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Ransomware Prevention, Detection, and Simulation

NetSpi Executives

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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A history of ransomware: How did it get this far?

Malwarebytes

Today's ransomware is the scourge of many organizations. If we define ransomware as malware that encrypts files to extort the owner of the system, then the first malware that could be classified as ransomware is the 1989 AIDS Trojan. But where did it start?

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A week in security (March 27 - April 2)

Malwarebytes

Apple fixes actively exploited vulnerability and introduces new features Steer clear of this EE phish that wants your card details 3 tips to raise your backup game 3 tips for creating backups your organization can rely on when ransomware strikes Stay safe! Want to learn more about how we can help protect your business?

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Ransomware Gangs Grumble: We Are a Victim of U.S. 'Bandit Mugging Behavior'

SecureWorld News

The REvil ransomware group's "Happy Blog" where it publishes stolen data, suddenly went offline. What had happened to the group and its DarkSide associates accused of the Colonial Pipeline and JBS Meat ransomware attacks? Over the weekend, this led to an incredible amount of complaining by ransomware operators. led hacking.

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Demo: Your data has been encrypted! Stopping ransomware attacks with Malwarebytes EDR

Malwarebytes

It’s no secret that ransomware is one of the most pressing cyber threats of our day. What worse, ransomware gangs have increased their attacks on a range of vulnerable industries, with disruptions to business operations, million-dollar ransom demands, data exfiltration, and extortion. Part 2: Pinpointing the ransomware.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The value of cyber hygiene in protecting your business from potential ransomware

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The value of cyber hygiene in protecting your business from potential ransomware. Can good cyber hygiene protect us from ransomware? Ransomware attacks are on the rise and adversaries are developing more sophisticated cyberattacks. Thu, 09/30/2021 - 07:58. What are good cyber hygiene practices?

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Why Ransomware Targets No Longer Need to Wind Up as Ransomware Victims

McAfee

A small district hospital in western Colorado lost access to 5 years’ worth of patient records after ransomware attackers exploited holes in an aging infrastructure to strike. But it was also an increasingly familiar story as ransomware attackers escalate their attacks and go after targets across all sectors of the economy.