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Posted on Friday October 06, 2017 | zero day exploits, windows, shadowbrokers, ransomware, national security agency, eternalblue, cybersecurity
The WannaCry ransomware strain was created by amateurs who copied and pasted security vulnerabilities from a famous hacker group. It's no longer a threat if you have updated your computer, but as evidenced by a recent announcement, the hacker group will continue to release dangerous security exploits for anyone to use.
Posted on Thursday September 07, 2017 | ransomware, mobile ransomware, malware, data backups, cybersecurity, android
Traditional ransomware like WannaCry has been explained a thousand ways on a thousand blogs. But one thing you may not have thought about is what ransomware would be like if it infected your mobile device. Read on to learn more.
Posted on Monday September 04, 2017 | ransomware, locky, ikarus, healthcare it, cyber security, backup
Ever since the WannaCry and Petya ransomware outbreaks, healthcare organizations have been on their toes. But just when they thought they could relax, a new strain of ransomware has come along. A “Locky-variant†ransomware campaign is currently underway, and it's every bit as dangerous as previous ransomware attacks.
Posted on Wednesday August 30, 2017 | trojan, security, ransomware, malware, locky
In 2016, the Locky ransomware infected millions of users with a Microsoft Word file. It was eventually contained, and cyber security firms have since created protections to detect and block previous Locky variants. However, a similar malware is currently spreading worldwide and has so far infected tens of thousands of computers.
Posted on Monday July 31, 2017 | ransomware, new technology, healthcare, encryption, data security, blockchain
New IT trends are usually equal parts exciting and confusing. Today, that generalization describes blockchain technology perfectly. It's a complex concept that has the potential to totally revolutionize every industry -- including healthcare. Even if you have no plan to invest in blockchain soon, you need to understand what it is.
Posted on Friday July 28, 2017 | trojan, spyware, ransomware, malware, cyber threats, cyber security, adware
You've all heard of viruses, spyware, ransomware and trojans. But did you know that they're all types of malware? They're all designed to ruin your digital life, but different types of malware put your computer at risk in different ways. Understanding what sets them apart can keep your business guarded.
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