CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 5, 2023

A Canadian college and a global investment firm’s computer network were compromised with ransomware after hackers broke into the virtual private network of Fortinet devices. eSentire TRU named the newly found ransomware as Kalaja-Tomorr or Kalajatomorr that emerged in March 2022 and is targeting only English-speaking companies.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware attacks and costs.

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Pentester Academy

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Lab Walkthrough — The WannaCry Ransomware In our lab walkthrough series, we go through selected lab exercises on our INE Platform. Introduction In May 2017, a worldwide ransomware attack infamously known as WannaCry was set in motion. Ransomware damages would cost the world $5 billion (USD) in 2017. wannacry.zip.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Also read: Best Antivirus Software of 2022. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 Ransomware. Ransomware is the fastest-growing trend. Restoration is offered in exchange for a ransom, usually in cryptocurrencies. Ransomware attacks can also threaten to release sensitive information.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 15, 2022

From the client’s side, all PCs must have antivirus software and must be kept updated. If the company doesn’t have a computer firewall to protect its IT assets, it will fail in claiming coverage if at all a cyber incident strikes its infrastructure. Otherwise, the cyber insurer will not offer any policy coverage.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Table of Contents What is ransomware? Ransomware trends Ransomware prevention Ransomware detection Ransomware simulation Ransomware security terms How NetSPI can help What is ransomware? Ransomware adversaries hold the data hostage until a victim pays the ransom. How does ransomware work?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ransomware. Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. Experts say the best defense is a multi-pronged network security strategy that includes a firewall, anti-malware software, network monitoring, intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS), and data protection. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets.

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