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Cyber Extortion: What You Need to Know in 2021

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Over the years, the term ransomware has taken on a new meaning for many businesses and local governments. This used to be considered a relatively new and emerging form of malware. Now, attackers have transformed it into a sophisticated and aggressive form of cyber extortion. Businesses feel the impact of ransomware globally. Their leaders need to be […]

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Cybercrime to cost over $10 Trillion by 2025

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Cyber attacks are a threat to businesses of all sizes and in all industries. With cybercrime rising by 600% during the pandemic, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to the financial and reputational repercussions of cyberattacks. This makes it ev… Continue reading Cybercrime to cost over $10 Trillion by 2025→

The Ransomware Group Tactics which Maximise their Profitability

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Article by Greg Foss, Senior Cyber Security Strategist, VMware Carbon Black

Wherever there is disruption, cybercriminals see opportunity. Alongside the devastating health and economic impacts of the global coronavirus pandemic, we have also seen a hu… Continue reading The Ransomware Group Tactics which Maximise their Profitability→

The Many Faces of Necurs: How the Botnet Spewed Millions of Spam Emails for Cyber Extortion

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IBM X-Force researchers observed the Necurs botnet spewing millions of spam emails from more than 30,000 malicious IPs to extort bitcoin from victims who may or may not have viewed adult content.

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Top Five Trends IT Security Pros Need to Think About Going into 2018

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It’s that time of the year when we look back at the tech trends of 2017 to provide us with a hint of things to come. Accordingly, let’s engage in our favorite end-of-year pastime: predictions about the coming year. Equipped with Imperva&#82… Continue reading Top Five Trends IT Security Pros Need to Think About Going into 2018→

Top Five Trends IT Security Pros Need to Think About Going into 2018

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It’s that time of the year when we look back at the tech trends of 2017 to provide us with a hint of things to come. Accordingly, let’s engage in our favorite end-of-year pastime: predictions about the coming year. Equipped with Imperva&#82… Continue reading Top Five Trends IT Security Pros Need to Think About Going into 2018→

HBO Offered Hackers $250,000 As Ransom to Prevent More Leaks

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Hackers who recently hacked into HBO network and stole scripts, shows, and employee information documents, have now provided an email in which the United States cable channel offered them $250,000.

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