Blog

Tag Search: ransomware

Microsoft Office 365 ravaged by ransomware

Posted on Monday July 04, 2016  |  threat, system, security, ransomware, office, network, microsoft, compromised, cerber, avanan, attack, 365

The Internet is a powerful platform that brings people together on a global level while giving them access to a wealth of information anytime they please. With the good, comes the bad - some utilize their skills in committing cyber crimes from the comfort of their own homes. Case in point, the recent Cerber ransomware attacked that ravaged millions of Microsoft Office 365 users worldwide. Here's what a security expert and Microsoft had to say about the matter:

Ransomware adopting self-replication

Posted on Thursday June 09, 2016  |  worm, security, ransomware, hackers, data loss, cyber criminals

Although some may have hoped that the threat of ransomware was on the decline, the reality is that it's quite the opposite. Until now, attacks seemed to be targeted directly at its victims, but Microsoft warns that may no longer be true. With their discovery of self-propagating ransomware it's vital to fully understand the possible risk of infection.

Ransomware alert for healthcare practices

Posted on Wednesday April 27, 2016  |  technology, security, ransomware, healthcare, hackers, data, cyber criminals

Ransomware is becoming a growing problem for the healthcare industry. And with around a dozen attacks on hospitals being reported since the beginning of the year, you may be wondering just how severe the problem is. Should you be alarmed? How can you protect your practice? Here's an inside look at how the ransomware epidemic is affecting the US and Canadian healthcare systems.

The curse of Chimera ransomware

Posted on Tuesday December 29, 2015  |  security, ransomware, malware, malicious software, data loss, cybercrime, chimera

There are numerous strains of malware out there, but one particularly unpleasant one is ransomware. While this malicious software has been around for some time, recently a newer, nastier upgrade was discovered. Posing a threat to businesses of all sizes, the program, called Chimera, has upped the ante when it comes to scaring its victims out of their hard-earned cash. But what exactly is this malware, and what do you need to look out for?

Page:   12345678