If you are looking for tips for protection and prevention against ransomware, then you’ve come to the right place. In last week’s blog, we defined what ransomware is and why it’s a serious threat, so go back and have a look. Now, we’re going to help you understand what you can do on your own … Read more
What Is Ransomware? Ransomware dominated the news cycle this past week with cybercriminals’ attack on the Colonial Pipeline, which resulted in a disrupted gas supply and widespread gas shortages along the East Coast. Let’s define what ransomware really is and explain why it is a threat. Next week, return to this blog. We will help … Read more
This month, the Colonial Pipeline paid a $4.4 million ransom to malicious cyber actors who hacked their information technology network to steal data. Would you have done the same? The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) report that these criminals deployed DarkSide ransomware against the pipeline company’s network. … Read more
Ransomware just became all too real for the whole East Coast. And it’s about to get worse. The fuel giant, Colonial Pipeline, was hacked on Friday by ransomware cybercriminals, and it’s impacting everyone on the East Coast. From rising fuel prices and lines at the pump to the specter of a widespread gas shortage and inflation, … Read more