Ransomware
Malicious software that holds user data for ransom
New cryptocurrencies offer better anonymity, new security challenges
Anonymous cryptocurrencies like Monero and Zcash help cybercriminals evade detection and make cryptojacking more profitable.
Ransomware prevention is insider threat mitigation
Addressing the insider threat to help deter exposure to ransomware.
Hackers lure victims with fake cryptocurrency SpriteCoin
Beware of the SpriteCoin double whammy: The fake cryptocurrency installs ransomware and more malware if the ransom is paid.
Allscripts recovering from ransomware attack that has kept key tools offline
Allscripts, the billion-dollar electronic health record (EHR) company headquartered in Chicago, IL said they were still working to recover from a ransomware attack that left several applications offline after data centers in Raleigh...
Intel’s chip vulnerabilities don’t bode well for the spread of ransomware
Traditionally, ransomware security was based on matching viruses to a database of known malware. AI offers a more dynamic approach.
More cybersecurity drama, but some hope for defenders in 2018
And this for the short descriptive sentence: From fileless malware attacks to attack attribution becoming more complex, 2018 won't offer less security drama. But there's still good reason for security professionals to be optimistic...
North Korea to blame for WannaCry, Trump administration says
On Monday evening, the Trump administration blamed North Korea for the WannaCry ransomware attacks back in May. Homeland security advisor, Thomas P. Bossert, published the administration's conclusions in an Op-Ed for the Wall Street...
8 cybersecurity trends to watch for 2018
New challenges and threats will face IT departments in the year ahead.
Salted Hash Ep 8: What keeps IT administrators up at night?
This week's episode of Salted Hash takes a quick look at things that frighten administrators. We're joined by CSO's Michael Nadeau, who shares his take on the matter. As expected, some of the topics include ransomware, insider...
Ransomware damage costs predicted to hit $11.5B by 2019
The rising ransomware costs are driven by an uptick in the frequency of attacks, which is expected to rise to an attack every 14 seconds.
Salted Hash Ep 6: Ransomware marketplaces and the future of malware
Would you give up a customer's data or credentials if that was the demand in a ransomware attack? No financial payment, just a password, or a document. That's a nightmare scenario, and it's just one of the few that Steve Ragan and...
What is ransomware? How it works and how to remove it
Ransomware is a form of malicious software (or malware) that, once it's taken over your computer, threatens you with harm, usually by denying you access to your data. The attacker demands a ransom from the victim, promising — not...
How K-12 schools can protect against ransomware attacks
Six things K-12 schools must do to protect themselves from ransomware attacks.
BadRabbit ransomware attacks multiple media outlets
On Tuesday, Russian media outlet Interfax said in a statement their servers were offline, due to a virus attack. The news agency shifted their reporting efforts to Facebook while they work to recover. A short time later, Russian...
Kevin Mitnick’s ransomware defense firm lands $30M investment
Kevin Mitnick's firm KnowBe4 has secured a $30 million investment led by Goldman Sachs.
Inside the thriving ransomware market
Researchers at Carbon Black examined the Ransomware market and discovered some interesting facts about the booming criminal economy. Mirroring some of the legal technology markets, such as those for software development, the market...
Cybersecurity is dead – long live cyber awareness
Let's face it: anyone who depends solely on prevention is doomed.
Petya ransomware and NotPetya malware: What you need to know now
NotPetya superficially resembles the Petya ransomware in several ways, but there are a number of important ways in which it's different, and much more dangerous.
What the good guys are up against: a roundup of popular attack vectors
To help the defenders know what they’re up against, here are some of the attack vectors that have been frequently used in recent months
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