Hospital system pays ransomware hackers: Did it make the right choice?
After being hit by ransomware hackers, New Jersey’s biggest hospital health system paid the attackers to get their files back. Did they do the right thing?
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NextCry: New ransomware encrypting Nextcloud files
A new ransomware known as NextCry has surfaced affecting NextCloud file-sharing software. The lesson yet again: beware — and back up your files.
Texas governments hit by multiple ransomware attacks
Texas has become the latest victim of ransomware attacks targeting local governments or agencies. It’s unclear who’s behind this attack — or why.
Lights out: Johannesburg City Power hit by ransomware attack
Cities and utilities are increasingly becoming victims of ransomware. Case-in-point: This attack on a South Africa power company.
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PowerShell script obfuscation: Fight back against this growing threat
Malware authors are increasingly using PowerShell script obfuscation to try to hack your systems. But there are several ways you can fight back.
Shade ransomware expands target list to U.S., India, and Canada
Shade ransomware, a particularly nasty bit of malware that had focused on Russian targets, is now a problem for the U.S. and other countries.
10 endpoint security issues every SMB faces — and what to do about them
How can small and medium-sized businesses protect themselves against the onslaught of cyberthreats? Begin with endpoint security.
Top 9 cybersecurity startups to keep an eye on in 2019
Cybersecurity is one of the most heavily invested areas every year. Here are nine cybersecurity startups that are attracting the interest of investors.
All is not lost (maybe): Recovering from a ransomware infection
Protecting a business from ransomware is important. But in the case of a successful attack,there are ways you can try to recover from an infection.
These 7 ransomware threats have SMBs in their gunsights
Ransomware attacks will cost SMBs close to $11 billion this year. Understanding these new ransomware threats is the first step in securing your business.
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