Modern enterprises are in the midst of a digital revolution, adapting to the demands of Business 2.0. They are looking to embrace new business opportunities, expand into new markets, and propose new product offerings, as well as be more agile in responding to existing demands. This transformation relies on digital...
The malicious use of encryption is growing at an alarming rate according to NSS Labs' BaitNET test infrastructure. Why? Encrypted web communication routinely bypasses enterprise security controls. Left unscanned, these channels are perfect vehicles for hiding infection, command & control and data exfiltration....
It difficult to decide whether to replace or to augment existing endpoint protection (EPP) because it is difficult to assess advanced endpoint protection (AEP) products as measuring some of their features can be complicated.
AEP products are promising a new standard in endpoint security, but when should...
Ransomware is on its way to becoming a $1 billion industry, by some estimates, and possibly 50 percent of enterprises have dealt with it so far. Darius Goodall of Barracuda discusses the best way to defend against the newest strains.
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The drivers behind ransomware...
Worried about the use of encryption by terrorists, Australia plans to lobby its key signal intelligence partners at a meeting in Canada for the creation of new legal powers that would allow access to scrambled communications. But Australia says it doesn't want backdoors. So what does it want?
Victims of Jaff and EncrypTile ransomware can take advantage of two new free tools from security firms that exploit weaknesses in the malware crypto to forcibly crack encrypted files on demand - no potential ransom-payment required.
The WannaCry Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the worst cyber disasters to strike global businesses in years, crippling transportation and hospitals globally.
Download this eBook to learn how to be prepared to quickly address the growing threat of ransomware and limit your company's exposure to future...
One of the most frustrating threat innovations of the last decade has been ransomware malware. Initially considered just a consumer threat, both government and commercial enterprise networks can now be listed among its victims.
In this Infographic, Forcepoint Security Labs examines the technical and business...
Good news for many victims of WannaCry: Free tools developed by a trio of French security researchers can be used to decrypt some PCs that were forcibly encrypted by the ransomware, if the prime numbers used to build the crypto keys remain in Windows memory.
WannaCry ransomware victims who haven't backed up their files have a tough choice: take a risk paying the ransom or just accept the loss. But there's a slim glimmer of hope: French researchers have figured out a way to decrypt files without paying, although their tools won't work for everyone.
Phishing and ransomware are increasing at the rate of several hundred percent per quarter, a trend that Osterman Research believes will continue for at least the next 18 to 24 months. However, organizations can address the threat through a variety of means: user education, security solutions, vulnerability analysis,...
The best approach to building a security policy is by using a comprehensive, layered approach that covers all threats (both new and known). This policy needs to leverage real-time threat intelligence by addressing all threat vectors and all platform types as workloads migrate from physical to virtual to...
When confronted with a scenario where backup have failed and weeks of work may be lost due to ransomware, does your organization know how to respond:
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What IT professionals rank as the most effective way to prevent ransomware;
How many ransomware attacks occur daily;
The top...
The drop in value of stolen payment cards caused cyber criminals to adopt new tools, foremost among them ransomware. Having already caused a financial drain of $209,000,000 in just one quarter, organizations of all sizes are at risk.
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Why ransomware-as-a-service is a new risk;
The...
Brand and professional reputations can be damaged beyond repair by a successful ransomware or phishing attack. So how can organizations stay protected from advanced persistent cyber threats?
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Effectively secure cloud or SaaS-based applications;
Educate your users;
Detect...
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