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21 Oct 2024 1 minute read 3 comments Matthew Rosenquist
It is good to see US government leaders realize that ransomware is a growing existential threat to our country, at the hands of our adversaries. A top US national cybersecurity advisor stated in a recent op-ed, “This is a troubling practice that mus...
1 Oct 2024 1 minute read 1 comment Matthew Rosenquist
Ransomware is one of the most devastating challenges in cybersecurity today. The attacks are vicious, expensive, impactful, and becoming commonplace. Over the years I have predicted its rise, discussed why it is so challenging, debunked myths like b...
2 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist
The Cybersecurity Vault — episode 32, with guest Ian Thornton Trump. In this episode, we discuss one of the most divisive and contentious topics in cybersecurity — should victims of ransomware be allowed to pay the cybercriminals? With the continui...
2 May 2024 5 minute read 0 comments alextray
Ransomware has become one of the most pervasive and damaging cyber threats in recent years, targeting businesses and individuals alike with increasing sophistication. In 2024, the stakes are higher than ever, as attackers refine their tactics to bypa...
24 Apr 2024 5 minute read 1 comment alextray
Ransomware attacks are a formidable threat to businesses across all sectors, but for Software as a Service (SaaS) companies, the stakes are uniquely high. These attacks not only disrupt service delivery but also compromise sensitive customer data, po...
17 Apr 2024 1 minute read 6 comments Matthew Rosenquist
I couldn’t help myself, I had to rant about this! A ‘security research’ group is recommending against banning ransomware payments, which would eradicate these attacks from occurring, and instead want money to be spent on communications campaigns, ga...
12 Feb 2024 5 minute read 1 comment Investigator515
If you’ve read for a while, you might have figured out by now that we enjoy looking at cyber attacks, ransomware, and other noteworthy scenarios of interest that were integral to turning the internet into what it is today. However, in the broad lands...
22 Jan 2024 6 minute read 0 comments Investigator515
State-sponsored ransomware has gotten far worse over the years. As we’ve explored notable cybersecurity hacks, we’ve looked at everything from worms made for research purposes to the application of Zero Day hacks by government hackers. In today’s art...
22 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist
Law enforcement scores a win against one of the most prolific ransomware criminal groups, ALPHV/BlackCat! This truly is a cybersecurity holiday gift for everyone across the digital world! Such takedowns don’t solve ransomware, but targeting the at...
18 Jul 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist
The US National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan fails to address ransomware. There is a real opportunity for the government to make significant progress in crushing the growing scourge of ransomware attacks which threaten businesses, indi...
