Category: Ransomware

Ransomware threats are soaring in 2021. See why automated anti-phishing software is a win for strong email security that beats ransomware.

10 facts about ransomware and ransomware risks to businesses that every organization needs to see plus expert mitigation advice.

Ransomware remains a serious threat to enterprises, small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and individuals alike. Last month, Clop ransomware has evolved to integrate a method that targets Windows 10 apps and various applications. Additionally, the latest reports by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) show that another ransomware called Maze has been targeting U.S. companies […]

Trend Micro reported last month that Ransomware attacks increased 752% in 2016. Ransomware families grew to 247 last year from just 29 in 2015. Why the rapid growth? Well, ransomware attacks work and attackers are getting paid. The report suggests that ransomware is now a $1 billion business. The trend has continued into 2017. The […]

While there is debate about how the WannaCry ransomware attack in May was spread, it seems fairly clear that yesterday’s Goldeneye attack was delivered via spear phishing. Reuters reported: An adviser to Ukraine’s interior minister said earlier in the day that the virus got into computer systems via “phishing” emails written in Russian and Ukrainian […]

The Rise in Ransomware Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. Ransomware attacks have been on the rise and all signs point to it not slowing down anytime soon. According to Radware’s Global Application and Network Security Report, the number […]