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Ransomware Attack Shuts Down New Orleans: Full Story
Posted December 14, 2019 in Ransomware, Data Breach, HIPAA, Malware
A Friday the 13th ransomware attack crippled the entire city of New Orleans. See how it happened, the response, and...
Russian Hackers Demand $14M from Nursing Home Chain
Posted December 9, 2019 in HIPAA, Compliance, Ransomware, Data Breach, Malware
Hackers targeted a nursing home chain for $14 million because healthcare cybersecurity is notoriously weak. Learn why...
Cyborg Ransomware Spreads via Fake Windows Updates
Posted December 9, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Researchers found Cyborg ransomware delivered through fake Windows Update emails. Learn how to identify these...
PureLocker Ransomware Targets Enterprise Servers
Posted November 14, 2019 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Malware
PureLocker, a stealthy ransomware written in PureBasic, evades detection while attacking enterprise servers. Find out...
FBI Issues Critical Malware Warning for Businesses
Posted October 5, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
The FBI warned U.S. businesses about high-impact malware threats targeting critical infrastructure. Discover the...
Ransomware Shuts Down 3 Alabama Hospitals: Lessons
Posted October 2, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, HIPAA
Three DCH Health System hospitals stopped accepting patients after a ransomware attack. See what went wrong and how...
Are Cyber Insurance Companies Fueling Ransomware?
Posted September 3, 2019 in Ransomware, Compliance, Data Breach
Insurance companies pay ransoms because it saves them money. But is this practice driving more attacks? Explore the...
MegaCortex 2.0 Ransomware: Why Ransoms Will Surge
Posted September 3, 2019 in Ransomware, Digital Forensics, Malware
MegaCortex 2.0 is ready for wide-scale attacks with enhanced capabilities. Learn what makes this ransomware dangerous...
iNSYNQ Ransomware Attack Traced to Phishing Email
Posted August 14, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
QuickBooks hosting firm iNSYNQ was crippled by ransomware that started with one phishing email. Learn how to protect...
Android Ransomware Filecoder.C: What You Must Know
Posted July 30, 2019 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Data Breach
ESET researchers discovered Android/Filecoder.C ransomware spreading through SMS. Learn how it works and how to...
Ransomware: Should You Pay the Ransom or Refuse?
Posted July 15, 2019 in Ransomware, Compliance, Data Breach
Every ransomware victim faces the same dilemma: pay or refuse. Explore the pros, cons, and expert advice to make the...
Florida City Pays $460K Ransom in Second Attack
Posted June 28, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Lake City, Florida paid 42 bitcoin ($460K) to ransomware attackers -- the second Florida payout in weeks. Learn why...