The Man Who Invented Ransomware
From a petty crime to a major economic windfall for global criminals, ransomware has evolved from its first appearance decades ago. The first ransomware attack ever documented was in 1989, referred to as AIDS Trojan or PS Cyborg. A Harvard-trained evolutionary biologist, Joseph L. Popp …
What is a Ransomware Attack?
A ransomware attack is malware that denies a user or organization access to their computer or network or the files on them. A hacker encrypts the files and demands a ransom payment for the decryption key, placing organizations in a position where paying the ransom …
What is Ransomware?
Malware is a term that covers all malicious software that can be dangerous to a computer. This includes viruses and Trojans. Ransomware is part of the malware category and can be a threat to you, your devices, and your business from a security and financial …
What Does a Cybersecurity Analyst Do?
The need for robust cybersecurity measures has become paramount in an increasingly digital world where information is extremely valuable. To help battle cyber threats, a cybersecurity analyst is a skilled professional dedicated to safeguarding our digital infrastructure. Delve into the role of a cybersecurity analyst …
February 2023 Aspera Vulnerability Patches
At the beginning of February 2023, Aspera announced a vulnerability in some of the Aspera products. This includes: IBM Aspera Orchestrator – Linux and Windows (Versions 4.0.0 and earlier) IBM Aspera faspio Gateway – Linux and Windows (Versions 1.2.1 and earlier) IBM Aspera Faspex – …
The Importance of File Transfer and Antivirus Security
Business-to-business (B2B) digital file transfer refers to the process of transferring electronic files between two or more businesses. This can include documents, images, videos, and other types of digital content. B2B file transfer is commonly used for sharing important information, such as financial data or …
The LastPass Breach: What It Means for Privacy and Cybersecurity
At the end of 2022, LastPass announced that an unauthorized party was able to gain access to LastPass’ third-party cloud-based storage service that they use to store archived backups of their production data in August of 2022. Some source code and technical information were stolen …
What Does the Twitter Data Breach Mean for Cybersecurity?
In January 2023, the database from Twitter containing over 200 million users was published on a hacker forum, BreachForums. The data included names, usernames, and email addresses, and luckily does not include passwords or highly sensitive data. Originally the data was scraped when an API …
Why is Cybersecurity Important
Cybersecurity is becoming more important due to the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats. It plays a critical role in protecting sensitive information, securing digital systems, and ensuring the integrity of both personal and business data. With the adoption of technology and the connectedness …
What is Container Security?
It’s essential for organizations to assess their systems to identify all possible vulnerability points as security threats and opportunities to tamper with organizations’ information increase. Container security is a crucial part of having a comprehensive security assessment. It is the process of implementing security tools …
