Tag: ransomware
Suspected Hack Disrupts Major Newspapers
A cyberattack disrupted several major newspapers printed by Tribune Publishing shortly before New Year’s Day.
Print versions of the Chicago Tribute, Los Angeles Times,...
Alabama ransomware attack: think before clicking on email
Last week, if you wanted a vehicle tag or a license in Montgomery County, Alabama, you were out of luck.
Hackers request bitcoins Hackers knocked many county computers offline with...
Why The Ransomware Plague Is Only Warming Up
Ransomware continues to pose a potent threat to individuals and, increasingly, to companies. What's worse, all signs point to ransomware attacks escalating the rest...
Five best practices worth repeating in wake of WannaCry attack
In the world of cybersecurity—particularly for small- and midsize businesses—progress tends to be achieved in fits and starts. Rare is the SMB that has...
Ransomware plot line: Netflix hackers follow script that leads to money
TV show leak is good reminder for everyone to put their digital lives in order
The premature release of the new season of “Orange is...
5 Sure Signs Ransomware Attacks Are Intensifying
Ransomware continues to pose a potent threat to individuals and, increasingly, to companies. What's worse, all signs point to ransomware attacks escalating the rest...
Tips to avoid becoming a victim of ransomware
Ransomware is becoming one of the most profitable areas of cyber crime.
In the past, cyber criminals would steal data, and then re-sell it. With...
Threat of Ransomware Growing for Mobile Phones
There’s been a scary increase in successful ransomware attacks against large organizations this year. Specifically, hospitals have found themselves at the mercy of hackers...
Ransomware Is a Real Threat (Even to You, Apple Users)
Maybe the thought actually occurred to you that something was “phishy” about that link, but that’s so 30 seconds ago. You clicked and now...
