Risk Management
Understanding and Protecting Against ShrinkLocker: The New Ransomware Threat
The Emergence of ShrinkLocker Recently, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new ransomware strain named ShrinkLocker. This malicious software targets businesses operating on older Windows operating systems, specifically those running Windows Vista or earlier. The threat posed by ShrinkLocker is significant due to its utilization of Visual Basic Scripting (VBScript) to infiltrate and encrypt corporate systems.…
Read MoreCyber-Attack Takes Omni Hotels & Resorts Offline; Here’s How To Travel Safely
Another day, another cyber-attack! In early April, Omni Hotels & Resorts was the victim of a cyber-attack that brought down the entire IT system and led to a company-wide outage. The organization took immediate action and brought the entire network offline to isolate the issue, protect its data and prevent further damage from occurring. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreCybercrime Predictions from an Industry Veteran: Scott Alldridge
In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, a shifting threat landscape demands attention. Join us as we hear industry veteran, Scott Alldridge, explore the evolving cybersecurity landscape, unraveling the threats facing organizations of all sizes and the imperative steps to fortify defenses in an ever-changing digital world. Who is Scott Alldridge? Scott is the President of…
Read More3 Cyber Security Myths That Will Hurt Your Business This Year
Working amid the ever-changing currents of technology and cyber security, businesses often find themselves entangled in a web of misinformation and outdated ideas. But failing to distinguish between myth and fact can put your business’s security at serious risk. Based on expert research in the field, including CompTIA’s 2024 global State Of Cybersecurity report, we…
Read MoreHow $43,000 Got Stolen From A Small Business In The Blink Of An Eye
What you are about to read is a real story showing you how a business can be devastated by cybercriminals in the blink of an eye. Most importantly, I’ll share several ways this could have been avoided. Make sure to forward this to anyone who might be making online payments and, better yet, your entire…
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