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5 Ways to Defend Against Ransomware
Posted by Norma Stratton on
While some may have once considered ransomware to be more of an inconvenience than a major threat, that is certainly no longer the case. It has now developed into a multi billion-dollar industry that can have a devastating impact upon its targets. As instances of ransomware attacks increase, there are some things that you should be doing right now to help defend yourself. Be Prepared You need to have a plan if you are targeted, as it may simply be a matter of time before it happens. Ask yourself what you would do in the event of an...
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The Kaseya Attack: Things to Know
Posted by Norma Stratton on
One of the biggest ransomware attacks in recent years has been committed by the REvil group, who managed to exploit a vulnerability in Kaseya’s VSA remote monitoring and management tool. The attack compromised nearly dozens of MSPs, demanding ransom from nearly 1,500 end-user customers after encrypting their data. Even those who were not compromised in the attack were affected; more than 36,000 MSPs were left without access to the on-premises version of VSA as Kaseya worked on a patch as a precaution. Here are some things to know about the Kaseya attack: What is Kaseya? Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland,...
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Legal Consequences of a Cyberattack
Posted by Safe Harbour Informatics Incorperated on
If you have any doubts about your system’s ability to withstand a cyberattack, then you likely need to upgrade. If you do not, you could find yourself facing serious fines and legal issues in addition to a serious blow to your reputation. Data breaches are on the rise, but preparedness is not keeping pace, particularly among small- and mid-sized businesses. This means they are at greater risk of legal consequences as they are legally required to protect customer data in their possession. Cyber law is constantly evolving to ensure that proper protections are put into place. Failing to adequately protect...
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Facebook Ads Taken Out by Ragnar Locker Ransomware
Posted by Norma Stratton on
Facebook Ads Taken Out by Ragnar Locker Ransomware as a New Tactic The Ragnar Locker ransomware group followed up their November 3rd attack on Italian liquor producer Campari by taking out Facebook ads in which they threatened to release 2TB of stolen data if they did not receive $15 million paid in Bitcoin. Campari Group acknowledged the attack. Double-Extortion with a Twist This new tactic is a twist on the existing double-extortion tactic, which sees cyber criminals lock organizations out of their own systems and then threatening to release stolen data to the public unless their demands were met. By using...
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It’s Time to Take Data Seriously in 2021
Posted by Norma Stratton on
It’s Time to Take Data Seriously in 2021 Everyone in a position of leadership will find themselves having to make decisions. Sometimes they will be easy, sometimes exceedingly difficult. When you run a business, your decisions can impact hundreds or even thousands of lives, so how do you ensure that you are making the right decisions? What it all comes down to is making informed decisions and to be informed, you require data. While proper decision-making has always relied on having good data, it is more important than ever as we head into 2021, with data management and analysis taking...