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Ransomware Uses Extortion-Style Tactics
Posted January 12, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
New ransomware variants mimic classic extortion schemes, demanding payment to unlock your files. Discover proven...
Russian Malware Found in Vermont Utility
Posted January 10, 2017 in Malware, Data Breach, Cloud Security
Malware linked to Russian cyberattacks was discovered on a Vermont utility laptop. Learn how investigators trace...
Watering Hole Attacks: How Hackers Target You
Posted December 29, 2016 in Malware, Data Breach, Cloud Security
Watering hole attacks compromise trusted websites to infect visitors. Discover how these stealthy cyberattacks work...
How Security Standards Eliminate Human Error
Posted December 29, 2016 in Data Breach, HIPAA, Compliance, Malware
Industry security standards reduce costly human errors that lead to data breaches. Learn which frameworks protect...
Real-World Spyware: Beyond the Stereotypical Hacker
Posted December 29, 2016 in Compliance, Malware, Data Breach
Spyware operators are not basement-dwelling stereotypes but sophisticated real-world operatives. Discover how modern...
Chinese Hackers Steal $4M from US Law Firms
Posted December 28, 2016 in Malware, Data Breach, Compliance
Three Chinese hackers made $4 million by hacking US law firms for insider trading intelligence. See how cyber...
Ukraine Cyberwarfare: Real-World Impact of Digital Attacks
Posted December 28, 2016 in Malware, Data Breach, Compliance
When cyberwarfare hits, real people suffer beyond just lost data and infected devices. See how Ukraine's cyber...
Best Cybersecurity Development for Hospitals in 2016
Posted December 28, 2016 in NIST, Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Despite a rough year for healthcare security, one major development gave hospitals better protection. Learn what...
FERPA Explained: Student Data Privacy Laws You Must Know
Posted December 27, 2016 in HIPAA, Compliance, Malware
The University of Minnesota boycott exposed how student privacy laws like FERPA affect everyone. Understand the...
2016 Hacking Trends Every Business Should Know
Posted December 27, 2016 in HIPAA, Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
From ransomware surges to nation-state attacks, 2016 saw major shifts in cybercrime. Review the top hacking trends...
Healthcare Cyberattacks Doubled in 2016: Full Report
Posted December 26, 2016 in HIPAA, Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Healthcare cyberattacks surged in 2016 with major breaches nearly doubling. See the full breakdown and what medical...
Driverless Car Malware: Hacking Autonomous Vehicle Systems
Posted December 26, 2016 in Malware, Data Breach, Cloud Security
Malware targeting driverless cars could turn exciting technology into a deadly weapon. Learn how hackers threaten...