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Posts tagged: Ransomware
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Ransomware Prevention Tips: Lessons from COVID-19
Posted March 13, 2020 in CMMC, Malware, Cryptocurrency, Ransomware, Bitcoin, Data Breach
Ransomware prevention and pandemic hygiene share surprising parallels. Discover cyber hygiene steps mapped to CMMC...
Breach Fatigue: Why You Stopped Caring About Hacks
Posted February 28, 2020 in Data Breach, Ransomware, Malware
Data breaches happen so often that people stop paying attention. Discover why breach fatigue is dangerous and what...
Hackers Shut Down US Gas Facility for Two Days
Posted February 20, 2020 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
A spear-phishing attack forced a US natural gas facility offline for two days. Learn how critical infrastructure...
Maze Ransomware Leaks Patient PTSD Records from Law Firms
Posted February 19, 2020 in HIPAA, Ransomware, Data Breach
Five law firms breached by Maze ransomware gang, leaking sensitive patient PTSD details. See why legal and healthcare...
NHS Boosts Cybersecurity After Healthcare Attack Surge
Posted January 31, 2020 in Ransomware, Digital Forensics, Data Breach
The UK National Health Service strengthens cybersecurity defenses as healthcare attacks rise globally. See what U.S....
Warning: Hackers Now Ransom Patient Data to Patients
Posted January 22, 2020 in HIPAA, Ransomware, Compliance, Data Breach
Cybercriminals now ransom stolen medical records directly to patients. Discover this alarming trend and how...
FBI Alert: Maze Ransomware Attacks Surge Against Business
Posted January 8, 2020 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Data Breach, Malware
The FBI warns businesses about surging Maze ransomware attacks following LockerGoga and MegaCortex. Learn how to...
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...
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...