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Posts tagged: Ransomware
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Brute Force Attacks Spread Ransomware Fast
Posted February 15, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Hackers use brute force attacks to breach small business networks and deploy Crysis ransomware. Learn how these...
Fake Netflix App Spreads Dangerous Malware
Posted February 6, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
A fake Netflix app promising free access is actually malware designed to steal your data. Learn how to spot...
Police Lose 8 Years of Evidence to Ransomware
Posted February 3, 2017 in Ransomware, Digital Forensics, Data Breach
A police department lost eight years of digital evidence after refusing to pay a ransomware demand. Discover why law...
Ransomware Shuts Down Entire County Government
Posted February 3, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Licking County, Ohio was forced offline by a ransomware attack that crippled police and government offices. Learn how...
Ransomware Evolution: Why Threats Are Worse
Posted February 1, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Ransomware is evolving from a nuisance into a devastating business threat. Discover why attacks are more dangerous...
Hacktivism Explained: Ethics of Vigilante Hacking
Posted January 26, 2017 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Data Breach
The Popcorn Time ransomware let victims unlock files by infecting others. Explore the murky ethics of hacktivism and...
Ransomware Found on Google Play Store
Posted January 25, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
A ransomware app bypassed Google Play security and infected Android devices. Discover how malicious apps slip through...
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...
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...
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...
Ransomware Dilemma: Would You Pay to Save Your Data?
Posted December 22, 2016 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Data Breach
Like the Dark Knight ferry scene, ransomware forces impossible choices about your data. Explore the ethical and...