White House urges private sector to enhance their ransomware defenses

In light of the ransomware attacks hitting high-profile targets such as the Colonial Pipeline and JBS, the White House has issued an open letter to private sector companies, urging them to do their part to stymie the threat. The Federal Government is w… Continue reading White House urges private sector to enhance their ransomware defenses

RaaS gangs go “private” after stirring a hornet’s nest

After a decade or so of ransomware attacks against sometimes very prominent targets, the recent Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack by the Darkside gang has been the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back, as the attack was followed by a te… Continue reading RaaS gangs go “private” after stirring a hornet’s nest

48 recommendations for a global fight against ransomware

The Institute for Security and Technology’s Ransomware Task Force (RTF) has released a comprehensive strategic framework to help worldwide organizations fight against ransomware and will be delivering it to the U.S. President’s team. The 81… Continue reading 48 recommendations for a global fight against ransomware

Task Force Seeks to Disrupt Ransomware Payments

Some of the world’s top tech firms are backing a new industry task force focused on disrupting cybercriminal ransomware gangs by limiting their ability to get paid, and targeting the individuals and finances of the organized thieves behind these crimes. Continue reading Task Force Seeks to Disrupt Ransomware Payments