Ransomware is a relatively new phenomenon in the field of cybercrime, but it has left a trail of devastated victims in a short time. It works by locking computer files so that they can’t be accessed by the user. It’s a kidnap scenario. The target then receives a...
Ransomware is one of the more dangerous threats out there today, and since it is so prominent and dangerous, it is a popular choice amongst hackers. To combat this threat, a community has formed around the cause, encouraging users to not pay the ransom by providing...
Which country is the world-leader when it comes to paying out the largest ransomware payments? A survey by Mimecast, entitled ‘The State of Ransomware Readiness’, reveals that the US victims of ransomware attacks fork out the most, with typical amounts of about six...
Ransomware is a serious cybersecurity threat today. We often discuss how you can make sure you don’t fall victim to a ransomware attack, but we don’t often address what happens when one occurs. In today’s blog we want to talk about what your organization should do...
Just about everyone knows that viruses and malware can be catastrophic for computer users, and businesses in particular. New threats are regularly in the news. Ransomware is a particularly devastating example of the cybercriminal’s dark art. One version of this...
