Results for: ransomware
Samsam and Petya: The New Wave of Ransomware
Malware development, like any other area in IT, is a hotbed of innovation and change. At the forefront of this trend are the groups responsible for developing ransomware applications such as TeslaCrypt and Cryptowall. Today’s news brings two new challengers:...
TeslaCrypt 4.0 ransomware ups the ante with unbreakable encryption
When TeslaCrypt first arrived on the ransomware scene about a year ago, it seemed like a CryptoLocker copycat with a few new tricks, such as renaming existing files, deleting browser history to hide the source of the infection, and a...
KeRanger brings ransomware to the Mac
Not too long ago one of the benefits of using a Macintosh for work was that there wasn’t enough of these systems in place to make it worthwhile for hackers to target them. Fast forward to today, and the growing...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: ScreenConnect file-transfer issue
ConnectWise has issued a security advisory for an undisclosed file-transfer issue affecting ScreenConnect cloud-hosted and on-premises deployments. The company recommends immediate temporary mitigations while it develops a permanent fix and awaits a CVE assignment. What is the threat? This issue...
Tech Time Warp: Cryptolocker spreads fast and at great cost
Thirteen years ago, computer users in the United States were returning to the office after the long Labor Day weekend when reports began surfacing of a new virus: Cryptolocker. The concept of ransomware wasn’t new — it had started back...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: SynkLoader Teams phishing campaign
Security researchers have identified a phishing campaign that uses Microsoft Teams messages impersonating IT support staff to distribute a newly discovered malware known as SynkLoader. Read this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to understand the risks associated with SynkLoader, identify potential exposure,...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: SonicWall zero‑day RCE campaign
Threat actors are actively targeting SonicWall SMA1000 appliances by exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities affecting models 6210, 7210, and 8200v. Review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to protect your systems and mitigate risk. What is the threat? The attack chain exploits two...
The 3-2-1 backup rule isn’t enough anymore
For decades, the 3-2-1 backup rule has been the mainstay of data protection: keep three copies of your data, on two different types of media, with one copy stored offsite. It was a sound framework for a world where the...
The hidden costs of backup sprawl
A lot of businesses end up with a piecemeal approach to backup. While that’s certainly better than having no backup at all, it often creates a patchwork environment that is far less reliable than it appears. As someone who regularly...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Qilin exploits GlobalProtect flaw
Threat actors are actively exploiting CVE-2026-0257, an authentication bypass vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect, to gain remote access and deploy Qilin ransomware. The attacks target internet-facing firewalls and Prisma Access deployments, allowing attackers to establish VPN sessions that appear...
