Back in April, the North Carolina State Legislature became the first state to approve a law banning ransomware payments by government agencies. The law, which was part of the Current Operatio
In less than a decade, ransomware has turned from something tech people discussed at cybersecurity conferences to a phenomenon that fills news websites with tales of damage and desperation on
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
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
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 so
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 the
Sponsored Post: By CrowdStrike – Ryan Hunt, CrowdStrike OverWatch Senior Intrusion Researcher Ransomware is a term that evokes fear in many—and with good reason. CrowdStrike’s Falc
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 acce
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
