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Posts tagged: Ransomware
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Fake Font Update Installs Virus on Chrome Users
Posted March 1, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
A clever scam tricks Chrome users into installing malware disguised as a missing font update. Learn how this social...
Turn Employees Into Cybersecurity Assets, Not Risks
Posted February 24, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, HIPAA, Data Breach
Employee mistakes are the top cause of data breaches. Learn how to transform your workforce from a cybersecurity...
Deadly Ransomware Targets Small Businesses
Posted February 24, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Ransomware is devastating small businesses and healthcare organizations with crippling attacks. Learn the 5 critical...
Why Hackers Always Have the Upper Hand
Posted February 20, 2017 in Ransomware, Data Breach, Cloud Security
No matter your defenses, hackers start with an advantage. Backups, firewalls, and insurance are not enough. Discover...
Can Cybercrime Actually Kill? The Deadly Risk
Posted February 16, 2017 in Data Breach, Ransomware, Cloud Security
Cybercrime and death have more in common than you think. From hospital shutdowns to infrastructure attacks, the...
Brute Force Attacks Spread Ransomware Fast
Posted February 15, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Hackers use brute force attacks to breach small business networks and deploy Crysis ransomware. Learn how these...
Fake Netflix App Spreads Dangerous Malware
Posted February 6, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
A fake Netflix app promising free access is actually malware designed to steal your data. Learn how to spot...
Police Lose 8 Years of Evidence to Ransomware
Posted February 3, 2017 in Ransomware, Digital Forensics, Data Breach
A police department lost eight years of digital evidence after refusing to pay a ransomware demand. Discover why law...
Ransomware Shuts Down Entire County Government
Posted February 3, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Licking County, Ohio was forced offline by a ransomware attack that crippled police and government offices. Learn how...
Ransomware Evolution: Why Threats Are Worse
Posted February 1, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Ransomware is evolving from a nuisance into a devastating business threat. Discover why attacks are more dangerous...
Hacktivism Explained: Ethics of Vigilante Hacking
Posted January 26, 2017 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Data Breach
The Popcorn Time ransomware let victims unlock files by infecting others. Explore the murky ethics of hacktivism and...
Ransomware Found on Google Play Store
Posted January 25, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
A ransomware app bypassed Google Play security and infected Android devices. Discover how malicious apps slip through...