Ransomware attacks are among the most prevalent and damaging cybersecurity threats businesses face today. And when your business is under ransomware attack, the temptation to pay the ransom might feel overwhelming—after all, you want to get your data back and resume operations as quickly as possible. But is paying the ransom really the best move? As a cybersecurity expert, I’m here to … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why It Is Not a Good Idea to Pay Ransom in a Ransomware Attack
Ransomware
Building a Ransomware Response Plan for Your Law Firm
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts your data, rendering it inaccessible until a ransom is paid. Law firms, with their treasure trove of confidential client information, are especially vulnerable to ransomware attacks. The consequences of an attack can be devastating, from financial losses to reputational damage. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create a ransomware … [Read more...] about Building a Ransomware Response Plan for Your Law Firm
What are the Benefits of Ransomware Readiness Assessment
The rise of digital technologies has brought with it an increased risk of cyber attacks, with ransomware being one of the most destructive forms of cybercrime. Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's data and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key. T he impact of a ransomware attack can be devastating, with organizations losing access to important data and facing … [Read more...] about What are the Benefits of Ransomware Readiness Assessment
What’s Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)?
Ransomware as a Service or RaaS is a business model offering pay-for-use ransomware. Affiliates pay malware developers/operators to create and launch malicious code and target a business- think of it like an evil cousin of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model. RaaS is especially dangerous because affiliates with the resources to pay for ransomware attacks but lacking the time or … [Read more...] about What’s Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)?
Retailer Company Hit With Ransomware After Reveling Customer Data
An online retailer company, Esquimal, leaked their customers' data in an open server. Malicious actors immediately found the leak and asked for ransomware from the company while blocking their access. During an investigation, the Cybernews research team found an unprotected server with 9.2 GB of vulnerable data from thousands of customers, containing personal information like names, contact … [Read more...] about Retailer Company Hit With Ransomware After Reveling Customer Data
