Ransomware: The $20 Billion Cybersecurity Problem

Over the past few years, ransomware attacks have become more sophisticated, morphing from spray-and-pray phishing blasts to highly targeted and extremely damaging network-wide infections that can cause days or weeks of downtime for a whole organization… Continue reading Ransomware: The $20 Billion Cybersecurity Problem

I Triggered a Ransomware Attack – Here’s What I Learned

Ransomware attacks are perceived as complicated, confusing and dangerous. While all those things are true, there are also some basic truths about ransomware attacks that can be used to stop an attack quickly, minimizing or eliminating the damage they … Continue reading I Triggered a Ransomware Attack – Here’s What I Learned

Responding to the Colonial Pipeline Breach & CISA Ransomware Alert

The recent DarkSide ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, a critical infrastructure supplier of about 45% of the United States’ east coast gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, infected the company’s IT network. Learn about the threat posed by ransomware an… Continue reading Responding to the Colonial Pipeline Breach & CISA Ransomware Alert

OT and IoT Security: Adopt a Post-Breach Mindset Today

Every time there’s a cyberattack like the recent ransomware targeting Colonial Pipeline, industry experts scramble to share thoughts on what could have been done to thwart it, or what the impact of a breach could be. Organizations need to reset themsel… Continue reading OT and IoT Security: Adopt a Post-Breach Mindset Today

Why Traditional Cybersecurity Tools Cannot Defend Against Zero-Day and No Signature Attacks

In our newest whitepaper, “Why Traditional Cybersecurity Tools Cannot Defend Against Zero-Day and No Signature Attacks,” we dive into how traditional cybersecurity tools work, why this fundamentally limits them from being able to detect zero-day or pre… Continue reading Why Traditional Cybersecurity Tools Cannot Defend Against Zero-Day and No Signature Attacks

Major Gaming Companies Hit with Ransomware Linked to APT27

Researchers say a recent attack targeting videogaming developers has ‘strong links’ to the infamous APT27 threat group. Continue reading Major Gaming Companies Hit with Ransomware Linked to APT27

Ransomware and IP Theft: Top COVID-19 Healthcare Security Scares

From ransomware attacks that crippled hospitals, to espionage attacks targeting COVID-19 vaccine supply chain, Beau Woods discusses the top healthcare security risks. Continue reading Ransomware and IP Theft: Top COVID-19 Healthcare Security Scares

Insider Report: Healthcare Security Woes Balloon in COVID-Era

As hackers put a bullseye on healthcare, Threatpost spotlights how hospitals, researchers and patients have been affected and how the sector is bolstering their cyber defenses. Continue reading Insider Report: Healthcare Security Woes Balloon in COVID-Era