Did you know that in the first three quarters of 2019, 7.2 billion malware attacks were launched? This type of cybercrime is still one of the most popular, and it can affect both individual users as well as small, medium and large enterprises. Ransomware attacks are increasing so you need to remain vigilant and stay… Read more »
There are several kinds of malware out there, all of which can ruin your information systems. Worms can open new routes of access for hackers, and trojans can sneak their ways onto your computers and steal your information. Yet, there is one kind of malware that can destroy more than your digital networks. They can take… Read more »
On average, ransomware attacks cost businesses $13,000. The malware’s demands for rescuing your files are getting higher all the time. You may think that if you manage to recover from a ransomware attack once, you’ll be safe. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Over half of ransomware’s victims suffer repeat attacks. Right now, you’re probably wondering how… Read more »
Ransomware attacks on businesses are up 365 percent over 2019. While ransomware dates back to the 1980s, this threat is growing all the time. What is the latest ransomware news? How is this malware changing over time? What can you do to protect yourself? A ransomware attack can cost your business tens of thousands of dollars. Knowing how… Read more »
Have you ever watched one of those movies where a politician was caught in a comprising position with another man or woman that wasn’t their spouse and blackmailed? Sometimes the plot would involve ordinary members of the public coerced into robbing banks or handing over their life savings. These plots may sound fanciful, but the… Read more »
In 2017, the infamous WannaCry cyberattack devastated businesses and even hospitals around the world. For instance, it cost the United Kingdom’s NHS £92 million, and as a result, caused 19,000 appointments to be canceled. And this is just the ramifications of one type of ransomware. Granted, it’s the most catastrophic one to date, but the reality is,… Read more »
You probably don’t think of hospitals as targets for criminal masterminds looking to wreak havoc on their systems. Unfortunately, a hospital’s cyber system is often what they’re looking for. In this post, we’ll discuss hospital ransomware, and why your hospital staff needs to keep alert. Even hospitals that keep their data locked tight need an… Read more »
Do you have a ransomware protection process in place? If not, then you should. On average, businesses can lose $2,500 from an attack, and some lose as much as millions. What if you have a ransomware protection process in place, are you safe? You should ask yourself if your process includes employee education. If not, then it… Read more »