An Ongoing Evolution of Ransomware – Part 2
In the previous blog, we have discussed some of the pointers highlighting how ransomware codes are being evolved amid all the technological innovations. Here, we will continue to carry forward…
Ransomware Attacks on Municipal Systems and Value of User Awareness
An outpour of ransomware attacks in recent times has drawn out many discussions on the measures to prevent and control them. Increasing awareness regarding the nature and mechanism of ransomware…
Human Factor: Still the Leading Cause of Ransomware Attacks
Almost one-third of ransomware attacks in the previous year resulted when hackers gained access to the networks of businesses through phishing mails or social media websites. This statistics were part…
Atlanta Ransomware Attack Must not be Overlooked
On the morning of March 22nd , majority of Atlanta’s municipal employees were sent home because the entire computer network of the city government was facing an unrevealed blackout. Later on,…
Are Robots the Next Target of Ransomware Attacks?
We are all well aware of the threat posed by ransomware attacks for personal computers and handheld computing devices. But researches are pointing out towards another trend in near future…
Baltimore’s Emergency Dispatch Under Ransomware Attack
Over the weekend, the automated dispatch system of 911 in Baltimore sustained a cyber attack, which resulted into 17 hour shutdown of the automatic emergency services. Following the attack, Baltimore’s…
The Dharma Ransomware
One of the variants of the Crysis ransomware, Dharma is the latest in the line of high risk ransomware attacks. After it successfully infiltrates the computer, it begins to append…
Ransomware Recovery Testimonial – Success Story
Ransomware costed businesses and institutions more than $5B in 2017. A school in New Jersey got attacked by Ransomware and took down more than a 1000 machines! In 21 century,…
“Police themed” – How to remove ransomware
As times change, they tend to bring in an entirely new breed of technological innovations with them. Each distinct era in human history is laced with examples of how the…
5 Tips for Ransomware File Recovery and Protection
Ransomware criminals most often attacks large sized business. The malicious code does not sneak into the computer like Trojan or malware. Instead, it bursts into your PC and threatens to…