Ransomware Security Center
Are you wondering, what is ransomware?
This type of security threat is a form of malware or virus that locks technology users out of their own data by encrypting it. Once the data is no longer accessible by the user, they're trapped as if it had all been deleted. The attacker will then offer a decryption key to access it for a hefty amount of money, often by paying in bitcoin to prevent financial tracking. In some cases, the money will be paid, and the key will not be delivered. To help educate and prepare your business for this threat, we've put together this Ransomware security center so you're always up to date on the latest threats. We're also providing regular insights to help you address this proactively. You can check out these resources below.
Specific Ransomware Threats
New Ransomware — Ragnar Locker — Evades Modern Antivirus Software
For those businesses operating in a Windows environment, a new malware threatens to encrypt and ransom sensitive information; all while going undetected by standard antivirus applications.
Discovered on May 21, 2020 by Sophos Labs, ‘Ragnar Locker’ was engineered to strictly target corporate offices and government agencies in hopes of shutting down entire operations.
Bad Rabbit Ransomware Outbreak Targets Users
A new ransomware known as “Bad Rabbit” is hitting users in the US and several European countries. This malware is a “new and improved” version of the NotPetya ransomware that uses social engineering to trick people into installing it by posing as an Adobe Flash installer. Once downloaded, users have 40 hours to pay up…
NotPetya Ransomware Variant Targets Human Resources
Another in a long string of recent cryptovirus attacks, a variant of the Petya ransomware known currently as “NotPetya” is striking HR departments around the globe. Currently disguised as an employee candidate email, malicious links in emails disguised as a Dropbox link to resumes and CVs are infecting computers and locking their files. Instead of…
WannaCry Ransomware: The Biggest Ransomware Outbreak in History
The newest ransomware threat sweeping the digital world, WannaCry (also known as WCry, Wana Decrypt0r, or WannaCrypt) is being hailed by security experts as “the biggest ransomware outbreak in history.” Over the weekend, WannaCry has infected organizations all over the world, such as FedEx, the United Kingdom’s National Health System hospitals, Nissan, and many more.…
What Mac Users Should Know About the New Ransomware
Mac users beware, you’re no longer safe from ransomware. The ransomware dubbed KeRanger recently hit Macs, infecting about 6,000 computers before it was caught and shut down. While this isn’t the first virus aimed at Macs, this is the first one that has gotten through Apple’s defenses. The KeRanger ransomware is a Mac version of…
Keeping Out Locky Ransomware
“Locky” is the newest villain on the Ransomware scene. Since Hollywood Hospital fell prey to the hackers, the tech world has been on high alert. So how does such a high-profile organization become a victim to ransomware like Locky? The virus disguises itself in a Word document attached to an email. The Word document itself…
New Ransomware — Ragnar Locker — Evades Modern Antivirus Software
For those businesses operating in a Windows environment, a new malware threatens to encrypt and ransom sensitive information; all while going undetected by standard antivirus applications.
Discovered on May 21, 2020 by Sophos Labs, ‘Ragnar Locker’ was engineered to strictly target corporate offices and government agencies in hopes of shutting down entire operations.
Bad Rabbit Ransomware Outbreak Targets Users
A new ransomware known as “Bad Rabbit” is hitting users in the US and several European countries. This malware is a “new and improved” version of the NotPetya ransomware that uses social engineering to trick people into installing it by posing as an Adobe Flash installer. Once downloaded, users have 40 hours to pay up…
NotPetya Ransomware Variant Targets Human Resources
Another in a long string of recent cryptovirus attacks, a variant of the Petya ransomware known currently as “NotPetya” is striking HR departments around the globe. Currently disguised as an employee candidate email, malicious links in emails disguised as a Dropbox link to resumes and CVs are infecting computers and locking their files. Instead of…
WannaCry Ransomware: The Biggest Ransomware Outbreak in History
The newest ransomware threat sweeping the digital world, WannaCry (also known as WCry, Wana Decrypt0r, or WannaCrypt) is being hailed by security experts as “the biggest ransomware outbreak in history.” Over the weekend, WannaCry has infected organizations all over the world, such as FedEx, the United Kingdom’s National Health System hospitals, Nissan, and many more.…
What Mac Users Should Know About the New Ransomware
Mac users beware, you’re no longer safe from ransomware. The ransomware dubbed KeRanger recently hit Macs, infecting about 6,000 computers before it was caught and shut down. While this isn’t the first virus aimed at Macs, this is the first one that has gotten through Apple’s defenses. The KeRanger ransomware is a Mac version of…
Keeping Out Locky Ransomware
“Locky” is the newest villain on the Ransomware scene. Since Hollywood Hospital fell prey to the hackers, the tech world has been on high alert. So how does such a high-profile organization become a victim to ransomware like Locky? The virus disguises itself in a Word document attached to an email. The Word document itself…
How To Effectively Prevent & Respond To Ransomware
Ransomware Targeting Remote Small Business Workers
While making the shift to remote work in response to COVID-19, the global software development firm known as Sapiens International was hit with a cybersecurity breach; resulting in $250,000 in lost revenue.
Although the organization has yet to officially report the situation to American exchange authorities, this event should stand as a precautionary warning to businesses with lax security policies for remote workers.
Ransomware: How to plan, prepare, and protect against it
With cyber attacks becoming more prevalent, we are on a mission to help people understand not only what these attacks are and what they mean, but also to help organizations be prepared for an event and lessen the severity of an attack through proper planning and preparation.
2017 In Review: Proactive
It’s been a record-breaking year in security with a barrage of ransomware and phishing attacks on the global level threatening organizations. While breaches hit the news networks, the phishing failures and the proactive heroes keeping organizations safe often go unnoticed. (Want to learn more about ransomware and how to keep your organization safe? Get our free Security…
The Role of Social Engineering in Cyberattacks — And How To Fight Back
Almost half of all security breaches are inadvertently caused by employees, according to IBM’s Cyber Security Intelligence Index. With phishing continuing to rise and more industries at risk of cyber-attacks, how does social engineering factor in? Types of Cyberattacks There are four primary types of cyberattacks: ransomware, phishing, spearphishing, and spoofing. Three of these rely…
What is Cybersecurity Insurance?
Cybersecurity insurance is a type of standalone coverage that helps organizations recover after a major data loss due to a security breach, ransomware, or another cyber incident. Much like general liability insurance, cybersecurity insurance protects you in the event of a virtual calamity. Cyber Security Coverage These cyber liability policies tend to cover any variety…
Security in the Age of Ransomware On-Demand Webinar
Nearly 77% of small businesses think they’re safe from cyberattacks, yet more than 40% have already been victims. Where is this disconnect, and how can you protect your organization? In the new age of ransomware, security has to be a top priority for every level at your organization. Find out what you can do to…
What is Ransomware?
Ransomware is a specific type of malware or virus that locks users out of their own data by encrypting it… And then holding the decryption key hostage in exchange for a large sum of money, usually delivered via bitcoin because of its difficulty to track online. These crypto viruses (Locky, CryptoLocker, WannaCry, etc.) spread in…
When You Get An Attachment In An Email, The Safest Thing To Do Is…?
With the rise of ransomware arriving infiltrating inboxes all over the world, through innocuous-looking email attachments, it’s important to know how to keep your network secure. When you get an attachment in an email the safest thing to do is follow these best practices to keep your system and your data safe from malicious programs…