Ransomware Attacks Saw Huge Increase in March 2023

According to NCC Group's Global Threat Intelligence Team, ransomware attacks have seen a significant increase this year. In March 2023, ransomware attacks increased by over 90% compared to February and over 60% compared to March 2022. NCC Group stated that [...]

Ransomware Attacks Saw Huge Increase in March 20232023-05-17T12:17:53-07:00

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 the emergence of Conti in [...]

U.S. Department of State’s $10M Bounty on Conti Ransomware2022-12-15T00:57:47-08:00

AstraLocker 2.0 Ransomware is a Smash & Grab Variant

A version of AstraLocker, AstraLocker 2.0 ransomware, has just been released. This updated version is what some threat analysts call a rapid attack, or smash-and-grab style of ransomware. The AstraLocker 2.0 developers use Microsoft Word attachments in emails to distribute [...]

AstraLocker 2.0 Ransomware is a Smash & Grab Variant2022-12-15T01:00:38-08:00

Ransomware Attacks Trending Towards Mid-Sized Targets

Last year, there was considerable evolution in terms of ransomware trends and techniques. In the US, and abroad, we saw many high-impact attacks being carried out against critical infrastructure entities. These highly disruptive and highly publicized attacks brought increased pressure [...]

Ransomware Attacks Trending Towards Mid-Sized Targets2022-04-08T17:42:12-07:00

Reduce the Risk of Ransomware & Other Cyber Attacks

Hopefully, you have seen the news about the growing reality of ransomware and how it is impacting companies and government entities on a global scale. While ransomware is not new, the severity, reach and costs associated with this cyber threat [...]

Reduce the Risk of Ransomware & Other Cyber Attacks2022-11-28T23:22:50-08:00

Ransomware Recovery Timeframes: How Long Does It Take to Recover? [2022]

Ransomware recovery timeframes can vary widely. In very unusual situations, companies are only down for a day or two. In other unusual cases, it can take months. Most companies fall somewhere between the two to four week range, given their [...]

Ransomware Recovery Timeframes: How Long Does It Take to Recover? [2022]2022-05-13T10:17:39-07:00

Essential Steps for Ransomware Recovery

Are you a victim of ransomware? Or have you been one in the past? If so, the following will help you understand what activities you should expect during the course of your ransomware recovery in the days following an attack. [...]

Essential Steps for Ransomware Recovery2021-08-18T15:59:35-07:00

SMBs Risk of Cyberattacks is Significant

Cyberattacks are becoming an increasing risk for SMB owners. Unfortunately, the majority think they are immune to these attacks and continue using free cybersecurity software. It’s only when it becomes too late, and when the company is already victimized [...]

SMBs Risk of Cyberattacks is Significant2021-02-28T20:56:59-08:00

Two Businesses Attacked by Ransomware Recover With Help From Alvaka Networks

A few months back, two businesses attacked by ransomware contacted us requiring immediate assistance to help combat their ransomware incident. The structure of these businesses were opposites of each other, one had several thousand systems and the other had a [...]

Two Businesses Attacked by Ransomware Recover With Help From Alvaka Networks2021-05-04T03:21:37-07:00

Who’s to Blame for Ransomware Attacks?

Originally published on TechTarget. Alvaka’s COO and CISO—Kevin McDonald—discusses that, although cyber attackers are the main culprits for ransomware attacks, the companies that release flawed software or those who don’t install patches are not off the hook. In early May, [...]

Who’s to Blame for Ransomware Attacks?2021-01-28T13:48:46-08:00