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Facebook Ads Taken Out by Ragnar Locker Ransomware

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Facebook Ads Taken Out by Ragnar Locker Ransomware as a New Tactic

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

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It’s Time to Take Data Seriously in 2021

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...

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How Remote Working is Making Cyberattacks Easier to Pull Off

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How Remote Working is Making Cyberattacks Easier to Pull Off

How Remote Working is Making Cyberattacks Easier to Pull Off The unique challenges of this year have forced companies the world over to make significant changes and adapt quickly to survive. Many businesses have allowed employees to work from home, and in many cases, this resulted in a positive change. Some stores, for example, have not only endured, but thrived by switching to an e-commerce model. Unfortunately, cyber criminals have also been quick to adapt, with less-than-desirable results. The necessity for businesses to remain digitally connected has resulted in an increase in ransomware attacks. And not only have they increased...

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What top Security Mistakes That Make Your PC Vulnerable

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Common Security Mistakes That Make Your PC Vulnerable - Safe Harbour Informatics

Common Security Mistakes That Make Your PC Vulnerable The trend toward greater digital connectivity took a big leap this year as countless employees the world over found themselves working at home, along with students attending online courses and everyday people seeking to stay connected with friends and family, do their shopping, and more. The end result is greater exposure to cyber criminals who have been quick to take advantage of this “new normal.” Unfortunately, many assume that these criminals are primarily concerned with attacking businesses and governments, but information is power and that includes your personal data, which you may...

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Uncovering a Phishing Email Scam Network

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Uncovering a Phishing Email Scam Network

Uncovering a Scam Network It’s unfortunate, but virtually anyone who has a phone or computer has encountered a scam at some point. Sometimes they are extremely obvious and easy to avoid. Other times, they appear legitimate and catch even wary victims off guard. When encountering a suspected fraud, victims will usually turn to their credit card company or other payment processor to seek a refund, but there are times when they are not successful, as with the PayPal-UPS scam. But what is this scam and how does it work? The PayPal-UPS Scam This scam is relatively simple to execute, but...

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