There’s a perceived notion that Linux is more secure than Windows when it comes to ransomware and other types of malware. But “safer by default” doesn’t mean safe out of the box. You still must harden the Linux surface and take the proper security measures, much like you do Windows. In fact, whether it’s a […]

Ransomware gangs are doing something right now that is standard procedure for most businesses: expanding their customer base. These aren’t willing customers, however–ransomware organizations are branching out from Windows machines to include Linux as well. Not only does this enlarge their potential target base, but it may improve their profit margins, as Linux servers often […]

Statistics can be misleading, because they often only tell a part of the story. For instance, it is a fact that there are far fewer traffic fatalities involving Aston Martin owners than there are those who drive a Toyota Camry. At first glance, one could demise that Aston Martin automobiles are safer, or their owners […]

Despite the seismic transition to cloud computing, 90% of Global Fortune 1,000 companies still rely on on-premises Active Directory (AD) for authentication and access management. While startup companies today have the option to go cloud-native, the AD domain controller is still a staple component throughout SMB enterprises. The ubiquitous presence of AD is one of […]

Active Directory (AD) is at the heart of Windows networks. That means AD is also a prime target for ransomware actors, who would love nothing more than gaining control over it. The good news is there are numerous measures available at your disposal to create a defense-in-depth strategy to protect your network’s valuable AD infrastructure. […]