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Is it Possible for Your Business to Automate its Response to Ransomware?

Ransomware attacks have become one of the most significant threats to businesses in recent years. These attacks can cause severe damage to a company's reputation, finances, and operations. One of the most effective ways to combat ransomware is to automate your response to it. In this article, we will explore whether it is possible for your business to automate its response to ransomware.What is Ransomware?Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's files and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key. The attackers typically demand payment in

ZenMate and CyberGhost VPN Join Forces to Enhance Online Security and Privacy

ZenMate and CyberGhost VPN have recently joined forces to provide enhanced online security and privacy for their users. Both companies are well-known and respected in the VPN industry, and their collaboration promises to deliver a more comprehensive and robust VPN service.What is a VPN?A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a tool that allows users to connect to the internet securely and privately. It works by creating a secure and encrypted connection between the user's device and the internet, which prevents third parties from intercepting or monitoring their online activity.VPNs

Indigo Books Rejects LockBit Ransomware Attack Attempt

Indigo Books, one of Canada’s largest booksellers, recently thwarted a ransomware attack attempt by the LockBit ransomware group. The attack was detected on August 19th, 2020 and was quickly stopped before any data was compromised. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts a user’s data and then demands a ransom payment in order to unlock the data. LockBit is a relatively new ransomware group that has been targeting organizations around the world since June 2020. Indigo Books was able to detect the attack quickly and take action to

U.S. Government Warns of Widespread Ransomware Attack Utilizing Multiple Tactics and Techniques

The U.S. government is warning of a widespread ransomware attack that is utilizing multiple tactics and techniques to target individuals and organizations. The attack, which is believed to be originating from a foreign source, is using sophisticated methods to infiltrate computers and networks. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files on a computer or network, making them inaccessible until a ransom is paid. Once the ransom is paid, the attacker will provide a key to unlock the files. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that the key will

US Federal Government Warns of Widespread Ransomware Attack Utilizing Multiple Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures

The US Federal Government has recently issued a warning about a widespread ransomware attack that is utilizing multiple tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This attack is targeting both public and private sector organizations, and is believed to be the work of a sophisticated cybercriminal group.Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts data on a computer or network and then demands payment in order to unlock the data. The US Federal Government has warned that this particular attack is using multiple TTPs, including phishing emails, malicious websites, and malicious

US Government Warns of Widespread Ransomware Attack Utilizing Multiple Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures

The US government has recently issued a warning about a widespread ransomware attack utilizing multiple tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This attack is believed to be targeting organizations across the country and is expected to cause significant disruption.Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts data on a computer or network, making it inaccessible until a ransom is paid. The attackers behind this attack are believed to be using a variety of TTPs, including phishing emails, malicious websites, and malicious attachments.The US government is urging organizations to take steps

Bitdefender Launches Free Decryption Tool to Unlock Mortal Kombat Files

In a recent announcement, cybersecurity giant Bitdefender has launched a free decryption tool to unlock files encrypted by the Mortal Kombat ransomware. This ransomware was first discovered in July 2020 and has been wreaking havoc on computers around the world ever since. The ransomware encrypts files and then demands a ransom payment in order to unlock them. Bitdefender's free decryption tool is designed to help victims of the Mortal Kombat ransomware recover their files without having to pay the ransom. The tool works by analyzing the encrypted files and then

Lastpass Suffers Second Data Breach, User Password Vault Data Compromised by Hacker

The popular password manager Lastpass recently suffered a data breach, leaving millions of users vulnerable to having their passwords and other sensitive data compromised. Lastpass is a password vault service that stores and encrypts passwords and other sensitive data for its users. It is used by millions of people around the world to securely store and manage their passwords.On July 15th, Lastpass reported that a hacker had gained access to its systems and had stolen user data. The hacker was able to gain access to user email addresses, password reminders,