Ransomware

How Cybercriminals Use Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) to Hack Cars

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Oscar Collins, Editor-in-Chief, Modded

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Use VINs to Hack Cars

During the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber theft increased dramatically. Cybercriminals use malware and ransomware attacks to exploit vulnerable people on the internet. These thieves have become more intelligent and can go past computers and cell phones by taking advantage of people’s cars through the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). So, how are these cybercriminals using VINs to … Read more

The Dangers of Ransomware Through File-Sharing Software

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Jacob Fox, Tech Evangelist, Cobalt

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Dangers of File-Sharing Software

Ransomware is an ever-growing threat to businesses and consumers alike. According to Jeff Thull, the Senior Director of Threat Research at Cisco, “Now we are dealing with cyber-based extortionists that seek to hide their identity through powerful anonymization tools by going after personal information.” Once infected, ransomware can render your files inaccessible. Unless the attackers … Read more

4 Food and Beverage Cybersecurity Challenges: How to Overcome Them

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Brian Deken, NA Commercial Manager, Rockwell Automation

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Food and Beverage Cybersecurity Challenges

The June 2021 ransomware attack on JBS Foods that knocked out the plant operations supplying roughly a fifth of the United States’ meat supply and created shortages across the country proved not only that no industry is immune to cyber-attack, but also that consumer packaged goods, food and beverage manufacturing is a critical industry. In … Read more

The Importance of Cybersecurity by Industry

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Frankie Wallace, ,

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Cybersecurity by Industry

The cybersecurity risks of each industry vary as much as the tools each sector uses. Some industries will get greater attention from hackers looking for valuable financial data. Sectors related to infrastructure are often targeted to cause disruption. This means professionals in each industry have to tailor their approach to cybersecurity.  Let’s review some of … Read more

Is the Cyber Kill Chain Model the Ultimate Solution to Rising Ransomware Attacks?

Author(s):

Waqas S, Cybersecurity Journalist, DontSpoof

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Cyber Kill Chain Model

Ransomware attacks have long since been on a steady rise, wreaking havoc and destruction within the cybersecurity industry. Since the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, there has been a 148% rise in ransomware attacks.  The situation in 2021 was alarming as the number of attacks continued increasing. The year 2021 saw some of the worst ransomware … Read more

Secure Your Organization from the Rising Wave of Device-related Cybersecurity Attacks

Author(s):

Sathya R, Product Specialist, ManageEngine

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Device-related Attack - Role-based Access Control

In any given organization, chances are, a diverse array of peripheral devices are in use.  These can include ubiquitous equipment such as keyboard and mouse combos, tools utilized for convenience such as USB flash drives as well as niche equipment for the completion of specialized tasks. However, as the scope and popularity of these devices … Read more

Cybersecurity Acronyms – A Practical Glossary

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Lauren Abshire, Director of Content Strategy, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

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Cybersecurity Acronyms

Whether you are a cybersecurity professional, an end-user, just starting in cybersecurity or interested in the field, this cybersecurity acronym practical glossary is for everyone. Cybersecurity acronyms can be confusing, especially with some acronyms having dual meanings – think IP address and IP for Intellectual Property – and some acronyms having very slight differences. Here, … Read more

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Companies Must Prepare for Escalating Ransomware Attacks and Threats

Author(s):

Noman Ansari, Senior Writer, Malwarebytes

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Ransomware Attacks - Cybersecurity Software

There certainly have been some dangerous ransomware attacks in the recent past. In 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack exploited a security flaw in Microsoft Windows OS to hold over 200,000 computers hostage worldwide. The hospitals that were struck by WannaCry had to cancel essential procedures, including emergency services. After postponing thousands of appointments, the costs … Read more

Cyber Self-Defense Is Not Complicated

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A.J. Nash, Vice President of Intelligence, ZeroFOX

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Cyber Self-Defense

Whether it be texts that include personal content not meant for public consumption, emails, hard drives, cloud storage containing sensitive business information, or the endless supply of finance transaction data that most of us pass across the Internet daily, few people in the modern world are immune to the threat of a cyber-attack. Hence, the importance … Read more