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Ransomware Attack Shuts Down New Orleans: Full Story
Posted December 14, 2019 in Ransomware, Data Breach, HIPAA, Malware
A Friday the 13th ransomware attack crippled the entire city of New Orleans. See how it happened, the response, and...
Russian Hackers Demand $14M from Nursing Home Chain
Posted December 9, 2019 in HIPAA, Compliance, Ransomware, Data Breach, Malware
Hackers targeted a nursing home chain for $14 million because healthcare cybersecurity is notoriously weak. Learn why...
Cyborg Ransomware Spreads via Fake Windows Updates
Posted December 9, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Researchers found Cyborg ransomware delivered through fake Windows Update emails. Learn how to identify these...
PureLocker Ransomware Targets Enterprise Servers
Posted November 14, 2019 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Malware
PureLocker, a stealthy ransomware written in PureBasic, evades detection while attacking enterprise servers. Find out...
Social Media Ad Spend Rises to Third Largest Channel
Posted November 13, 2019 in Malware, Data Breach, Compliance
Global social media ad spending is projected to grow 20% this year. Discover why it is now the third-largest...
Reductor Malware Breaks Encryption on Windows Systems
Posted October 8, 2019 in Malware, Data Breach, Cloud Security
Kaspersky uncovered Reductor, sophisticated malware that breaks web encryption on Windows machines. Learn how this...
FBI Issues Critical Malware Warning for Businesses
Posted October 5, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
The FBI warned U.S. businesses about high-impact malware threats targeting critical infrastructure. Discover the...
Spear Phishing Alert: Autumn Aperture Macro Attack
Posted October 5, 2019 in Malware, Data Breach, Cloud Security
A new spear phishing campaign called Autumn Aperture targets U.S. organizations using obscure file formats. Learn why...
Ransomware Shuts Down 3 Alabama Hospitals: Lessons
Posted October 2, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, HIPAA
Three DCH Health System hospitals stopped accepting patients after a ransomware attack. See what went wrong and how...
Checkm8 Exploit: Permanent Apple Bootrom Vulnerability
Posted September 30, 2019 in Malware, Compliance, Data Breach
A permanent, unpatchable bootrom exploit affects millions of Apple devices. Learn which iPhones are vulnerable and...
Airbus Hit by Multiple Chinese Cyberattacks
Posted September 30, 2019 in Malware, Data Breach, Cloud Security
European aerospace giant Airbus suffered repeated cyberattacks traced to Chinese hackers seeking proprietary data....
Advance Fee Scams Are Back: How to Spot Them Fast
Posted September 30, 2019 in Data Breach, Malware, Compliance
The classic 419 advance fee scam has evolved with new tactics. Learn how to recognize these updated schemes before...