ransomware
Non-US LLC Bank Accounts: Why Fraud Defenses Matter More Than Ever
Non-US LLC bank accounts face global fraud threats. Here is the practical cybersecurity checklist every international operator should run.
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cyberattack
Mallox Ransomware Surges: MS-SQL Servers in the Crosshairs
Mallox ransomware is exploiting poorly secured MS-SQL servers at scale. Here's how the attacks work and what defenders should patch…
ransomware
Casino ransomware surge forces Nevada to rewrite the rules
Ransomware crews are hammering casinos, and Nevada has answered with new cybersecurity rules taking effect through 2023 for gaming operators.
ransomware
BlackCat ransomware rewrites its playbook with new Sphinx variant
Heimdal Security reports that the BlackCat AlphV group has released a new Sphinx variant, rewriting core code and optimizing evasion…
ransomware
MOVEit Transfer Zero-Day: What the Clop Campaign Still Means for Defenders
The Clop ransomware gang's MOVEit Transfer zero-day hit hundreds of organizations. Here is what defenders should still be doing today.
computer virus
From Creeper to Ransomware: A Working History of Cybersecurity
A concise history of cybersecurity milestones, from the first computer worm to modern ransomware and the antivirus industry.
antivirus software
Ransomware as a Service: How Low-Skill Attackers Now Launch Sophisticated Attacks
RaaS explained: the business model enabling amateur criminals to run enterprise-grade ransomware campaigns.
ransomware
May 2023 Breach Roundup: The Entry Vectors That Keep Appearing
May 2023 breach disclosures topped 4 million exposed records across twelve confirmed incidents. We break down the patterns, the gaps,…
Cities
Why Ransomware Keeps Hitting Local Governments—and What Actually Works
Ransomware attacks on cities have surged. We break down the tactics that work against municipal targets and what defenders can…
ransomware
Why Anti Data Exfiltration Is Now Central to Ransomware Defense
Data exfiltration drives most modern ransomware payouts. Here is why anti-data-exfiltration tools matter and what defenders should evaluate next.
malware
What Security Teams Get Wrong About Modern Ransomware—and How to Fix It
Check Point expert breaks down triple extortion, RaaS, and maximizing your existing security stack
ransomware
Do Ransomware Takedowns Actually Work? A Data-Driven Look
Examining whether law enforcement crackdowns on ransomware groups deliver lasting results or just temporary setbacks.