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iOS 17 NameDrop Debunking, Real World QR Code Attacks, Impact of Ransomware on Hospitals
In episode 307, Tom and Scott debunk misinformation circulating about the iOS 17 NameDrop feature by law enforcement and others on social media. Next, they discuss the potential risks of QR code ...
Prepare, Prevent, and Response: A Comprehensive Ransomware Protection Guide
Rampant Ransomware Attacks On November 8, 2023, U.S. Eastern Time, ICBC Financial Services (FS), the U.S. arm of China’s largest bank, fell victim to a ransomware attack, disrupting certain systems. Reports indicate ...
FBI And CISA Warn Of Rhysida Ransomware Threat
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued a warning against the Rhysida ransomware threat. As per the FBI and CISA warning, it ...
Content Creation, Mental Health in Cyber, The MGM Ransomware Attack
In this episode Matt Johansen, Security Architect at Reddit and Vulnerable U newsletter and YouTube content creator, joins host Tom Eston to discuss Matt’s background as one of the original “Security Twits”, ...
Zero Day Summer is No Vacation
"Zero-day Summer" refers to the period during summertime when cybercriminals take advantage of the vulnerabilities in software, applications, and computer systems that remain undetected and unpatched by security teams ...
The Seven Phases of a Ransomware Attack: A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Attack Lifecycle
Understanding the anatomy of a ransomware attack empowers security teams to strengthen defenses, reduce the risk of successful attacks, and protect organizations from the serious consequences of a ransomware incident. The post ...
Verizon’s Annual Data Breach Incident Report (DBIR) Shines Spotlight on Ransomware Trends & Insider Threats
New research from Verizon reveals that ransomware is responsible for a sizable percentage of all recorded security incidents. Despite the alarming statistics raised in the report, the tech giant warns, we’re likely ...
Persistent Ransomware Attacks on Cities Underscores Need to Upgrade to Real-Time Threat Visibility
Municipalities, in particular, are increasingly being targeted by ransomware attackers. A recent report showed that ransomware attacks on local governments increased by 70% for 34-58% of those surveyed, and that those attacks ...
The Threat of Clop Ransomware: How to Stay Safe and Secure
Protect your organization from the re-emerging threat of Clop ransomware. Learn what Clop is, how it works, and how to prevent a potential ransomware attack. The post The Threat of Clop Ransomware: ...
A Recent 45% Surge in Ransomware Attacks Has Cybersecurity Community on High Alert
Industry watchers are reporting a noteworthy uptick in ransomware attacks reported in February 2023 ...
