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Cyber Security Hygiene Affects Network and Endpoint Security with Application Whitelisting

Application Whitelisting – The Only Protection Against Ransomware

Kayla Elliott / December 19, 2016

Application whitelisting provides the final piece to the endpoint security solution puzzle. When trying to battle today’s cyber criminals, PC users must always be on the defense. This includes consistently trying to anticipate the hacker’s next move. This can be incredibly difficult. What if there was a security solution that did that for you? Application whitelisting […]

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Ransomware Strikes Arkansas Sheriff’s Office

Erin Allen / December 14, 2016

An Arkansas sheriff’s office became infected with ransomware, paying hackers a considerable amount to recover stolen files…

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IBM: Businesses More Likely To Pay After Ransomware Attack

Devin Bergin / December 14, 2016

In a new study, IBM has found that businesses are more likely than consumers to pay up after a ransomware attack.

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Samas Ransomware Authors Continue Raking In Cash

Devin Bergin / December 13, 2016

The Samas Ransomware Group reportedly raked in an incredible amount of money this year using a different method than most malware authors.

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Ransomware: The Top Security Concern Among IT Pros for 2017

Erin Allen / December 13, 2016

Unfortunately, ransomware isn’t going anywhere. In fact, we predict the cases to only increase in the upcoming year, and the IT pros agree.

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Ransomware Strain Offers A Way Out: Infect Your Friends and Family!

Devin Bergin / December 9, 2016

A new ransomware strain being developed has been discovered that encourages those infected to spread it to their family and friends to avoid paying the ransom.

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Henry County Hit with Ransomware, Leaving 18,000 Voters as Victims

Erin Allen / December 8, 2016

Henry County, located in northwestern Ohio, was recently infected with ransomware, ultimately affecting nearly 18,000 voters in the area.

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Hospital Trust Cancels 2800 Appointments After Ransomware Infection

Devin Bergin / December 6, 2016

Three more hospitals in the UK were infected with ransomware and this time it had a direct effect on customers. 2800 appointments were cancelled while cyber criminals attempted to hold their systems for bitcoin.

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Ransomware Distributor Arrested at Russian Airport

Erin Allen / December 6, 2016

Earlier this month, the ransomware suspect known as Pornopoker was arrested at the Domodedovo International Airport near Moscow for suspicion of distribution of ransomware.

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Howard County Crippled by Ransomware

Kayla Elliott / December 1, 2016

Two separate malicious emails were sent to Howard County employees in November. However, it was not the emails that were dangerous, but the “tracking slips” they downloaded within the malicious emails that led to a massive ransomware infection. The Kokomo Perspective reported several employees were guilty of downloading these malicious attachments. Post infection, over 33,000

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