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What We've Learned About The Best Ransomware Protection

by Justice Levine
What We've Learned About The Best Ransomware Protection
If 2022 ransomware attack growth trends are any indicator, security teams can expect ransomware to become even more popular in 2023. In just the first half of 2022, the number of new types of ransomware variants increased by nearly 100%, nearly doubling in the past year. This explosive growth in ransomware variants is primarily thanks to more attackers taking advantage of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) campaigns.

Why Traditional Security Solutions Aren’t Stopping Ransomware

by Justice Levine
Why Traditional Security Solutions Aren’t Stopping Ransomware
In the last year, almost 40% of organizations with existing email phishing prevention and backup cybersecurity tools were hit by ransomware attacks. Traditional cybersecurity platforms are no longer enough to protect organizations against viruses and hacking attempts, as today's cyber threats are more prevalent, sophisticated, and destructive, requiring more robust security defenses.

Fraudulent Invoice Attacks Continue To Evade Detection in Microsoft 365

by Justice Levine
Fraudulent Invoice Attacks Continue To Evade Detection in Microsoft 365
For the past several years, emails with fake invoices have been a popular method of attack against Microsoft 365 users. Malicious emails are disguised and typically sent to employees responsible for handling a bill for a service.

Understanding Ransomware as a Service: How it Works and Why it's Dangerous

by Dave Wreski
Understanding Ransomware as a Service: How it Works and Why it's Dangerous
Ransomware has evolved significantly since its first discovery in the late 1980s. Since the first ransomware incident, when the AIDS Trojan was spread via floppy disks in 1989, ransomware has become a profitable business model for cybercriminals, particularly with the emergence of Ransomware as a Service (RaaS).

The Anatomy of a Spear Phishing Attack: How Hackers Fool Their Targets

by Dave Wreski
The Anatomy of a Spear Phishing Attack: How Hackers Fool Their Targets
Spear phishing emails are targeted phishing attacks in which cybercriminals send fraudulent messages to specific individuals or groups to obtain sensitive information or gain access to computer systems or valuable information and money.

Impact of An Attack: Combating A Data Breach

by Dave Wreski
Impact of An Attack: Combating A Data Breach
A data breach occurs when an attacker makes an unauthorized entry point into a corporation’s database, allowing them access to customer data. The impact of these types of email attacks can have lasting and severe consequences, so it is critical that your organization is prepared and has the proper tools at the ready. This article will discuss the implications of a data breach on small businesses, the challenges of preventing and stopping an attack, and what you should do if you’re targeted.

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