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The Rhysida ransomware gang has gained notoriety for their sophisticated attacks that employ advanced encryption techniques to lock victims' data and demand ransom payments. Understanding the encryption methods used by Rhysida is crucial for developing effective defense strategies and ensuring [...]
The Hunters International ransomware group, believed to be a rebranding of the Hive ransomware group due to code similarities, is targeting IT workers with their new malware, SharpRhino. This C# remote access trojan (RAT) enables attackers to infiltrate systems, escalate [...]
Cybersecurity remains a paramount concern for individuals and organizations alike. Among the various threats, ransomware has emerged as one of the most significant challenges, causing widespread disruption and financial loss. It is important to get educated on the current trends [...]
Recent ransomware attacks on public entities like Leicester City Council and NHS Dumfries and Galloway have thrown a stark light on the vulnerabilities facing public sector organizations in the digital age. As these incidents continue to rise, understanding [...]
Unpatched Vulnerabilities In today's digital-first world, the landscape of cybersecurity threats is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Among the myriad of vulnerabilities that organizations face, unpatched vulnerabilities stand out as one of the most significant and exploitable [...]
The Genesis of Water The conflicts over water in civilized society have been with us humans since 2550 BC when the Lagash-Umma Dispute, also known as the Gudea War occurred. It was a long-standing conflict between the Sumerian city-states [...]
What is Patch Management? Patch management is a critical practice to ensure the security, stability, and compliance of computer systems. It involves a systematic approach to identifying, evaluating, testing, and deploying patches while minimizing disruptions to business operations. However, [...]
What is Enterprise Patch Management (a.k.a. the application of software security updates according to NIST SP 800-40r4)? The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) just released Report 800-40r4: Guide to Enterprise Patch Management Planning: Preventive Maintenance for Technology. [...]
Firewall patching (updating firmware) is one of the most prudent aspects of network security management that, if neglected, can have dire consequences for your company. Now more than ever, consistent firewall patching is a must have for every business, big [...]
Since each ransom attack varies so much, it is tough to answer what exactly the typical ransomware payment is. It is also difficult to pinpoint the exact number of ransomware gangs that are active, but it is certainly a large amount.
