Federal law enforcement officials and cybersecurity experts agree that organizations targeted by ransomware shouldn’t pay their attackers. In its 2020 ransomware guide, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says that paying ransoms doesn’t guarantee that your data will be decrypted … Continue Reading
How to Strengthen Your Endpoint Security
Organizations are not prioritizing endpoint security despite the growing frequency of devastating data breaches, according to a recent survey by cybersecurity software company Action1. The survey included feedback from nearly 500 IT professionals globally. The majority of organizations surveyed, some … Continue Reading
Local Gov’t Under Elevated Ransomware Risk
The roughly 345,000 residents of Somerset County continue to feel the effects of a ransomware attack earlier this week that forced local officials to shut down all network-linked computers. County email accounts and websites used by residents to contact key … Continue Reading
Food Sector at Elevated Risk of Cyberattack
The nation’s food supply – already under considerable strain from logistical problems and soaring prices – now faces an increased threat from ransomware, according to a new Private Industry Notification from the FBI. The critical planting and harvesting seasons seem … Continue Reading
Ransomware Spurs Cream Cheese Shortage
Cheese is among the world’s most popular foods. It comes in a wide array of pungencies, textures, and tastes, and from a staggering range of animals and geographical regions. Cheesemakers and consumers globally take their cheese seriously, and preferences run … Continue Reading
Ransomware Attack Targets HR Firm Kronos
The holiday season, dominated by and large by Christmas, is a treasured time of year for many people. It’s a time to reconnect with family and friends. It’s also a critical economic period of the year when retailers entice Christmas … Continue Reading
Greek Shipping Software Hit by Ransomware
Few places on Earth have such an intimate and storied relationship with the sea as Greece. The nation comprises more than 200 islands throughout the Aegean Sea, and its history and traditions date back millennia. Since ancient times the surrounding … Continue Reading
Ransomware Knocks Broadcast Stations Off Air
Cinema emerged at the end of the 19th century and rapidly advanced to become a widely popular form of entertainment. It also proved to be a lucrative business, and its perceived promise of fame, glamour, and pageantry lured entertainers and … Continue Reading
Ransomware Takes Iowa Grain Co-op Offline
The ransomware gang BlackMatter launched an attack on Iowa-based agricultural services provider NEW Cooperative which forced the company to take its operations offline. News of the attack began to circulate on Twitter on September 20, as details emerged of a … Continue Reading
Ransomware Hits Arizona Healthcare Provider
The sleepy bedroom community of Queen Creek, Arizona is nestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert at the extreme edges of Greater Phoenix. This quiet suburb is set up for families, and offers easy access to other parts of … Continue Reading