The Essential Ransomware Remediation Checklist

Understanding the Gravity of Ransomware Attacks In recent times, the threat landscape has evolved dramatically, with ransomware attacks emerging as one of the most sinister challenges facing businesses. These attacks can paralyze operations, compromise sensitive data, and result in substantial [...]

The Essential Ransomware Remediation Checklist2024-09-25T11:29:41-07:00

Defending Against Rhysida: Understanding the Role of Cobalt Strike in Modern Ransomware Attacks

The landscape of cybersecurity is ever-evolving, with new threats emerging and existing ones becoming more sophisticated. Among the most concerning threats today is the Rhysida ransomware gang, known for leveraging advanced tools like Cobalt Strike to launch devastating attacks across [...]

Defending Against Rhysida: Understanding the Role of Cobalt Strike in Modern Ransomware Attacks2024-08-14T11:46:02-07:00

Forming an Effective Ransomware Response Team: Key Steps

Understanding the Threat of Ransomware in Today’s Digital Landscape Amid the evolving digital landscape, ransomware has emerged as a formidable threat to organizations of all sizes. At Alvaka, we recognize the critical nature of these attacks, which can cripple critical [...]

Forming an Effective Ransomware Response Team: Key Steps2024-08-14T11:40:08-07:00

Navigating the Cyber Storm: Insights from IT, Legal, and Digital Forensics Experts

Cybersecurity is not just a tech issue—it’s a matter of business survival! In the present digital landscape, cyber-attacks are inevitable, making it imperative for organizations to establish a diverse and skilled cyber security response team. This team should encompass professionals [...]

Navigating the Cyber Storm: Insights from IT, Legal, and Digital Forensics Experts2024-07-10T21:25:03-07:00

What are the Impacts of AI on Cybersecurity?

AI is a double-edged sword in cybersecurity. While it provides powerful tools for defending against cyber threats, it also poses new challenges as cybercriminals adopt AI-driven techniques. AI and Cybersecurity - Potential Threats Automated Attacks: Malicious actors can use AI [...]

What are the Impacts of AI on Cybersecurity?2024-02-07T11:53:28-08:00

BlackSuit Ransomware Targeting Linux and Windows

A new ransomware strain that was discovered in early May 2023 has shown a strong resemblance to Royal ransomware. This new strain BlackSuit, primarily targets Linux systems and Windows. Further analysis from cybersecurity company Trend Micro, shows that BlackSuit and [...]

BlackSuit Ransomware Targeting Linux and Windows2023-07-03T11:49:05-07:00

Why Your Cybersecurity Strategy Must Include Multi-Factor Authentication

The cybersecurity industry is buried in unexplained and confusing terms and acronyms. Two important terms that everyone should know and understand are multi-factor authentication (MFA) and two-factor authentication (2FA). They are both security mechanisms designed to accurately identify a [...]

Why Your Cybersecurity Strategy Must Include Multi-Factor Authentication2023-02-16T13:33:27-08:00

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 report these attacks because they [...]

Lack of Ransomware Reporting a Major Issue in Cybercrime Defense2022-08-08T22:45:03-07:00

What is Network Segmentation, aka VLAN?

Segmenting your network is when you compartmentalize your networks in order to deliver specific security controls and services, and to manage network congestion. With the trend of ransomware attacks being more focused on disrupting business operations, it is critical that [...]

What is Network Segmentation, aka VLAN?2022-02-28T00:03:41-08:00

[Podcast] Steps to Minimize Ransomware Risk

Last month, Alvaka COO and CISO, Kevin McDonald, sat down with the Miles Jobgen of the CompTIA Biz Tech Podcast to share his experiences with rescuing and restoring clients from ransomware—the most dangerous threat to IT solution providers today. He [...]

[Podcast] Steps to Minimize Ransomware Risk2021-03-14T23:34:24-07:00