How Can Backup Assist in the Prevention of Ransomware? Ransomware attacks infect systems before encrypting files and folders, preventing access to critical systems and data. Following that, threat actors demand a ransom, typically in cryptocurrency, in exchange for a decryption key that grants access. Many ransomware attacks are successful because the malware can disable backup …
For years now, a concept called “zero trust” has been used a cybersecurity catchphrase. It’s caught on so much that a notoriously dilatory federal IT apparatus is using the term. But one of the biggest barriers to adopting this next-generation security model is the amount of confusion these term brings. What does it actually mean? …
As the years have gone by cybercriminals are getting more brazen and sophisticated with their attacks. They’ve been able to hack systems at school districts, major universities, police departments, and even hospitals. It gotten so bad that finally the US government is stepping up its approach to fighting these attacks and cyber crimes. Early this …
One of the prominent problems in the cybersecurity world that is proliferating is ransomware. The reason for this is so simple – it makes a lot of money for those black hat developers and the entire ecosystem of players who comprise this economy. In order for small and medium-sized businesses to tackle this – as …
Ever since the Internet has been around, cybersecurity has been a byproduct of it. Both of them share similar traits in that they continue to expand in their own unique ways. But at the same time, it can be difficult for the average user to fully wrap their head around both of them as well. …
Cybersecurity is a growing and ever changing industry in the tech world. While it has plenty of issues that it needs to continue to address, there are several developments in this space that are remarkable. For those that are curious, here are some of the themes that have emerged from the industry and analysts have …