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Locky Ransomware Evolves: New Egyptian-Themed Variants
Posted December 8, 2016 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Locky ransomware dropped Norse god names for Egyptian mythology in its latest evolution. Track how this dangerous...
Ransomware Shuts Down Hospitals: Patients Diverted
Posted December 6, 2016 in Ransomware, Data Breach, Malware
A ransomware attack forced three hospitals to cancel operations and divert patients. Learn what happened and the...
Ransomware Shuts Down 3 Hospitals: 3,000 Affected
Posted November 28, 2016 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Three hospitals canceled operations after ransomware encrypted their systems, impacting 3,000 patients. Learn what...
95% of Ransomware Bypasses Your Security Tools
Posted November 17, 2016 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
A study found that 95% of ransomware bypasses traditional security measures. Discover why antivirus alone is not...
Hospital Cyberattack Forces Patient Diversions
Posted November 3, 2016 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
A UK hospital diverted trauma patients and canceled surgeries after a devastating cyberattack. See how ransomware...
Healthcare Ransomware: Top IT Security Threats
Posted November 1, 2016 in Ransomware, Malware, HIPAA, Data Breach
CHIME study reveals ransomware and malware are the biggest fears for healthcare IT leaders. See what threats your...
Email Server Misconfiguration: 82% of Workplaces at Risk
Posted November 1, 2016 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
A study of 10,000+ email servers found 82% are misconfigured, allowing spoofed emails through. Check if your...
Locky Ransomware Surge: 14 Million Emails in One Week
Posted November 1, 2016 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Over 14 million malicious emails were sent in one week spreading Locky ransomware. Learn how this campaign works and...
Mac Webcam Spyware: Why Apple Users Are Not Safe
Posted October 12, 2016 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
New malware secretly activates Mac webcams without triggering the indicator light. Discover why Mac users face...
State of Cybersecurity: Why the Good Guys Are Losing
Posted September 22, 2016 in Ransomware, Data Breach, HIPAA
Despite $3 billion in startup funding, cybersecurity defenses are failing against sophisticated attackers. Discover...
September 2016 Cybersecurity Threat Report Highlights
Posted September 20, 2016 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
McAfee Labs reports ransomware, mobile malware, and macro threats all surged in September 2016. Review the key stats...
DIY Ransomware Kits: Build Your Own Cyber Weapon
Posted September 12, 2016 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Ransomware-as-a-service lets anyone create custom ransomware with zero coding skills. See how these dangerous kits...