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Four states propose laws to ban ransomware payments
Some state legislatures are debating bills that could limit or ban ransom payments. A better option, experts say, is mandatory reporting of ransomware attacks.
5 biggest healthcare security threats for 2021
Healthcare organizations can expect ransomware, botnets, cloud misconfigurations, web application attacks, and phishing to be their top risks.
Unique TTPs link Hades ransomware to new threat group
New research exposes details of Gold Winter threat group that links it to the infamous Hades ransomware.
Feds seize $2.3 million in cryptocurrency wallet reportedly used in Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack
The successful seizure could encourage other victims to better cooperate with federal agencies and cause ransomware gangs to rethink their operations.
Ransomware response: What CISOs really want from the federal government
What should the federal government's role and responsibility be regarding ransomware? Security leaders weigh in.
Colonial Pipeline take-away for CISOs: Embrace the mandates
The DarkSide attack on Colonial is yet another wake-up call for companies to harden their systems against ransomware. History suggests that might not happen despite new government guidance.
17 cyber insurance application questions you'll need to answer
Recent high-profile security incidents have tightened requirements to qualify for cyber insurance. These are the tougher questions insurance carriers are now asking.
DDoS attacks: Stronger than ever and increasingly used for extortion
Low cost and ease of execution drive a resurgence in distributed denial of service attacks as criminals profit from extorting victims.
DarkSide ransomware explained: How it works and who is behind it
The Colonial Pipeline attack thrust the DarkSide ransomware into the spotlight. This is what's known about the threat actors and how they operate.
Colonial Pipeline shutdown highlights need for better OT cybersecurity practices
Experts weigh in on what the Colonial attack teaches critical infrastructure providers about preparation and incident response.
How malicious Office files and abused Windows privileges enable ransomware
Ransomware groups most often gain entry to Windows networks through malicious Office documents and then move laterally by abusing Windows privileges. Here's how to defend against both.
Task force proposes framework for combatting ransomware
A diverse coalition of experts from business and the public sector present 48 recommendations for solving the ransomware crisis, including international cooperation and regulating cryptocurrencies.
Ryuk ransomware explained: A targeted, devastatingly effective attack
Ryuk ransomware attacks are targeted to the most vulnerable, most likely to pay companies and are often paired with other malware such as TrickBot.
5 reasons why the cost of ransomware attacks is rising
The ransom is still a tiny portion of the total cost of a ransomware attack, but associated costs are increasing.
Egregor ransomware group explained: And how to defend against it
Egregor is one of the most rapidly growing ransomware families. It employs "double ransom" techniques to threaten reputational damage and increase pressure to pay.
Egregor ransomware takes a hit after arrests in Ukraine
Ukrainian, French and US operation targets ransomware group members and takes down its infrastructure.
How ransomware negotiations work
Here's what experienced negotiators say your organization should expect if it ever needs to pay a ransomware demand.
Sprite Spider emerging as one of the most destructive ransomware threat actors
Having flown under the radar for several years, the Sprite Spider group is using a ransomware code suite that is effective and hard to detect.
Law enforcement takes over Emotet, one of the biggest botnets
Multi-national cooperation removes this key malware delivery service as a threat, at least temporarily.
New Intel CPU-level threat detection capabilities target ransomware
The new capabilities in the Intel mobile processors will make it harder for ransomware to avoid detection.
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