Security Boulevard

APRIL 19, 2021

In contrast to this, traditional ransomware was all about coming in with a big splash and causing immediate damage. The post Ransomware Decoded: Preventing Modern Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 30, 2021

In this week’s episode of the podcast (#219) we speak with four cybersecurity professionals about what it means to be Queer in the industry: their various paths to the information security community, finding support among their peers and the work still left to do to make information security inclusive. All in honor of Pride Month, 2021.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The number of global ransomware attacks is on the rise. According to Threatpost , the global volume of ransomware operations reached 304.7 The post Ransomware by the Numbers – An Impact Overview appeared first on Security Boulevard. million attacks in H1 2021. That’s a year-over-year increase of 151%.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Editor's Note: Unlock the knowledge, resources and expert guidance you need to successfully prevent ransomware attacks from impacting your organization’s operations with this complimentary Ransomware Toolkit. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency unveiled Do Your Part. BeCyberSmart as this year’s theme.

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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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Security Boulevard

APRIL 14, 2021

Double extortion is a tactic employed by some ransomware gangs. The post Rise of Double-Extortion Shines Spotlight on Ransomware Prevention appeared first on Security Boulevard. It begins when a crypto-malware strain steals information stored on a victim’s machine before launching its encryption routine.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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