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Posts tagged: Ransomware
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Colonial Pipeline Recovers Ransomware Payment
Posted June 7, 2021 in Ransomware, Data Breach, Malware
The DOJ recovered a significant portion of Colonial Pipeline's $4.4M ransom payment. See how authorities tracked the...
Colonial Pipeline Pays $5M Ransom: What Went Wrong
Posted May 14, 2021 in Ransomware, Data Breach, Malware
Colonial Pipeline paid $5 million to hackers who crippled US fuel supplies. Learn how the attack succeeded and what...
Warning: Ryuk Ransomware Actively Targeting Healthcare
Posted November 3, 2020 in Ransomware, HIPAA, Malware, Data Breach
The healthcare industry is under active Ryuk ransomware attack. Learn the attack chain, why hospitals are vulnerable,...
Cybercriminals Target Remote Workers During Pandemic
Posted April 7, 2020 in Ransomware, Work from Home, Malware, Data Breach
Hackers are exploiting the remote work boom with phishing and malware targeting home offices. Learn how to protect...
Congress Warns: US Woefully Unprepared for Cyberattacks
Posted March 13, 2020 in Data Breach, Compliance, Ransomware
A bipartisan 122-page congressional report found the US critically unprepared for cyberattacks. See the key findings...
Ransomware Prevention Tips: Lessons from COVID-19
Posted March 13, 2020 in CMMC, Malware, Cryptocurrency, Ransomware, Bitcoin, Data Breach
Ransomware prevention and pandemic hygiene share surprising parallels. Discover cyber hygiene steps mapped to CMMC...
Breach Fatigue: Why You Stopped Caring About Hacks
Posted February 28, 2020 in Data Breach, Ransomware, Malware
Data breaches happen so often that people stop paying attention. Discover why breach fatigue is dangerous and what...
Hackers Shut Down US Gas Facility for Two Days
Posted February 20, 2020 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
A spear-phishing attack forced a US natural gas facility offline for two days. Learn how critical infrastructure...
Maze Ransomware Leaks Patient PTSD Records from Law Firms
Posted February 19, 2020 in HIPAA, Ransomware, Data Breach
Five law firms breached by Maze ransomware gang, leaking sensitive patient PTSD details. See why legal and healthcare...
NHS Boosts Cybersecurity After Healthcare Attack Surge
Posted January 31, 2020 in Ransomware, Digital Forensics, Data Breach
The UK National Health Service strengthens cybersecurity defenses as healthcare attacks rise globally. See what U.S....
Warning: Hackers Now Ransom Patient Data to Patients
Posted January 22, 2020 in HIPAA, Ransomware, Compliance, Data Breach
Cybercriminals now ransom stolen medical records directly to patients. Discover this alarming trend and how...
FBI Alert: Maze Ransomware Attacks Surge Against Business
Posted January 8, 2020 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Data Breach, Malware
The FBI warns businesses about surging Maze ransomware attacks following LockerGoga and MegaCortex. Learn how to...