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Ransomware and Cybersecurity Blog2023-03-22T03:58:34+00:00

Ransomware and Cybersecurity Blog

Ransomware Meets Retail: Sainsbury’s, Starbucks and Morrisons Feel the Heat from Blue Yonder Attack

By |November 27th, 2024|

The Blue Yonder ransomware attack disrupted major retailers like Sainsbury’s, Starbucks, and Morrisons, highlighting the vulnerabilities of global supply chains and the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity defenses.

Healthcare Ransomware Attacks: How to Prevent and Respond Effectively

By |November 22nd, 2024|

Learn how to protect yourself from healthcare ransomware attacks. We discuss the main security weaknesses, suggest security steps, and offer possible means of protecting patient information.

Everything That You Need to Know About the Dark Web and Cybercrime

By |November 18th, 2024|

Learn about the dark web, including who uses it, how it operates, and what tools cybercriminals obtain on it. Find out how BlackFog monitors networks, forums, and ransomware leak sites in order to stay ahead of new threats.

The Rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service and Decline of Custom Tool Development

By |November 5th, 2024|

Learn how ransomware-as-a-service is simplifying ransomware tool creation and increasing ransomware attack accessibility in cybercrime. Find out how modern ransomware syndications use RaaS.

Data Exfiltration Detection: Best Practices and Tools

By |November 1st, 2024|

Data exfiltration, a tactic used in 93% of ransomware attacks, can lead to severe consequences including financial losses, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust. To mitigate these risks, organizations must implement effective detection strategies and technologies.

What Causes Victims to Pay in a Ransomware Attack? The Psychology

By |October 29th, 2024|

Learn the main reasons why victims of a ransomware attack are forced to pay, such as the need to avoid operational disruption or the deceptive methods used by attackers to establish confidence.

The Hidden Crisis: How Stress is Forcing 1 in 4 Chief Information Security Officers to Quit

By |October 25th, 2024|

According to research we recently commissioned, 1 in 4 CISOs are considering quitting their jobs within the next six months, and 54% are open to new opportunities.