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2111, 2022

Why Ransomware Targets Education and Healthcare Sectors

By |November 21st, 2022|Alvaka Blog, Ransomware, Security|Comments Off on Why Ransomware Targets Education and Healthcare Sectors

Nowadays, tech and ransomware go hand in hand. Hackers look for two characteristics when they scope out their next target: first, an organization or individual with valuable information and assets; and second, someone who [...]

2408, 2022

U.S. Department of State’s $10M Bounty on Conti Ransomware

By |August 24th, 2022|Alvaka Blog, Ransomware, Security|Comments Off on U.S. Department of State’s $10M Bounty on Conti Ransomware

The U.S. Department of State announced last week that it is offering a $10,000,000 bounty for information on the identification or location of five highly ranked members of Wizard Spider, the Conti ransomware syndicate. Since [...]

1908, 2022

OFAC Sanctions Cryptocurrency Mixer Tornado Cash

By |August 19th, 2022|Alvaka Blog, Security|Comments Off on OFAC Sanctions Cryptocurrency Mixer Tornado Cash

What is Tornado Cash? A virtual cryptocurrency mixer on the Ethereum blockchain, Tornado Cash was officially sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on August 8th, 2022. [...]

1708, 2022

The EPA Adds Cybersecurity Rules for Water Sector

By |August 17th, 2022|Alvaka Blog, Ransomware, Security|Comments Off on The EPA Adds Cybersecurity Rules for Water Sector

As cyber attacks continue suppressing critical infrastructure sectors like water and wastewater systems, implementing proper cybersecurity practices is becoming more vital in protecting against highly disruptive cybersecurity incidents. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), [...]

108, 2022

Windows 11’s New Update Defends Against Compromised Credentials

By |August 1st, 2022|Alvaka Blog, Ransomware, Security|Comments Off on Windows 11’s New Update Defends Against Compromised Credentials

Passwords protect our identity in the digital space, allowing for safe and secure interactions. Despite the strength and efficacy of any given sophisticated password, private data is at risk when credentials are compromised. To combat [...]

2107, 2022

Lack of Ransomware Reporting a Major Issue in Cybercrime Defense

By |July 21st, 2022|Alvaka Blog|Comments Off on Lack of Ransomware Reporting a Major Issue in Cybercrime Defense

For a country that boasts economic and technical progression, the United States falls short on ransomware proficiency. Malware groups and the mitigation of cyber attacks run rampant. Many organizations, as well as individuals, do not [...]

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