A concerning evolution in ransomware is starting to take shape. Recently, researchers have started to warn against “EKANS,” also known as Snake, a type of ransomware that specifically targets industrial control systems (ICS). EKANS first emerged in December 2019, when it was found to be able to hack into Windows systems used in industrial environments.

Office 365 software is utilized by more than 150 million active subscribers. But this large number of users also makes Office 365 a major target for hackers. Recently, cybercriminals have been known to use a technique that doesn’t require users to give up their login credentials. While scammers have used similar tactics in the past,

With its 30-year history, cloud storage is often viewed by companies as a safe, reliable and secure way to store their data. These services are especially useful for small businesses since they eliminate the need to have an in-house server. However, the question of whether it is safer to use cloud storage or internal servers

There is a new type of malware that can easily disable and bypass Windows 10 security software. Named Snatch, the ransomware first appeared about a year ago, but recently, it has been enhanced to be a more malicious cybersecurity threat, according to a report from Sophos. Attacks using Snatch have resulted in companies paying ransoms

Did you know that there are an estimated 200 billion connected devices in the world? As the number of devices continues to increase, so do the security risks associated with these devices. According to Latest Hacking News, there are four simple ways you can help protect your business from a cyber attack. Because after all,

In the first three quarters of 2019, 7.2 billion malware attacks were recorded, including 151.9 million ransomware attacks. Ransomware is a type of malware that denies access to files, company devices and network systems until a monetary demand is paid in bitcoin. The number of attacks surprisingly decreased by 5 percent from last 2018, but

Did you know that an estimated 230,000 malware codes are created by hackers every day? Cybersecurity is a critical issue involving personal, public and business data. As we start the new year, how will companies combat this global problem? According to the Wall Street Journal, the answer might be artificial intelligence or AI. In the

Did you know that passwords are the biggest target for cyber attacks? Risky behaviors such as the use of automatic saving functions in browsers or saving passwords in plain text format in desktop files will endanger even the most secure password. Regular password checks improve security in an organization by ensuring the complexity and strength

We are currently in the biggest shopping period of the year. Consumers spent $4 billion during the 2018 Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend – and that’s only including transactions completed on mobile devices. This year’s holiday shopping is expected to exceed that number. But while online shopping does mean you can avoid the lines

Did you know a USB stick can be a catalyst for a major security threat? And it’s actually very common. We often see major news headlines about massive data breaches, malware hijacks and major cybersecurity threats, but what about the lesser known threats?  According to a Wired article rogue USB sticks, zombie accounts, untrusted browser