Ransomware isn’t just a problem for large corporations; small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are being targeted more frequently, and many aren’t prepared. How does ransomware work? In this blog, we’ll walk through a realistic, step-by-step ransomware attack in a typical office. You’ll see how the malware can infiltrate systems, disrupt operations, and shut down systems.…
The brutal reality of ransomware attacks is that they can strike anyone at any time, and it is only getting worse. 2023 saw a 55% increase in attacks, and in the fourth quarter alone, there were 1,154 documented ransomware incidents globally. Keep in mind those numbers are likely higher. Not all businesses report being attacked…
We must alert you to a new cybersecurity threat that demands immediate attention. Akira is a new ransomware that poses a significant risk to businesses of all sizes and has targeted multiple sectors, including finance, real estate, manufacturing, and healthcare. It will encrypt your valuable data and demand ransom payments in the millions, or your…
Suffolk County’s computer systems were the latest victims of cyber attacks that are becoming increasingly common among local governments and private businesses. On September 8th, 2022, Suffolk County information technology officials noticed unusual computer coding and alerted the county to take down its systems.
Ransomware is one of the scariest cyberattacks to deal with. Typically, a big, alarming message pops up on your computer, alerting you that all of your files have been locked and will be permanently deleted unless you pay a ransom. In this blog, we’ll discuss whether or not to pay ransomware.
The Monroe-Woodbury Central School District of Central Valley, New York emailed parents on Tuesday, announcing that the school year would start a day late, on Thursday, September 5, thanks to a ransomware attack.
During the last two weeks, the City of Baltimore has had all of its computer data encrypted due to an anonymous ransomware attack. Since the breach, email systems are offline, payments to city departments can’t be made online and real estate transactions cannot be processed. Despite the disruptions, the city has refused to pay the…
An unfortunately clever new form of ransomware uses a PayPal phishing page in an attempt to steal your credit card information. Learn about this cyberattack to recognize it and avoid being scammed by it.
KeyPass ransomware is a global cyberattack that has been gaining more and more traction over the few months. Understand how to identify and prevent this Trojan-style attack to keep your files from becoming permanently inaccessible.
The frequency of ransomware attacks exploded between 2016 and 2017, and there’s no sign that they’re just going to disappear any time soon. Quite the opposite, actually: hackers are designing even more complex attacks that are harder to identify and remove. Use this information to understand how they work and avoid them.