Often in the ransomware world, the oldest, most common methods of hacking an organization remain the most effective. That includes social engineering, which, although some feel is less effect
There is no doubt that the reset option for computing devices has changed has proved a game changer. It’s the chance to start over once again with a clean slate. For enterprises that manage
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It’s no secret that the sums demanded by ransomware extortionists have become more outrageous over the last three years. Ransomware started out as a crime against home users, with ransoms i
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
Though Windows has by far been the most popular target, ransomware is steadily on the rise while spreading to additional platforms. Likelihood of Attack by OS A recent Statista study shows th
For several years, defenders and law enforcement have gone to great pains to warn people that ransomware is a global problem. While the organizers of many of the largest cybercriminal ransomw
Ransomware has grown into a category unto itself, and the variety will only continue growing. Let’s look at some common strains and how to deal with them. The Most Common Variants Encryptor
Using the threat of distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks to pressure victims into paying ransoms appears to be back on the menu for ransomware attackers, new evidence suggests. Accord
