FBI warns of increase in PYSA ransomware attacks targeting education
Big-game ransomware, PYSA (AKA Mespinoza) is targeting educational institutions in the US and UK.
RDP, the ransomware problem that won’t go away
A lot of things changed in 2020. The popularity of RDP with criminals wasn’t one of them.
Threat spotlight: Phobos ransomware lives up to its name
Phobos, which many believe was named after the Greek god of fear, isn’t as widespread as it was before nor is it more novel than your average ransomware. Yet, it remains a threat to consumers and businesses alike. We dive into Phobos ransomware and show users how to face their fears and protect against it.
Threat spotlight: the curious case of Ryuk ransomware
From comic book death god to ransomware baddie, Ryuk ransomware remains a mainstay when organizations find themselves in a crippling malware pinch. We look at Ryuk’s origins, attack methods, and how to protect against this ever-present threat.
Microsoft pushes patch to prevent ‘WannaCry level’ vulnerability
This month marks two years since the infamous WannaCry attack. Now a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) vulnerability has been discovered that could be used in a similar large-scale attack—though Microsoft has released a patch. Have you updated yet?
How to protect your RDP access from ransomware attacks
Ransomware distributors have started using RDP to gain access to business networks. Do you have your remote desktops under control?
