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Common Ransomware Attacks

June 16, 2020

Ransomware attacks are becoming more and more common, but there are three key tactics crime actors employ to attack your network and systems. In this article we’ll cover three common ransomware attacks and the best practices to follow to prevent each one.

Ransomware Removal

June 9, 2020

Google the phrase “How do I remove ransomware” and you’ll be greeted by hundreds of ads with promises that, for only a few hundred dollars, the ransomware attack you’re currently experiencing will be nothing more than a sad memory in only a few short hours. The truth about ransomware removal can be a little more dire. In this post we’ll cover the typical ransomware removal options and offer some tips on how to prevent a ransomware attack.

Recent Ransomware Attacks and Examples

June 4, 2020

Ransomware is a growing threat across all industries. Understanding how ransomware has impacted companies around the world will help you understand your risk. In this post we’ll cover recent ransomware attacks and examples.

How to Prevent and Prepare for Ransomware Attacks

June 2, 2020

In today’s complex and ever evolving organization, it is not possible to guarantee perfect ransomware protection measures. Even the most carefully planned and executed strategy this week may not hold up to the attacks we see next week. However, there are still many preventative and exposure mitigation measures that everyone should put in place to minimize the risk and damage of a ransomware attack.

Should You Pay the Ransomware Demand

May 26, 2020

While it's origins go back further, ransomware has become common only in the last few years. In this post we’ll cover scenarios where you might pay the ransom, situations where you wouldn’t even consider paying the ransom, and all of the details.

What You Need to Know About Ransomware Insurance

May 19, 2020

How much cyber insurance does your company need? It's a question that many organizations struggle to answer. Sizing up the inherent exposure to loss (or risk) a business faces is a non-trivial task. It is, however, an important one--and without a reliable methodology for sizing risk, and comparing it against other opportunities, businesses cannot hope to make measured investment decisions. In this post we’ll cover everything you need to know about ransomware insurance.

Measured Insurance and Advisen Announce New Data Partnership

May 12, 2020

Today Measured announced a partnership with Advisen to incorporate the industry’s largest collection of publicly-referenceable Cyber Loss events into Measured Insurance’s new insurance platform. Measured Insurance will incorporate Advisen loss event data into comprehensive cyber insurance and risk management solutions.

How to Report Ransomware

May 5, 2020

Ransomware was responsible for more than $7.5 billion in damages in the United States in 2019 alone. Attacks are so common, hackers attack a business or an individual online every 39 seconds, over 2,000 times per day. It’s likely someone in your organization will fall victim to a common ransomware attack method. What happens when your network is infected? This article discusses how to report ransomware.

How Does Ransomware Spread?

April 28, 2020

Ransomware is malware that encrypts data or locks you out of your system, and demands a ransom or payment in order to regain access to your files or device. But how does ransomware spread?

What Is Ransomware?

April 21, 2020

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.

The Definitive Guide to Ransomware

April 14, 2020

Ransomware--a growing concern for many businesses and individuals--is a form of malware that infects your network or devices and holds your information for ransom. If you’re just learning about ransomware and you don’t know where to start, we’ve compiled this guide with the aim to get you quickly up-to-speed. Consider it our definitive guide to ransomware.