5 of the worst types of Ransomware
Ransomware has been around since 1989, the first being AIDS Trojan and was unleashed via floppy disks. It wasn't until last year, when the virus named WannaCry caused global panic in only 3 days, that the true threat of malware and more specifically ransomware entered into public consciousness. With the explosion of digital currencies, such as bitcoin, the growing pile of evidence to suggest that digital extortion of an almost untraceable currency could be profitable has mad
The State of Ransomware
With survey findings gather from 1,700+ Managed Service Providers (MSPs) serving over 100,000 small to medium sized businesses (SMBs), Datto's Ransomware Report provides a unique look into the state of ransomware from the perspective of the IT Channel and their SMB clients who are dealing with these infections on a daily basis. The report provides a wealth of detail on ransomware, including year-over-year trends, frequency, targets, impact and recommendations for ensuring re
Cyber Security - Part 1
Last week you may have heard of a company claiming that a Russian hacking gang dubbed CyberVor had hacked various online sites and stole 1.2 billion passwords. There is some concern that this report is legitimate, with the company which is called 'Hold Security' asking for $120.00 from you to check if your credentials have been stolen. I am airing on the side of caution & scepticism with this one, it doesn't feel right to announce such a big breach and then ask for money to b
