Containing ransomware outbreaks now a top infosec priority

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  Are computer worms taking over the earth?

  While worms – self-replicating computer programs that deliver malware to target computers – are hardly new, they also seem to be the future.  Read Now

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  NotPetya ransomware does irreparable damage to files

  Victims of the major ransomware hack known as NotPetya find that -- unlike with other ransomware -- their files are impossible to restore.  Read Now

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  New malware raises fears of third global ransomware attack

  A bogus Adobe Flash update ransomware attack similar to WannaCry and NotPeya hit organizations in Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Bulgaria and Germany.  Read Now

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  Bad Rabbit, Petya ransomware attacks strikingly similar

  According to threat researchers, the Bad Rabbit ransomware that began to spread through Russia and Ukraine in late 2017 is based on infrastructure and initial compromises that began in early 2016 and resembles NotPetya ransomware in striking ways.  Read Now

1How ransomware hackers manipulate end users

A major factor in the spread of ransomware is the use of innocent end users to spread the virus. Learn how hackers widen ransomware outbreaks via social engineering techniques and discover what infosecs can do to stem them.

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  Deadly embrace: Social engineering attacks online personas

  How far will attackers go to plan social engineering attacks? Nick Lewis explains the progression of threats and how it's changing the way we monitor social media. Read Now

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  Teach customer service staff to spot social engineering attacks

  Social engineering emails regularly target customer service staff, lead to the spread of malware. Expert Nick Lewis explains how to identify and prevent these attacks. Read Now

2How to fortify against a ransomware outbreak

Ransomware outbreaks can be scary, but they don't mean your systems are defenseless. Learn what tools exist to prevent a ransomware attack -- you may discover you have tools already on hand that are effective against ransomware as well as the threat they were originally purchased for. If the worst happens and you suffer a ransomware hack, there are still solutions for lessening the impact; what's important is that you plan now.

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  Can WannaCry decryptor tools work on other strains?

  Researchers created WannaCry decryptor tools after that ransomware's outbreak. Expert Matthew Pascucci explains how they work -- and if they work on other strains of ransomware.  Read Now

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  What does the NIST suggest for ransomware recoveries?

  Learn what you'll need if ransomware strikes and you must launch a recovery effort. Expert Judith Myerson looks at the latest NIST recommendations for enterprises.  Read Now

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  Tools to fight the ransomware scourge

  Learn all about ransomware prevention tools you need to consider now, and how to perfect the tools your company already owns.  Read Now

3Ransomware outbreaks can even enter the cloud

It's unfortunate but true: Moving your most valuable data to the cloud doesn't necessarily protect it if your company suffers a ransomware hack. Learn what ransomware can do in the cloud, and what infosec pros can do about that.

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  Use data protection techniques and give ransomware the boot

  Done right, data protection -- such as cloud-based disaster recovery -- is the best countermeasure organizations have to counter ransomware hacks.  Read Now

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  MIT expects ransomware to hit cloud computing in 2018

  Ransomware that targets cloud services is one of the biggest cyber threats organizations will face in 2018, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Read Now