It appears this new ransomware, rather than exploiting through e-mail attachments, is exploiting users by redirecting them to infected websites.It then delivers its payload through an installer. This makes the case we are always trumpeting at Alvaka, your users should [...]
The potential for a cyberattack is top of mind for not just IT professionals and CIOs but also among the general population. Experts—from government agencies to technology experts—have been warning that this year will see the worst cyber breaches in [...]
I was recently asked to be part of a webinar moderated by Elliott Markowitz, The VAR Guy. Elliott wanted me to share my thoughts on the top threats facing small to mid-size businesses. My answer is not scientifically derived, but based upon what I am seeing most often in the past two years of IT and security management in my world. I am seeing the top threats from these five areas:
1. Ransomware – Organized crime groups that encrypt all your important files and hold your data hostage until you pay....
I just read on BleepingComputer.com a new post about a variation of the CoinVault ransomware. This one is called BitCryptor and unless you have a good backup it sounds like you will be paying the ransom if you are hit.
Here are some key characteristics:
I am curious what Dye’s definition is for "cyber-attack?" One this is for sure, the motivation of hackers and malware has changed dramatically over the years. The threats are new and different today. Going back in history most malware was related to someone wanting cyber fame, making a political statement or just plain mischievousness. Now with the advent of ransomware, spam mailing bots and
I was going to write this, but Dave Cunningham, Alvaka's Business Technology Officer, beat me to it. So here it is in all it's timeliness. Please be advised that Alvaka Networks is notifying its clients and partners of a [...]
A few months back I wrote a blog called, Don’t Get Caught by a Ransomware Gang. The blog warned that ransomware gangs are loading malware onto computers. Back then the threat was in the form of unwanted encryption of your [...]
You can rest a little better tonight knowing one of these gangs has been caught and they will be going to jail. Be warned because there are many other similar scams out there. The gangs target inadequately protected computers [...]
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