prevention
Cybersecurity Lessons from the Pandemic: Protection
To paraphrase an old saying: “One person’s prevention is another person’s protection.” This may well apply to the wearing of masks during the pandemic, the efficacy of which is still being hotly ...
Spike in Snake Ransomware Activity Attributed to New Campaign
Security researchers attributed a spike in Snake ransomware activity to a new campaign that’s targeted organizations worldwide. Snake ransomware first attracted the attention of malware analysts in January 2020 when they observed ...
‘Ransomwared’ Ransomware Strain Demands Explicit Pictures as Payment
Security researchers spotted a new ransomware strain called “Ransomwared” demanding explicit pictures from its victims as a means of payment. Upon successful infection, Ransomwared runs its encryption routine, appending the file extensions ...
Marketing Agency Temporarily Halts Operations after Ransomware Attack
A marketing agency announced just days before Christmas that it would be temporarily suspending operations as it works to recover from a ransomware attack. Sandra Franecke, CEO of the Heritage Company, sent ...
Securing Your Network in Preparation for the Holidays
The holiday shopping season is upon us. Kicking off with Small Business Saturday – a chance for customers to explore local or regional small businesses, and continuing throughout the month of December ...
Gadsden Independent School District Discloses Malware Attack
Gadsden Independent School District (GISD) announced that it was working to recover from a malware infection on its network. Travis L. Dempsey, superintendent of the Sunland Park school district, posted a notice ...
How To Avoid a RAT Infestation
This is not a discussion on how to prevent or get rid of those large rodents that cause grown adults to scream like little children when they come scurrying across the floor ...
A cure for the common cold call: freeze them out
Cold calls are a modern day nuisance becoming ever-more persistent. In this article, we show you how to limit the number of cold calls you receive and prevent potential damage they may ...
