Good News: Ransomware declines Bad News: Coinminers increase
An article over at Bleeping Computer gives very good insight into the use of exploit kits. It seems that cybercriminals have started to move away from exploit kits that spread ransomware in favor of spreading cryptocurrency miners and information-stealing trojans.
Infographic: Cybersecurity: Fighting a Threat That Causes $450B of Damage Each Year
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How Will Your Employees Get You Hacked?
Breaches are becoming increasingly common as cybercriminals continue to advance their skills and tactics to trick their victims into falling for their scams. While cybercriminals are remaining diligent in their efforts to carry out their attacks, small business owners continue to underspend on cybersecurity. An article on Entrepreneur looks at 5 things your employees are doing that put your business at risk.
New Dark Web Security Vulnerability Tool from Breach Secure Now! Lets MSPs Arm Clients in Fight Against Cyberattacks Caused by Employee Error
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2018 Dark Web Breach Assessment shows businesses which employees could cause a data breach With today’s release of its Dark Web Breach Assessment (DWBA) service, Breach Secure Now! (BSN) makes it possible for MSPs to strengthen their clients’ defenses against cybercriminals who exploit human errors to steal vital financial data […]
Don’t count on getting your data back even if you pay the ransom
Ransomware, a popular form of a cyber-attack usually involves criminals tricking their victims into installing malware. The malware causes serious issues for its victims by preventing them from accessing their files unless a ransom is paid to the criminal. An article on Inc. explains why ransomware is becoming more dangerous and how you can ensure your business does not suffer from its devastation.
Is the massive global cyberattack enough to get people to care about their online security?
A major cyberattack took the world by storm Friday, hitting 150 countries and affecting 200,000 computers and over 20 hospitals in the U.K. This attack serves as a major wakeup call to both companies and consumers that securing systems and devices is vital. Although this incident should prompt immediate action in increasing security measures, if history repeats itself, it will not. An article on MorningStar goes into detail on why this massive cyberattack will not be enough to convince people to care about their online security.
Are hackers the new pirates? Billionaire superyacht owners can be held to ransom
Cybercriminals have no boundaries when experimenting with ways to successfully carry out a cyberattack. We have seen these criminals prove time after time just how creative they can be when choosing their victims, but who have these hackers chosen as their newest targets? Ransomware operators have now made targets of superyacht owners.
Ransomware Increasingly Targets the Little Guys
Identified by the U.S. Department of Justice as 2017’s “biggest cyberthreat”, ransomware is making a name for itself across the board. While you may think, cybercriminals are only after large corporations like hospitals or banks, the focus is increasingly shifting towards targeting smaller organizations, who may be more vulnerable. An article on The Parallax tells us why cybercriminals are targeting small businesses and how to prevent them from successfully carrying out a ransomware attack.
Americans receive mixed results in cybersecurity IQ
While it is true that Americans are becoming more aware of the need to protect their information online through methods such as utilizing strong passwords or being conscious of how they’re using public Wi-Fi, many still lack in key areas which could cause significant data breaches.
Downtime of a Ransomware Attack – Costly Concern
We all know that ransomware can be detrimental to businesses, but just how much could an attack cost your business? According to a survey released by Imperva, on average a ransomware attack could cost businesses anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000 dollars per day.