Collaborate Disseminate
There’s no way to put it nicely: cybercrime just continues to get worse as we become increasingly connected. 2020 was a banner year for ransomware – and by all accounts, it’s almost certain that 2021 will top it. And as we move into 2022, not only do d… Continue reading A New Year Will Bring New Targets: What to Look for in 2022
It’s no secret that ransomware has reached near-epic proportions. We are hearing about ransomware attacks left and right – and those are just the ones we hear about. For every attack that makes the headlines, there are many more that don’t.
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A botnet today can be used as a foundation for bad actors to carry out other attacks later
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Continue reading Lots and Lots of Bots: Looking at Botnet Activity in 2021
Unfortunately for the law-abiding of the world, ransomware is an idea that caught on immediately and never lost steam. In fact, it’s grown to the point that it now contributes to a thriving cybercrime business, often targeting large sectors, including … Continue reading Understanding the Cryptocurrency-Ransomware Connection
For multiple reasons, people generally don’t take cybersecurity anywhere near as seriously as physical safety
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The recent attack against users of the Kaseya VSA platform is yet another example of the increasingly organized dynamic of cybercrime. The days of the lone attacker are long gone; these attacks are now big business with significant reconnaissance. Unof… Continue reading Defeating the Organized Cybercrime Ecosystem
In 2020, malicious actors took full advantage of the expanded threat landscape created by the increase in remote work. We saw the reappearance of older malware targeting older, unpatched devices in home networks, a seven-fold increase in ransomware att… Continue reading Lessons Learned From High-Profile Exploits
The recent disruption of Emotet, conducted by a worldwide coalition of law enforcement agencies, has huge significance. There are the obvious cybersecurity implications of disrupting what’s been called the “most dangerous malware in the world,” but it’… Continue reading Ransomware Takedowns Underscore Need for Private-Public Cybersecurity Collaboration
The traditional network perimeter has been replaced with multiple edge environments. These include WAN, multi-cloud, IoT, home offices, the new device edge, and more. Each edge environment comes with its own set of unique risks and vulnerabilities, whi… Continue reading The Intelligent Edge: An Increasing Target for Bad Actors
The business of cybercrime seems to be unhindered by the coronavirus this year. They continue to work hard through the pandemic, using it and other drivers to ply their trade. This year has been a banner year for them in many ways maximizing global eve… Continue reading Mad About Malware: Hot Spots and Trends in 2020