Government Hacking and Defending Against Ransomware Attacks

Government Hacking and Defending Against Ransomware Attacks

By | Cybersecurity, Government & Public Sector, Hacking, Network Infrastructure & Security, Viruses, Trojans, Ransomware and other Malware

The number of ransomware attacks against public and private entities in the past few years has exploded. What used to be a somewhat uncommon tactic in comparison to phishing and other social engineering approaches is now taking the central spotlight as cyber criminals become aware of a critical shortcoming existent…

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Why Government Agencies Need to Be Proactive About Ransomware

Government Agencies Need to Be Proactive About Ransomware

By | Government & Public Sector, Viruses, Trojans, Ransomware and other Malware

Think only private companies are targets for hackers? Think again. A new and disturbing trend in cyberattacks on city, regional, and state governments is gaining new levels of severity in the United States. Cybercriminals, armed with ransomware, are increasingly targeting government bodies. From small towns to large cities, not a…

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Examine 3 Recent Business Data Breaches & Learn How to Prevent Hacking

By | Cybersecurity, Email Security, Hacking, Phishing, Training, Viruses, Trojans, Ransomware and other Malware

Today, businesses are more likely than not to experience a security threat. With the prevalence and variety of hacking techniques occurring today, organizations face a unique challenge of maintaining effective security of their systems and data. Here are some recent scenarios where major breaches occurred – and what companies could have done to…

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How to Protect Your Business from Ransomware Attacks

By | Cybersecurity, Phishing, Viruses, Trojans, Ransomware and other Malware

In May 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack struck computers across the world. Businesses and financial markets were crippled by this cyberattack. Government agencies, hospitals, and universities struggled to stay open and operate as the malware locked up systems and data. When it’s all finally calculated, the financial and productivity losses…

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