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Sodinokibi – the Most Active Ransomware These Days

In late April 2019, researchers from Cisco Talos came across a strain of ransomware that raided a web server. The entry point was a remote code execution vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server software discovered about a week earlier. The analysts dubbed this infection Sodinokibi. Back then, it seemed that the predatory program was just another […]

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  • 3 January, 2020
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Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2020 review

When it comes to protection against viruses, malware, trojans, ransomware and phishing, Bitdefender offers some of the best antivirus solutions you can rely on. Awarded with the “Outstanding Product” award from AV-Comparatives, this is the most versatile antivirus solution that offers you next-gen cybersecurity features. Bitdefender is also one of the fastest programs that stops […]

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Fascinating Facts About the Oft-Ignored Problem of Cyber Security

Cybersecurity has become an extremely important field in today’s information age. Its relevance has grown over time, given the rapid advancement in digital technology, and our increased dependence on keeping our data safe. As innovations in cybercrime advance, so must cybersecurity strategies. The cyber threat has never been so great. Hacks targeted at larger companies […]

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5 Ransomware Protection Tools For Windows

Computers are everywhere and it is hard to imagine our lives without them. Since their introduction in the 1980s, this electronic device is playing an important role in our daily lives be it workplace, hospital, shopping mall or home, we need them everywhere. With our dependency on the computer and the internet rapidly increasing has […]

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  • 13 September, 2017
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Splunk Security Tool to Defend Against Ransomware Attacks

Smaller IT teams might not have efficient resources to manage security functions on a daily basis. Over the time, it leads to vulnerabilities in the IT infrastructure. One such threat, Ransomware attacks which broke out recently, have become increasingly common and complex threat for enterprises. It has been the hottest topic of IT, making headlines […]

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  • 31 August, 2017
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How to Avoid Falling Victim to Ransomware

This May has seen the largest ransomware attack in internet history. A cryptoworm known as “WannaCry” has infected over 230,000 computers all over the world, encrypting the information stored on them, and demanding a ransom (in Bitcoins) in exchange for the decryption key. The attack, that started on the 12th of May, has affected parts […]

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  • 23 May, 2017
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Top 5 Deadliest Ransomware: Everything You Need to Know About It

What is malware? Malicious software also known as malware is an umbrella term used to refer to disruptive or hostile software. It includes computer viruses, Trojans, spyware, adware, scareware, ransomware and other malicious programs. This malware affects your data security where some malware are meant to theft your data or to spy on your data, […]

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  • 13 August, 2016
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Backups, the Solution to Protect Businesses from Ransomware

Ransomware is currently a hot topic on the subject of Computer Security and for a good reason. It is a malware that encrypts files and requires the payment of a “ransom” for decrypting them. This threat is here to stay and, even worse, it is more aggressive than ever. While malware that encrypts files of […]

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  • 2 May, 2016
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The Growing Threat of Ransomware

According to Trend Micro, “Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents or limits users from accessing their system. This type of malware forces its victims to pay the ransom through certain online payment methods in order to grant access to their systems, or to get their data back.” Image courtesy of Flickr user Yuri […]

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  • 23 November, 2015
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