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Ransomware Attacks Increase Threefold; IT Must Adapt

According to NCC Group, ransomware attacks have increased threefold this year as bad actors become more sophisticated and organized.

September 8, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

When the U.S. government began pressuring Russia to do more to stop ransomware groups originating from that country from attacking U.S.-based organizations, IT and cybersecurity professionals were hopeful that those actions would pay off. Shortly after a meeting between the two country’s leaders, infamous ransomware group rEvil went dark, which some thought was a sign […]

IT Should Be Extra Vigilant Around Holiday Weekends

Recent ransomware attacks have occurred on or around holiday weekends, so IT should be on the lookout this Labor Day weekend., CISA and FBI say.

September 1, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The last few major ransomware attacks have occurred on or around holiday weekends, and IT admins and cybersecurity personnel are being urged to keep a watchful eye as we approach Labor Day Weekend. Offices are normally closed around those holidays, so IT professionals typically don’t catch intrusions in time until systems are encrypted and hackers […]

Is the Cloud More Secure Than On Prem?

Recent attacks against on-prem systems are showing us that the cloud is turning out to be a safer place to store data.

August 31, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Both the cloud and on-premises systems have their advantages and disadvantages, but recent attacks against on-premise systems coupled with the proliferation and advancement of cloud-based IT architecture are tilting the scales in favor of the cloud. A company that owns its own on-premises servers has more control over security, but are responsible for all of […]

Tech Companies Announce Cyber Security Initiatives at White House Meeting

Tech companies pledge to invest in new cyber security initiatives, such as improving security through tech supply chains at White House meeting.

August 27, 2021 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

Tech companies pledge to invest in new cyber security initiatives, such as improving security through tech supply chains at White House meeting.

What You Need To Know About New IoT Vulnerabilities

Two recently vulnerability disclosures say millions of IoT devices could allow attackers to spy on organizations or control affected devices.

August 26, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The IoT has long been thought to be full of gaping vulnerabilities for attackers to exploit, and it’s now becoming a reality as two recently vulnerability disclosures say millions of IoT devices could be at risk and allow attackers to spy on organizations or completely control affected devices. IoT Inspector was the first to disclose […]

John Oliver Takes Up Ransomware On “Last Week Tonight”

August 16, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

System administrators, IT professionals and cybersecurity experts have been sounding the alarm over ransomware and the increasing frequency of attacks over the last few months, and their message is now beginning to be picked up by mainstream media. Ransomware is now rising to a national security level thanks to recent attacks against Colonial Pipeline, JBS […]

Senate Passes Infrastructure Bill Allocating $1.9 billion For Cybersecurity

The Senate has passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill allocating $1.9 billion towards securing critical infrastructure against attacks.

August 11, 2021 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

The Senate has passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill allocating $1.9 billion towards securing critical infrastructure against attacks.

The Emotional Toll Of A Cyber Attack

One MSP shares the emotional toll he endured, as a result of the Kaseya attack that sent shockwaves through the IT community.

August 11, 2021 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

One MSP shares the emotional toll he endured, as a result of the Kaseya attack that sent shockwaves through the IT community.

The Rise of Triple Extortion Ransomware

Ransomware groups are adding on another layer of extortion by threatening to tell customers, press and more of the attack.

August 11, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

If you aren’t already familiar with ransomware, the increasing frequency of such attacks and the level of sophistication with which cybercriminal gangs deploy the malware, then you need to be paying more attention. The prevailing trend over the course of the last few years is the rise of double extortion, which means that the purpose […]

Security Is A Top IT Priority, But Patch Management Needs To Catch Up

Kaseya report finds that organizations are rightly investing more in IT security, but patch management remains a big issue.

August 3, 2021 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Given the attention cybersecurity has gotten over the last year and a half, it’s no surprise that security is among the top IT areas where companies are investing, according to Kaseya’s 2021 Operations Survey. The IT management software company – which itself early last month was the subject of a massive ransomware supply chain attack […]