2022 has shaped up to be a pricey year for victims of cyberattacks. Cyberattacks continue to target critical infrastructures such as health systems, small government agencies and educational institutions. Ransomware…
Browsing Categoryransomware attacks
The Most Prolific Ransomware Gangs of 2022
As we look forward to 2023, we can find many ransomware lessons in looking back at 2022. The year brought us numerous attacks by many of the same gangs we’ve…
5 Holiday Cybersecurity Tips That Make A Real Impact
Tired of cybersecurity tips that don’t really make an impact? This post is for you. The year is winding down to an end. Everyone, including security teams, is busy and…
What CISOs Should Know About CIRCIA Incident Reporting
In March of 2022, a new federal law was adopted: the Cyber Incident Reporting Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA). This new legislation focuses on reporting requirements related to cybersecurity incidents and…
Inside the Second White House Ransomware Summit
Ransomware is a growing, international threat. It’s also an insidious one. The state of the art in ransomware is simple but effective. Well-organized criminal gangs hiding in safe-haven countries breach…
Worms of Wisdom: How WannaCry Shapes Cybersecurity Today
WannaCry wasn’t a particularly complex or innovative ransomware attack. What made it unique, however, was its rapid spread. Using the EternalBlue exploit, malware could quickly move from device to device,…
Defending Education from Cyber Threat Attackers
Threat actors — and particularly ransomware attackers — have education institutions in their crosshairs. From Vice Society’s September attack on schools in California to Snach’s late October assault on schools…
3 Ways EDR Can Stop Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks are on the rise. While these activities are low-risk and high-reward for criminal groups, their consequences can devastate their target organizations. According to the 2022 Cost of a…
How the US Government is Fighting Back Against Ransomware
As ransomware-related payments surged toward $600 million in the first half of 2021, the U.S. government knew it needed to do more to fight back against cyber criminals. For many…
Why Do Ransomware Gangs Keep Coming Back From the Dead?
Ransomware gangs are major players in the cybersecurity space, especially in recent years. ZDNet reported that ransomware gangs increased their payments by over 311% from 2019 to 2020, with totals…