If there’s a story with a moral we understand without the need for explanation, it’s the legend of Robin Hood, the outlaw who stole from the rich to help the poor. Pointing out that Robin Hood never existed would be to miss the point—the need for a figure who rights the world’s injustices is a […]
The infamous ransomware group Conti has taken ransom demands to new heights, threatening to overthrow the government of Costa Rica unless it meets its now-doubled ransom of $20 million. This is uncharted territory, even for the criminal ransomware underworld. Several weeks ago, Costa Rica’s new president, Rodrigo Chaves, declared a national emergency following a series […]
It’s a standard military tactic for an army to keep uncommitted troops in reserve behind the front lines to make them available for unforeseen situations or exploitable opportunities. In some instance they serve as a last line of defense should those units be asked to hold the line at all costs. When battling ransomware, that […]
In the beginning, ransomware gangs went after individuals and smaller businesses. As they grew in confidence, they moved on to medium-sized companies before becoming so sure of themselves they decided to take on some of the largest multi-nationals in the world. In recent weeks, it seems the notorious Conti group has come up with an […]
When it comes to ransomware, the more resources you have, the better protected you are. But not all resources are created equal—a comprehensive ransomware resource will balance content accessibility and true, timely, and accurate information. Ransomware.org is one such resource. It presents information in a clear and concise format while making navigation and resources easy […]
May 8, 2021 was the day my stepdaughter graduated from medical school. As you can image, it was one of the most important days in my wife’s life, and I was under strict orders: No work this weekend, we are here to celebrate the graduation and nothing else. Things did not work out as planned. […]
