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Posts tagged: Ransomware
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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...
Are Cyber Insurance Companies Fueling Ransomware?
Posted September 3, 2019 in Ransomware, Compliance, Data Breach
Insurance companies pay ransoms because it saves them money. But is this practice driving more attacks? Explore the...
MegaCortex 2.0 Ransomware: Why Ransoms Will Surge
Posted September 3, 2019 in Ransomware, Digital Forensics, Malware
MegaCortex 2.0 is ready for wide-scale attacks with enhanced capabilities. Learn what makes this ransomware dangerous...
iNSYNQ Ransomware Attack Traced to Phishing Email
Posted August 14, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
QuickBooks hosting firm iNSYNQ was crippled by ransomware that started with one phishing email. Learn how to protect...
Android Ransomware Filecoder.C: What You Must Know
Posted July 30, 2019 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Data Breach
ESET researchers discovered Android/Filecoder.C ransomware spreading through SMS. Learn how it works and how to...
Ransomware: Should You Pay the Ransom or Refuse?
Posted July 15, 2019 in Ransomware, Compliance, Data Breach
Every ransomware victim faces the same dilemma: pay or refuse. Explore the pros, cons, and expert advice to make the...
Florida City Pays $460K Ransom in Second Attack
Posted June 28, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Lake City, Florida paid 42 bitcoin ($460K) to ransomware attackers -- the second Florida payout in weeks. Learn why...
U.S.-Russia Cyberwar Escalation: What It Means for You
Posted June 18, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
The U.S. hack of Russia's power grid triggered retaliation warnings targeting businesses. Learn how a brewing...
5 Proven Ways to Prevent a Ransomware Attack
Posted May 20, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Ransomware attacks are surging against businesses and individuals alike. Follow these five proven strategies to...
22 US Cities Hit by Ransomware in 2019
Posted May 17, 2019 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Data Breach
Twenty-two US cities fell victim to ransomware attacks in 2019 alone. Learn why municipalities are prime targets and...
Baltimore Ransomware Attack Costs Millions
Posted May 15, 2019 in Ransomware, Data Breach, Malware
Baltimore was crippled by ransomware that shut down city servers for weeks. Learn the critical cybersecurity lessons...
PayPal Patents Ransomware Detection Technology
Posted April 23, 2019 in Ransomware, Data Breach, Malware
PayPal filed a patent for innovative ransomware detection technology. Discover how this new approach could protect...