email address hasn’t received a phishing email at least once in their online life. In fact, Cybersecurity Ventures reports that since 2013, there’s an average of 3.8 million records stolen from data security breaches every day. Open your spam folder or inbox now, and it’s likely you’ll see some… Read more »
Read the ArticleThere are some classic signs that your email has been hacked, but many won’t be apparent to you until someone gets in touch to point them out. Oftentimes, a hacker will use your account to send spam emails or phishing messages to your contact list. The only way you might notice an email data security… Read more »
Read the ArticleThe new year is in full swing, and though January is often a slow month for many businesses, hackers and cyber-attacks never settle down. In 2018, companies suffered a lot of loss to the hands of cyber-criminals. According to Ponemon Institute’s 2018 Cost of a Data Breach study, the cost of the average data breach… Read more »
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