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This Week in IT: Gartner IT Symposium, Ransomware, Google Workspace feature, Windows Terminal

A Gartner IT event, new ransomware research and new features in Google Workspace and Windows highlight this week's IT news.

October 20, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Editor’s note: There is a lot going on in the world of IT, from emerging technologies to digital transformation and new cybersecurity threats. However, we can’t possibly cover it all, so we’ll bring you This Week in IT, a curated summary of IT and enterprise technology stories each week. Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo The Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo […]

Microsoft Discovers Novel, Previously Unidentified Ransomware Strain

A novel ransomware campaign targeting organizations in Ukraine has been observed by Microsoft for the first time.

October 17, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is warning of a “novel” ransomware campaign targeting organizations in Ukraine and Poland leveraging a previously unidentified payload that was deployed in attacks just last week. According to the Redmond, Wash. IT giant, the new ransomware labels itself as “Prestige ranusomeware” and features an enterprise-wide deployment model that is not common in attacks seen […]

This Week in IT: Sneaky Ransomware; Google, Army Partnership; Digital Transformation; Chinese Hackers

BlackByte's tactics, Google's Army Workspace deal, automation, digital transformation and China's favorite bugs highlight this week's IT news.

October 6, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Editor’s note: There is a lot going on in the world of IT, from emerging technologies to digital transformation and new cybersecurity threats. However, we can’t possibly cover it all, so we’ll bring you This Week in IT, a curated summary of IT and enterprise technology stories each week. BlackByte ransomware group disables security products […]

State and Local Governments Struggle to Recover From Ransomware

The cost for government organizations to remediate an attack was three times the average ransom the sector paid, according to Sophos.

October 4, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

While state and local governments see fewer ransomware attacks than other industry sectors, government organizations are more likely to have their data encrypted and are significantly less able to stop ransomware attacks before that step, according to cybersecurity company Sophos. The U.K.-based cybersecurity firm says 72% of state and local government organizations had their data […]

This Week in IT: Trellix Live, Hurricane Phishing Scams, Ransomware, HHS COVID Tracking

Trellix Live, Hurricane Ian phishing scams, ransomware attack stats, and how HHS' COVID tracking system lacked basic cyber protections highlight this week in IT.

September 29, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Report: Ransomware Attacks Fall as Groups Restructure

New analysis from NCC Group suggests that despite a drop in the number of ransomware attacks, new threat actors are emerging.

September 27, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

New analysis from NCC Group suggests that despite a drop in the number of ransomware attacks, new threat actors are emerging and older ones are evolving. According to the company’s Global Threat Intelligence team, the number of ransomware attack victims dropped 19% in August, from 198 to 160 reported incidents, continuing a trend from July, […]

Guide to creating a ransomware response plan download

Blueprint Series: Creating a Ransomware Response Plan

Get our guide for creating a ransomware response plan filled with best practices, ways to prevent, protect and respond to a cyber attack.

September 22, 2022 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

Chances are ransomware hackers are researching your company right now. They’re investing time and money to choose the most profitable targets and are assessing how they can overcome your organization’s defenses. Ransomware criminals will first consider your company’s ability to pay. They will often run financial analyses (just like a Wall Street analyst), research your […]

My TechDecisions Podcast Episode 171: Don’t Sleep on Ransomware

Claire Tills, senior research engineer at Tenable, joins the podcast to discuss why organizations should stay vigilant against ransomware.

September 13, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Claire Tills, senior research engineer at Tenable, joins the podcast to discuss why organizations should stay vigilant against ransomware.

Ransomware Has a Larger Impact on Retail Organizations

Sophos says the retail sector saw a 75% increase in the rate of ransomware attacks over the last year and 77% were hit in 2021.

September 8, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cybersecurity firm Sophos says IT professionals at retail organization are reporting above-average financial and operational impacts of ransomware attacks, with more than three-quarters of retail entities hit with ransomware in 2021. According to the U.K.-based firm’s research and annual study of 422 retail IT professionals across 31 countries, the retail sector saw a 75% increase […]

U.S. Agencies Warn of Ransomware Attacks on K-12 Education Sector

K-12 institutions should take action now to protect against an increase in ransomware as the school year begins, U.S. agencies say.

September 7, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

U.S. agencies are warning of an increase in ransomware attacks against the K-12 education sector, singling out a relatively new threat actor that has been observed disproportionately targeting school systems as they welcome students back into their buildings. That threat actor is Vice Society—an intrusion, exfiltration and extortion hacking group that first appeared in summer […]

A Gartner IT event, new ransomware research and new features in Google Workspace and Windows highlight this week's IT news.

A novel ransomware campaign targeting organizations in Ukraine has been observed by Microsoft for the first time.

BlackByte's tactics, Google's Army Workspace deal, automation, digital transformation and China's favorite bugs highlight this week's IT news.

The cost for government organizations to remediate an attack was three times the average ransom the sector paid, according to Sophos.

Trellix Live, Hurricane Ian phishing scams, ransomware attack stats, and how HHS' COVID tracking system lacked basic cyber protections highlight this week in IT.

New analysis from NCC Group suggests that despite a drop in the number of ransomware attacks, new threat actors are emerging.

Get our guide for creating a ransomware response plan filled with best practices, ways to prevent, protect and respond to a cyber attack.

Claire Tills, senior research engineer at Tenable, joins the podcast to discuss why organizations should stay vigilant against ransomware.

Sophos says the retail sector saw a 75% increase in the rate of ransomware attacks over the last year and 77% were hit in 2021.

K-12 institutions should take action now to protect against an increase in ransomware as the school year begins, U.S. agencies say.

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