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Home » ransomware

Articles Tagged with ''ransomware''

5 mins with Wade Lance

5 minutes with Wade Lance - Ransomware and lateral movement

Maria Henriquez
January 26, 2021

According to Kroll, a Division of Duff & Phelps, ransomware was the most observed threat in 2020, accounting for over one-third of all cases as of September 1, 2020. Notably, Kroll found that Ryuk and Sodinokibi, perennially the most observed variants in Kroll’s cases, were joined by Maze as the top three ransomware variants so far in 2020. To get some insight on ransomware trends in 2021, as well as how cybercriminals execute this type of attack, we spoke to Wade Lance, Field CTO of Illusive Networks.


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Scottish Environment Protection Agency hit with ransomware attack

Scottish Environment Protection Agency says it will not use public funds in ransomware attack

January 25, 2021
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has been dealing with an ongoing data breach and ransomware attack since Christmas Eve 2020. The agency says that it "will not engage with criminals."
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5 mins with Jeff Horne

5 minutes with Jeff Horne – Top healthcare cybersecurity challenges and mitigation strategies

Maria Henriquez
January 22, 2021

As healthcare organizations continue to respond to the pandemic, cybercriminals have continued to persist in their attacks on providers, health plans and business associates – compromising sensitive patient data while impacting the delivery of care to patients. Here, Jeff Horne, Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Ordr, discusses the top cybersecurity challenges for healthcare organizations, as well as mitigation strategies.


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5 mins with Dmitriy Ayrapetov

5 minutes with Dmitriy Ayrapetov - K-12 cybersecurity challenges

Maria Henriquez
January 19, 2021

In September 2020, a ransomware attack forced 6,000 elementary students to shutdown learning at the Newhall School District. Newhall isn't alone. In addition, Harford Public School, Miami Dade County, Haywood County School district in North Carolina are others that experienced similar circumstances.  With ransomware surging nearly 110% and no end in sight for remote learning, the environment is ripe for cyberattacks to escalate. To get some insight, we spoke to Dmitriy Ayrapetov, Vice President of Platform Architecture at SonicWall.


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Unprepared Companies Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks

3 tips on how to approach crypto ransomware

marc grens
Marc Grens
January 14, 2021
Ransomware attacks were on the rise long before the pandemic. Over the last two years, ransomware attacks have risen by 200%  – they are becoming more frequent, more expensive, and more sophisticated. This issue is anticipated to continue throughout 2021 and why businesses must be proactive to manage threats and other actionable steps to mitigate any damage.
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Grappling with the onslaught of ransomware attacks

Derek Manky
Derek Manky
January 13, 2021
Security professionals need to protect themselves from attack fatigue, as well as a sense of helplessness. And, despite increased awareness of the need for improved cybersecurity, ransomware continues to plague many organizations. But there are ways to take the upper hand and succeed against this significant risk.
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Compliance when it comes ransomware

Beware of paying that ransomware threat

Christian Contardo Doreen Edelman Kathleen McGee
December 31, 2020
Educate your organization on ransomware threats, including best practices and compliance; paying that ransom may not be the best idea.
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Outsourcing Data: Don't Take a Fairytale Approach

Vaccine rollout and remote working will make 2021 a prosperous year for cybercriminals

December 29, 2020
As society continues to navigate through the ongoing pandemic, hackers are honing in on new targets and new means to access sensitive data. To prepare for 2021, Experian is releasing its eighth annual Data Breach Industry Forecast, which predicts five major threats to watch.
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The Institute for Security and Technology launches multi-sector Ransomware Task Force

December 22, 2020
The Institute for Security and Technology (IST) — in partnership with a broad coalition of experts in industry, government, law enforcement, nonprofits, cybersecurity insurance, and international organizations — is launching a new Ransomware Task Force (RTF) to tackle this increasingly prevalent and destructive type of cybercrime.
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A remote holiday season: Top tips to boost security as cyber hygiene diminishes

Mary Blackowiak
December 18, 2020
Nearly two-thirds of workers who have been working remotely during the pandemic would like to continue to do so. While working from home, the boundaries between work and life can decrease or disappear altogether, as employees are using their corporate devices for personal use more than ever before. As we enter the holiday season, IT teams can expect this work/life blend to translate into increased online shopping on corporate devices, which in turn exposes the network to additional cybersecurity threats.
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