Tag: Network Security

As if you didn’t already have enough to worry about, scammers are exploiting the COVID-19 crisis to infiltrate your business and deceive your employees. In the process, they’re stealing data, personal information and money, in what authorities are calling an “unprecedented” surge in coronavirus-related scams.

While ransomware detections, overall, have dipped at times over the last year, there are signs that strains like “NAS ransomware” are the new rage among cybercriminals.

It’s been more than a month since a nasty ransomware infection hobbled the City of Baltimore, disrupting almost every aspect of the city’s operations, including police communications, court systems and the local property market.

Earlier this month researchers discovered two very dangerous, completely unconnected cybersecurity flaws that put millions of computers at risk. And while some patches are already available, analysts say it’s only a matter of time before these vulnerabilities are exploited – possibly on a massive scale (think WannaCry or NotPetya).

What’s the state of ransomware in 2019 so far? Not great, apparently. Despite signs that some cybercriminal groups are moving away from ransomware to other illegal enterprises, like cryptojacking, a near constant stream of attacks have continued to roil businesses this year. Most recently: ·      A medical practice in Michigan was forced to shutter its doors… Continue reading 2019 ransomware trends you need to know (and prepare for)

The latest ransomware statistics reveal some encouraging signs that attacks are slowing down a bit. But it’s not time to let your guard down.