Data breach settlements are an unfortunate but all-too-frequent side effect of ransomware attacks. When hacks expose sensitive user data, it can lead to a lot of problems. Data is sometimes sold to criminals who can use it for future hacks or to steal money from bank accounts. Stolen data is often used in identity theft,…
Ransomware Attacks via email: How do they work, and how to stop them? Ransomware email attacks are getting more sophisticated and dangerous all the time, but a surprising number of attacks still leverage email phishing schemes. In fact, phishing is still the most common ransomware attack vector. The continuing danger of ransomware email phishing attacks…
Triple Extortion: What is it, and how to stop it? Cybersecurity is a fast-paced arms race of constant competition between hackers and cybersecurity professionals. Triple extortion ransomware attacks are one of the newer tools in hackers’ arsenal. This can be viewed a lot like the immune system protecting the body— every year, viruses evolve and…
What is Double Extortion Ransomware? Ransomware is continuously getting more sophisticated and more dangerous. Cybersecurity professionals and hackers are locked in a kind of arms race, and unfortunately the hackers are currently winning. The rise of double extortion ransomware is a prime example of this trend. So what is double extortion, how does it work,…
There’s an old saying which is very relevant when it comes to cybersecurity; hope for the best, plan for the worst. It’s natural to focus on preventing breaches entirely, but strong post-breach defenses can actually be far more effective in reducing the damage done by hackers. Why is post-breach remediation important? Especially when it comes…
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” These words were written over 2500 years ago, but they are still relevant to the world of cybersecurity today. Knowing ransomware attack vectors is the best way to plan your cyber defenses and keep your organization running…
We’ve handled hundreds of cybersecurity attacks and found that a lack of cybersecurity understanding is at the root of most attacks. Many people simply don’t understand how and why ransomware attacks happen, so they’re not prepared when they do happen. We decided to develop a quick, go-to resource as a primer to help people from…
It’s no secret that ransomware attacks are getting worse; many of the biggest ransomware attacks happened in 2021. As hackers rake in the cash, they are investing into franchising and specialization and becoming more and more effective. As a result, the amount of pressure they are able to put on victims is increasing, and with…
