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The Ransomware Survival Handbook
2018-01-31 20:20

When a ransomware infection spreads through your network, its goal is to encrypt any files it can access (even backups) as quickly as possible. That can happen in a matter of minutes or even...

Dridex gang follows trends, also created FriedEx ransomware
2018-01-30 19:02

The gang behind the infamous banking Trojan Dridex has also created the FriedEx (aka BitPaymer) ransomware, ESET researchers confidently claim. The similarities between Dridex and FriedEx By...

Dridex Authors Build New Ransomware
2018-01-29 13:19

The authors of the infamous Dridex banking Trojan have created a sophisticated ransomware family, ESET warns. read more

How can we avoid another record year for breaches and ransomware?
2018-01-29 12:45

More than 14.5 billion emails laced with malware were sent in 2017 according to the annual Global Security Report issued by AppRiver. The majority of cyber threats were initiated in the US and...

Allscripts Ransomware Attack: Lawsuit Already Filed
2018-01-26 20:33

Class Action Lawsuit Alleges EHR Vendor Failed to Secure Its SystemsIn the wake of a ransomware attack that disrupted patient care services for hundreds of Allscripts' customers, a class action...

Cyber attacks surge, ransomware leading the way
2018-01-26 12:45

The Online Trust Alliance (OTA) found that cyber incidents targeting businesses nearly doubled from 82,000 in 2016 to 159,700 in 2017. Since the majority of cyber incidents are never reported, OTA...

Ransomware Outlook: 542 Crypto-Lockers and Counting
2018-01-25 14:03

Crypto-Lockers Remain Serious Threat Despite Recent Attack Volume DeclineAfter spiking in 2017, the volume of attacks involving ransomware has since declined, but the malware still remains a...

Fake cryptocurrency wallet carries ransomware, leads to spyware
2018-01-23 17:22

People around the world are rushing to acquire all kinds of cryptocurrency, hoping that prices will go up and they will be rolling in money when they sell their investment stash. Criminals have,...

Allscripts Ransomware Attack a Reminder of Cloud Risks
2018-01-22 22:03

Points to Need for Clients to Have Business Continuity PlanA ransomware attack on electronic health records vendor Allscripts late last week is a reminder of the potential disruption to patient...

SamSam Ransomware Attacks Hit Healthcare Firms
2018-01-22 18:36

Two SamSam Ransomware Healthcare Attacks, Two Variants, and Two Different Results read more