Ransomware
Ransomware incidents along with prevention, mitigation and recovery products for Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs).
U.S. Feds Peg Iranian Hackers as SamSam Ransomware Masterminds
The U.S. Justice Department has charged two Iranian nationals as the masterminds behind the destructive SamSam ransomware attacks that hit infrastructure in four U.S. cities earlier this year.
Datto Channel Ransomware Report: 92% of MSPs Expect Ongoing Attacks
Ransomware is the leading cyberattack experienced by small & medium-sized businesses (SMBs), a report from Datto shows.
SamSam Ransomware Attacks Hit Nearly 60 U.S. Organizations in 2018
The cyber kidnappers behind SamSam ransomware attacks in Atlanta and Colorado earlier this year have hit nearly 70 organizations worldwide in the last 10 months, Symantec research estimates.
Perch Security: Hackers Use Ryuk Ransomware to Collect $640K
Master managed security services provider (MSSP) Perch Security finds cybercriminals have used Ryuk ransomware to secure at least $640,000 from global orgs.
Port of San Diego Ransomware Attack: Bitcoins Demanded
The Port of San Diego ransomware attack disables agency’s systems for issuing park permits, requests for public records and general business services.
Atlanta Ransomware Attack Recovery Costs: $17 Million Total?
Atlanta ransomware attack recovery costs may total as much as $17 million & city officials continue to investigate the incident, a new report indicates.
SamSam Ransomware’s $6 Million Payment Haul: Sophos Analysis
SamSam ransomware generates nearly $6 million in payments from victims, Sophos estimates. Here’s a look at the malware’s impact so far.
How to Deal with Ransomware: Mitigate the Damage, Don’t Pay the Ransom
Organizations continue to be faced with a tough ransomware dilemma: Pay the ransom or rely on contingency plan to regain access to critical files and systems. Delta Risk offers this advice.
Atlanta Ransomware Attack Recovery Costs Skyrocket
Atlanta likely needs another $9.5 million to recover from a March 2018 ransomware attack, city officials now estimate. It may be the most damaging and costly cyberattack ever against a U.S. municipality.
Root Access and Ransomware: Investigators Find Surprising Results
Trustwave investigates hacker incidents in which attackers gained root — or administrative-level access — to a company’s network to install ransomware.