How a Defense-in-Depth Strategy Protects Businesses from Ransomware and other Cyberattacks

The WannaCrypt Scare – Part 2 The global WannaCrypt ransomware attack that started on Friday, May 12, 2017 was unprecedented in scale.  It infected more than 230,000 computers in at least 150 countries.  It also caused concern for many other … Read More

Surprising Advice from the FBI to Victims of Ransomware: Pay the Ransom!

Surprisingly, if your company is a victim of ransomware, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) now advises that you to pay the ransom! Why does the FBI recommend paying the ransom? Joseph Bonavolonta, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of … Read More

SECURITY ALERT: Rombertik Malware Destroys Your Hard Drive If Detected

A new form of spyware is making headlines.  Rombertik is designed to steal usernames and passwords, but if it finds that its actions are being monitored, it attacks the user’s hard drive. Like other malware including Dyre and Cryptolocker, Rombertik … Read More