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After the breach : Garmin and WastedLocker

July 28, 2020

This week, we saw a very public example of a ransomware attack on Garmin, with their production services and products going offline from July 23rd - 27th. Measured’s Cyber Security expert Will Peteroy gives us his take on what happened, and the decisions companies face in the first article of our new series "after the breach".

What is Whaling?

July 7, 2020

Whaling is a targeted attack directed at high-level company employees, such as a CEO or CFO. Like other phishing attacks, the goal of whaling phishing is to impersonate a trusted person or brand and, by using social engineering tactics, trick the recipient into relaying sensitive information or transferring funds to the attacker.

What is Spear Phishing?

June 30, 2020

Phishing, a social engineering attack typically delivered via email, impersonating a trusted brand or person, uses a wide net to catch victims. Spear phishing, on the other hand, is more targeted. In this article, we’ll answer the question: “what is spear phishing?” and offer actions you can take to protect yourself and your business from falling victim to a spear phishing attack.

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The Definitive Guide to Phishing

June 23, 2020

Did you know that 95% of all malware is delivered via email? And 32% of data breaches also involve phishing. Phishing is a growing threat to businesses and individuals globally. If you’re just learning about phishing, or trying to gather information to help you combat it in your organization, we’ve compiled a guide to get you up-to-speed.

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.

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