As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, businesses are falling victim to ransomware attacks left, right and centre. Small start-ups and big corporations alike have been targeted and held to ransom without prejudice. Hackers are increasingly infiltrating big businesses and their online services, extorting them further for millions in ransom money. Cybercriminals lately targeted renowned company … [Read more...] about Ransomware Against Businesses is on the Rise Amid COVID-19
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Cybercrime during COVID-19: 5 things every CISO needs to know
Due to COVID-19, most countries worldwide are facing economic recessions and a rise in online fraud attempts. The recession due to COVID-19 may drive up cybercrime by 35%, according to one estimate. It is worth noting that during the 2008 recession, countries like Brazil and Spain suffered economic downturns that led to a rise in cybercrimes. It is difficult to predict the increase in … [Read more...] about Cybercrime during COVID-19: 5 things every CISO needs to know
How To Secure Your Systems With Anti-Malware and Host Intrusion Prevention
Attacks from malicious malware are on the rise and they’re becoming sophisticated each new day. One estimate found 1 million new malware threats appearing every day and the numbers are accelerating at an unprecedented speed. Ransomware is, particularly, on the rise. It is a type of malware that hijacks the control of critical systems and then the hackers ask for ransom to put you back in … [Read more...] about How To Secure Your Systems With Anti-Malware and Host Intrusion Prevention
What is Ransomware and How to Prevent It
Ransomware is The Biggest Cyber Security Threat Imagine you mistakenly click on a link in a spam email or active macros in a malicious file. Within seconds, your system’s data will be encrypted. Nightmare? Yes, that can happen. Your data has been hijacked. The hackers will then flash a message on your screen, asking for thousands of dollars as ransom to restore your access to your data. You … [Read more...] about What is Ransomware and How to Prevent It