BlackBerry on a Crusade against Ransomware
Gone are the days when Blackberry used to rule the mobile world. However, this does not mean that this mobile giant has slowed down with its innovations and ambitions. The…
Internet Security Threatened by IoT
Internet of Things is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and futuristic technologies in today’s tech world. The idea behind businesses and home, powered by smart devices that can communicate…
RansomWarrior: An amateur cryptovirological attempt
The sphere of ransomware is expanding with time. Cybercriminals all over the world are now trying their luck in cryptovirological cyber attacks that promise quick payouts. Last month, a team…
A Forecast Suggests Ransomware Protection Market Will Continue to Grow
There are many digital security experts who believe that ransomware attacks have already run their course in cyberspace. However, ground realities are quite contrary to this assertion. The continuous rise…
JeFf thE rAnSOmwArE v1.0: A new screen locker on the block
In previous blogs, we have discussed different types of ransomware. Apart from the cryptovirological strain that encrypts the stored data on the targeted device, some less-seasoned cybercriminals use malicious codes…
EMEA Region Ransomware Affectees Paying The Most Ransoms
After the WannaCry attack of last year making into the global news headlines, it is hard to find anyone not aware of the threat of ransomware. However, it is still…
Cybersecurity Official Calls Atlanta City Ransomware Attack ‘A Red Blinking Light’
Ransomware attack on the municipal system of Atlanta city is the headline of the year in US’s local cyber news cycle. The municipal system of the city was brought to…
Email is the Most Common Ransomware Delivery Method, a Survey Suggests.
A digital security company has recently conducted a survey of 630 organizations all around the world to draw the current picture of the cyber security landscape. Ransomware, one of the…
A Ransomware Attack on Private Healthcare Company Turns Into a Data Breach
Health Management Concepts is a private healthcare service provider operating for decades. The company renders its clinical and other healthcare services in several states. Last month, the IT department of…
Retailers: Another Valued Target for Ransomware Operators
From individuals to entire organizations, ransomware has affected every type of digital user. The activity of cryptovirological operators in some recent times suggests that retail business has also become a…