The WannaCrypt Scare – Part I The global WannaCrypt ransomware attack that hit over 230,000 victims in at least 150 countries on Friday 5/12/17 sparked concern about how businesses can best protect themselves from ransomware. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is … Read More
CryptoWall ransomware has evolved since it first appeared in 2014. The newest strain of CryptoWall has new features that make it an even greater threat than previous versions. What’s Different in this CryptoWall version? CryptoWall is a form of malware … Read More
A new strain of ransomware has been discovered. This one, called LowLevel04, is being circulated by targeted Remote Desktop or Terminal Services hacks. Unlike ransomware in the Cryptolocker family which encrypts the files on a computer when its user clicks … Read More
The Cybersecurity Unit of the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released an outline of cybersecurity best practices. The document discusses what to do before and after a cyber-incident. The DOJ advises you to take specific steps before a cyber-intrusion or … Read More
Cybersecurity is a growing concern in many businesses as they increase their reliance on inter-connected systems, devices, and cloud technologies. Not surprisingly, a survey by CompTIA finds that malware and hacking are viewed as the top levels of concern affecting … Read More
One year after the Heartbleed vulnerability appeared, exposing passwords and encryption keys online, Heartbleed has still not bled out. Yet, while there is still a threat of sensitive information being leaked, many people seem to have already forgotten about last … Read More