Blog Coalition Of Big Names Coming Together To Fight Ransomware August 24, 2021 by Vertical Axion If you’re worried about ransomware attacks know that help is on the way. The CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) has announced a partnership with some of the biggest names in tech. The specific purpose of this collaborative effort called the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative is to put an end to ransomware and other serious […] Read more » Amazon Google Microsoft Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Even Computer Hardware Manufacturers Can Get Hit By Ransomware August 23, 2021 by Vertical Axion Retailers, hospitals and financial institutions tend to be the targets of choice for the hackers of the world. Of course they’re not the only targets. The simple truth is that any company can find itself in the cross hairs of a hacker. The most recent victim is Taiwanese motherboard manufacturer Gigabyte. In addition to shutting […] Read more » General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News Technology Tips
Blog Ransomware Attackers May Target Industrial Machines Soon July 21, 2021 by Vertical Axion Government officials and some internet security researchers have been saying for quite some time now that the nation’s (and the world’s) core infrastructure is at risk. Some examples include the flow of water into cities, the flow of electricity, and the traffic lights that keep city streets relatively organized. All of these depend on the […] Read more » Data Breach General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Ransomware Attacks Are On The Rise For Educators June 25, 2021 by Vertical Axion According to an alert recently issued by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, colleges and universities worldwide are at increased risk of being targeted by a ransomware attack like the one that recently hit Colonial Pipeline and global meat supplier JBS. While ransomware attacks are certainly nothing new, they have been enjoying a surge of […] Read more » Business Advice General Interest Ransomware Security Technology News
Blog Update VMWare Software Immediately To Avoid Possible Attack June 19, 2021 by Vertical Axion The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently issued a warning to all companies running VMware Vcenter Server and VMware Cloud Foundation. They are asking them to download and apply the latest security patches as soon as possible because attackers are actively hunting for vulnerable servers. On May 25th, VMware released a patch that corrected […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Bose Is Latest Company To Have Employee Data Breached June 12, 2021 by Vertical Axion Bose is the latest in an unending parade of major companies to disclose that they’ve been the victim of a ransomware attack. In the company’s breach notification letter, they indicated that they first detected the incursion on March 7th, 2021, with the attack itself having occurred on April 29th. Additionally, as is quite common in […] Read more » Data Breach General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Malware Called Phorpiex Delivers Ransomware With Old School Tactics June 10, 2021 by Vertical Axion If you’re involved with internet security on any level, then you’re probably already familiar with the name Phorpiex. The malicious botnet has been around for years, and the people who control it have taken steps to keep it relevant. They’re finding new ways to deliver ransomware and other threats, and sometimes, by moving in the […] Read more » Business Advice General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Hackers Seeking Big Ransomware Payday By Attacking Acer Computers April 9, 2021 by Vertical Axion Taiwanese tech giant Acer is the latest company to fall victim to relentless hackers. What makes the Acer breach especially noteworthy is the fact that the group behind the attack is demanding a fifty-million-dollar ransom, which is the highest figure any group has ever demanded. The only thing that even comes close was another REvil […] Read more » General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
Blog New Ryuk Ransomware Function Spreads Across Networks Quickly March 27, 2021 by Vertical Axion In terms of ransoms paid, Ryuk is the most successful strain of ransomware in use today, having netted an estimated $150 million for the group behind the malicious code. According to a recent report published by France’s national cybersecurity agency, it just got even more dangerous. Ryuk has historically been used preferentially against hospitals and […] Read more » Business Advice General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
Blog New Ransomware Strains Have Researchers On Their Toes March 26, 2021 by Vertical Axion Recently, researchers have discovered two new ransomware strains, dubbed “AlumniLocker” and “Humble”, both of which have very different ways of doing what they do. This highlights the ongoing development and diversification of the larger ransomware threat and underscores the fact that it will be a major cause for concern in the years ahead. Both new […] Read more » General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
