Ransomware

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Top Ransomware Threats Of 2023

In this post we will list the top 5 ransomware strains of 2023. Lockbit AlpVM CLOP Royal BlackBasta Now that 2024 has started, the Lockbit ransomware strain is still at…

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Mysterious Threat Actor Targeting Space Telescopes

Work at the Gemini North Telescope in Hawaii and Gemini South Telescope in Chile, had to halt operations due to a cyber attack. These attacks also disrupted a number of…

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FAQ – What Is The Lifecycle Of A Ransomware Incident?

It is important to understand the various stages of a ransomware attack. This is key to knowing how one can defend against them. In this Netsurion video it shows us…

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FAQ – What Is An Effective Defence Against Ransomware Attacks?

Sadly there is no one size fits all solution that will protect you against ransomware attacks. Using a proactive and layered approach to security will limit the chance of a…

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FAQ – Who Carries Out Ransomware Attacks?

Ransomware attacks are carried out by threat actors. They used to be classified into two types of threat actors - Criminal Gang - State Sponsored Group There is now a…

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FAQ – What Policies Are Used When Responding To Ransomware?

There are various frames of thought when it comes to responding to a ransomware attack. One approach is to refuse to pay the ransom, whereas others might be up for…

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FAQ – How Is Ransomware Categorized?

There are a plethora of ransomware packages available for those that have malicious intent as well as those that want to search for them. Ransomware can be mainly broken down…

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Types of Ransomware

FAQ – What Are The Types Of Ransomware?

It is important to understand the various stages of a ransomware attack. Knowing these different stages will allow you to have a better of understanding how to defend against them.…

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FAQ – Why Has Ransomware Become So Popular

FAQ – Why Has Ransomware Become So Popular?

Ransomware has been around for over 3 decades. Only now though has it become majorly widespread as a form of cybercrime. Roughly 1/4 of all malware incidents are caused by…

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Part 3 De Anonymizing Domains on the Dark Web – Favicon matching

Part 3 De-Anonymizing Domains on the Dark Web – Favicon matching

Favicon Matching The second method that is used to uncover a dark web based website on the surface internet (clear internet) is the process of "favicon matching". A favicon is…

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