Ransomware

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Armour up! Top 3 Security Trends to Watch

January 20, 2016

Last year, cyber security breaches wreaked havoc on some of the biggest financial institutions, retailers and governments in the world, causing data and financial loss and even corporate embarrassment for a certain entertainment powerhouse. In 2016, we can likely expect more - more advanced attacks including targeted industry espionage, ransomware, and social engineering. Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

Cyber Attack Season

November 25, 2016

In this second part of a two part series we will be taking a look at how online retailers are taking steps to mitigate against the almost inevitable threat to data from hackers that seems part and parcel of the holiday buying season. Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

Ransomware: The Biggest Threat to the Internet of Things

March 28, 2017

There is now a new breed of highly sophisticated cyber criminals who are attracted by the huge financial gains made possible by highly targeted ransomware attacks. Today, with IoT being adopted across a wide variety of industries, it seems that it’s only a matter of time before cyber criminals take Internet of Things (IoT) devices hostage using ransomware, potentially placing hundreds of thousands of people at risk. In this article, we examine the rising threat of ransomware, the potential impact on the IoT environment and how we can avoid a global ransomware pandemic. Read More

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Cyber Security News

FBI Cybercrime Report Says Ransomware Attacks Not as Damaging as Other Threats

July 6, 2017

Ransomware attacks are potentially very damaging But there are far more serious threats according to FBI’s Cybercrime Report. It’s your email that’s the issue. Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

Five Ways to Stop Ransomware Attacks from Ruining Your Day

July 26, 2017

Ransomware attacks are the frightening new hacking phenomenon that is hitting businesses all over the world. Here are five ways to stop ransomware attacks. Read More

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Cyber Security News

No Ransomware Protection? New Datto Report Shows SMBs in Danger

September 26, 2017

SMBs paid ransomware hackers more than US$301 million last year. Hackers are finding it more lucrative to prey on SMBs without ransomware protection. Read More

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Protect Your Home and Business Privacy from Ransomware

February 23, 2018

Individuals, business leaders, and all other types of organization leaders need to improve their ransomware protections to protect their personal data, preserve privacy, and maintain access to their other data. What are some of the simple steps to avoid being a ransomware victim? Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

Ransomware Attack of 2018 Isn’t Coming – It Has Arrived

April 2, 2018

The ransomware threat landscape continues to evolve and the spreading mechanism has changed, shifting from simple phishing attacks, spam and drive-by-downloads to more sophisticated techniques. These advanced techniques in ransomware has proven successful in massive global attacks for 2017. What's coming in 2018? Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

Cybersecurity in 2018: What You Need to Know

July 9, 2018

Cybersecurity issues in 2018 are becoming a day-to-day struggle for businesses. To keep your organization and customers secure, you will need to know the latest movements in cybersecurity. Read More

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Cyber Security News

WannaCry Ransomware Still a Threat More Than a Year After Massive Outbreak

November 19, 2018

Almost 18 months since the 2017 massive outbreak, the WannaCry ransomware remains a cyber threat based on recent research from Kaspersky Labs showing 75,000 infections over the last three months. Read More