Headlines today are filled with news of the latest ransomware attacks. Individuals and companies continue to fall victim to this age-old crime — and it’s far from a new phenomenon. A problem that began with floppy disks distributed via snail mail changed with the tide as the internet and then blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies took
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of 2021, SonicWall recorded 304.7 million ransomware attacks — more than the 304.6 million attacks it observed in all of 2020. Prevention is the key to not falling victim to ransomware, but should an incident occur, it is critical security teams have a ransomware incident response plan in place. It can serve as the foundation
A leading port in the United States has successfully fended off an attempted cyber-attack, which authorities believe was sponsored by a foreign power. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) director Jen Easterly revealed to a Senate committee on September 23 that malicious hackers had targeted the Port of Houston in August. The 25-mile-long port complex is one
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As the cyber industry continues to evolve, it becomes increasingly difficult for organizations to stay ahead of the curve, making the ever-changing threat landscape a major concern for many businesses, according to the 2018 Travelers Risk Index published by The Travelers Indemnity Company. Evolving threats and new digital developments make cyber a top concern for large technology,
The website of Edinburgh University was still down at the time of writing after the institution suffered a major cyber-attack during its Freshers’ Week. Service provider Jisc told local reporters that it believes the university’s is the only domain affected. A spokesman told the Edinburgh Evening News that the university has “rigid measures in place”