Security News > 2016 > June > 6 tips to prevent ransomware attacks (Help Net Security)
2016-06-27 13:15
Hospital extortions, ransomware for Macs, and more – 2016 appears to be the year of ransomware. This malicious software allows attackers to access your computer, encrypt sensitive data and demand payment to decrypt. Ransomware is one of the most serious threats you face, whether you’re an employee at a Fortune-500 company or a self-employed contractor. And, you don’t have to be a high-profile executive to fall victim to ransomware, it can happen to anyone. That’s … More →
News URL
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HelpNetSecurity/~3/GSf6D5EKP0A/
Related news
- Blue Yonder ransomware attack disrupts grocery store supply chain (source)
- Starbucks, grocery stores impacted by Blue Yonder ransomware attack (source)
- VPN vulnerabilities, weak credentials fuel ransomware attacks (source)
- Microsoft Fixes AI, Cloud, and ERP Security Flaws; One Exploited in Active Attacks (source)
- Bologna FC confirms data breach after RansomHub ransomware attack (source)
- Vodka maker Stoli files for bankruptcy in US after ransomware attack (source)
- Romanian energy supplier Electrica hit by ransomware attack (source)
- Update your OpenWrt router! Security issue made supply chain attack possible (source)
- Ransomware attack hits leading heart surgery device maker (source)
- CERT-UA Warns of Phishing Attacks Targeting Ukraine’s Defense and Security Force (source)