Cost of Ransomware Attacks
There’s no way around it. Ransomware exposure needs to consider all the costs of a breach – from the ransom payment, to costs of IT recovery and remediation as well as legal, regulatory and customer communications. Companies must understand this risk before they get breached. A mature cyber risk management approach will calculate the amount of loss possible in a potential […]
What Is Ransomware?
Ransomware attacks are becoming more and more common. But do you know what ransomware is? Ransomware is a type of malware that infects your system, encrypts your data, and holds your files until you pay a ransom for their release. This article is part of our Definitive Guide to Ransomware series: Ransomware can be disguised in a […]
The Definitive Guide to Malware
Neary 10 million malware attacks occurred in 2019, with nearly 450,000 new variants detected. Attacks range from phishing emails to CEO fraud, but the goal is one in the same: disruption. But first, this article is part of our Definitive Guide to Malware series: Definitive Guide to Malware How to Detect Malware How to Get Rid of Malware In […]
3 New Nefilim Attacks—What You Need to Know
Attacks have been reported on three new victims from the well-known Nefilim crime actors. The victims in the latest round of attacks include Spirit Airlines (a $3 billion airline), Vitro (a leading glass manufacturer in North America), and Grimmway Farms (a global producer of carrots). Publication of these attacks in the past has indicated a failure to pay a ransom demand. […]
