Even though Norsk Hydro cyber attack is projected to cost the company $75 million, the refusal to pay ransom and transparent working with law enforcement during the attack could mean a new standard for cyber security. Read More
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
In just a few years, cyber extortion has gone from a fringe hacking activity to something that is now very much mainstream. In fact, it’s now possible for hackers to make upwards of $360,000 per year by joining a cyber extortion team. Read More
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
Attempted ransomware attack on NYPD fingerprint database was the result of a “bumbling” third-party contractor who was installing video equipment at one of the department’s training academies. Read More
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
Across the United States, local governments and public sector entities have endured a growing number of ransomware attacks throughout the... Read More
Agencies of nearly two dozen small cities and towns in Texas were hit with a ransomware attack that crippled key city services like payment processing operations and printing of identity documents. Read More
One of my clients recently asked me what organizations should expect for information security and privacy in 2019. My short answer: More! Here is what to expect in five key areas in 2019, and beyond. Read More
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
