Prediction: Ransomware Attacks to Spike as Employees Return to the Office

Jun 5, 2020 7:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Because of the nature of ransomware attacks and the mass numbers of workers at home, anti-malware vendor Emisoft believes we’re going to see a rise once work returns to normal.

[BEWARE] New Report on Doxxing Exposes Cybercriminal Trends

Jun 4, 2020 12:13:51 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

A new threat intelligence report on doxxing, researched by cybersecurity experts at Kivu, reveals that the majority of attacks occur in the U.S., with companies in the consumer sector ...

[HEADS UP] More Australian Companies Hit By Mespinoza/Pysa Ransomware

Jun 4, 2020 12:05:13 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Two more Australian companies have been hit by attackers using the Mespinoza/Pysa Windows ransomware, the same malware that was used to take down the Australian money management firm ...

Ransomware Gangs Team Up To Form Extortion Cartel

Jun 3, 2020 9:25:20 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Today, BleepingComputer was told by cyber intelligence firm KeLa that the Maze operators added the information and files for an international architectural firm to their data leak site.

[Heads Up] The REvil Ransomware Gang Is Now Auctioning Off Their Victim Data

Jun 2, 2020 4:39:34 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Intrepid investigative Reporter Brian Krebs had the news first. "The criminal group behind the REvil ransomware enterprise has begun auctioning off sensitive data stolen from companies ...

How Low Will Cybercriminals Go?

Jun 2, 2020 8:58:04 AM By Javvad Malik

Surely Bond villains only exist in movies -- I mean people aren’t truly evil are they? Especially ones who sit behind a computer. This was part of a discussion I was having with my ...

The Latest Ransomware Attacks Can Require a Data Breach Notification

Jun 2, 2020 8:46:46 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Ransomware variants shifting tactics to include extortion may be cause for organizations to treat them as data breaches and, therefore, quickly notify affected parties.

Netwalker Ransomware Adopts an Affiliate Model to Help Increase Attacks and Profits

May 30, 2020 8:08:43 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The ransomware formerly known as Mailto has taken a page from traditional software vendors and rebranded itself with a new affiliate-based go-to-market strategy.

[Heads Up] Ransomware Damage Skyrockets As Ransoms Grew 14 Times In Just 12 Months

May 27, 2020 11:25:48 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Last year was highly profitable for ransomware actors but with the prices we've seen recently, 2020 is likely to surpass it as actors continue to target large companies in key industries. ...

Your Next Ransomware Attack May Require Two Payments!

May 20, 2020 4:34:25 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

In a case of adding insult to injury, a new strain of ransomware is looking for one payment to decrypt, and a second payment to not publish stolen files.

Paying the Ransom Doubles the Cost of a Ransomware Attack

May 14, 2020 8:20:38 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The total cost of the average ransomware attack more than doubles if the victim decides to pay the ransom, according to Sophos’s State of Ransomware 2020 report. The Sophos-commissioned ...

OUCH! REvil Ransomware Attack Hits A-List Celeb Law Firm

May 13, 2020 11:22:31 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

OUCH! BBC News was one of the many major media sites who reported May 12 that a media and entertainment law firm used by A-list stars including Rod Stewart, Robert De Niro, Sir Elton John ...

Healthcare Providers Get Free Assistance with Remediating Ransomware Attacks

May 12, 2020 10:00:12 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

In the wake of ransomware attacks continuing on healthcare providers, despite the obvious need for hospitals and urgent care clinics to remain operational, one company is offering some ...

Your Ransomware Task Force: Response, Recovery, and Remediation Tips from the Pros

May 11, 2020 8:29:51 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

When you realize your organization has been hit with a ransomware attack there are a few things that need to happen. One… take a deep breath. Two… contain the damage. And three… initiate ...

It Starts with a Phish: Employee PII at Risk When Pipeline Development Outsourcer Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack

May 7, 2020 10:36:01 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The latest example of a modern-day ransomware attack demonstrates how data encryption and ransom can no longer be the assumed extent of an attack.

Some Phishers Who Know Their Trade

May 7, 2020 8:19:31 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Researchers at Votiro have come across well-crafted phishing emails that purport to come from UPS, FedEx, and DHL. All of the emails contain malicious Excel attachments that will install ...

1,000+ SEC Filings Show Ransomware an On-Going Risk for Public Companies

May 5, 2020 9:56:02 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

As public companies seek to improve their cybersecurity posture, they also work to comply with SEC formal guidance to disclose cybersecurity risk, highlighting ransomware as a key factor.

[Heads Up] Microsoft: Ransomware Gangs That Don't Threaten To Leak Your Data Steal It Anyway

Apr 29, 2020 3:34:37 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

That means you can from now on count a ransomware infection as a data breach with all the consequences that this brings. Moreover, the so-called "human-operated" ransomware gangs have ...

New COVID-19 Malware Variants Render Your Endpoints Useless

Apr 20, 2020 8:37:09 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Forget cybercriminals out to steal your money and credentials. Security researchers are now finding more malware intent on rewriting master boot records and wiping file systems.

Phishing Trend: Quality, Not Quantity?

Apr 16, 2020 8:27:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A new report from CyberCube found that sophisticated cybercriminals are increasingly shifting to launching business email compromise (BEC) attacks against executives, Insurance Business ...

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Prediction: Ransomware Attacks to Spike as Employees Return to the Office

[BEWARE] New Report on Doxxing Exposes Cybercriminal Trends

[HEADS UP] More Australian Companies Hit By Mespinoza/Pysa Ransomware

Ransomware Gangs Team Up To Form Extortion Cartel

[Heads Up] The REvil Ransomware Gang Is Now Auctioning Off Their Victim Data

How Low Will Cybercriminals Go?

The Latest Ransomware Attacks Can Require a Data Breach Notification

Netwalker Ransomware Adopts an Affiliate Model to Help Increase Attacks and Profits

[Heads Up] Ransomware Damage Skyrockets As Ransoms Grew 14 Times In Just 12 Months

Your Next Ransomware Attack May Require Two Payments!

Paying the Ransom Doubles the Cost of a Ransomware Attack

OUCH! REvil Ransomware Attack Hits A-List Celeb Law Firm

Healthcare Providers Get Free Assistance with Remediating Ransomware Attacks

Your Ransomware Task Force: Response, Recovery, and Remediation Tips from the Pros

It Starts with a Phish: Employee PII at Risk When Pipeline Development Outsourcer Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack

Some Phishers Who Know Their Trade

1,000+ SEC Filings Show Ransomware an On-Going Risk for Public Companies

[Heads Up] Microsoft: Ransomware Gangs That Don't Threaten To Leak Your Data Steal It Anyway

New COVID-19 Malware Variants Render Your Endpoints Useless

Phishing Trend: Quality, Not Quantity?

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