Mark likes to return customer emails from his local coffee shop, Jennifer considers a plane her second office, and Tim – well, sometimes Tim has to respond to that urgent request in the wee hours of the morning, no matter where he is. The days where everything was contained within your secure network perimeter are gone. Business today happens on the go. There are more … [Read more...]
In Breaches, as in Life, Time Is Money
In 2017, Ransomware wreaked havoc around the globe, bringing business, hospitals, and government organization alike to a grinding halt. Thousands were greeted by ominous messages demanding ransom payment to decrypt their files, and news of the attacks spread nearly as fast as the attacks themselves. But, in my opinion, one of the broader consequences of those dark days of … [Read more...]
Ransomware Infects Norsk Hydro – Security Byte
At the end of every year, the WatchGuard Threat Lab predicts what types of cyber threats you should expect in the coming year. For 2019, one of our bolder predictions was to expect ransomware to target industrial control systems (ICS). Well, that prediction may have already hit with a ransomware attack against Norsk Hydro. Recently, this global aluminum smelting company … [Read more...]
Ransomware Attack: Melbourne, Australia
According this this Tripwire article, two Melbourne-based businesses have been hit with cyber attacks. One, Cabrini Hospital in Malvern, Melbourne, confirmed it was infected with ransomware. Some reports even indicate that they have paid the ransom, though some files continue to be inaccessible. The other business, Toyota Australia, confirmed the cyber attack to be malware but … [Read more...]
The Top Cyber Threats Businesses Face Today
As 2018 comes to a close and we look ahead toward the new year, now is the time for reflection and planning. And for businesses of all sizes and industries, cyber security should be a major topic of discussion through this process. When it comes to information security, there isn’t a company out there that can afford not to ask the tough questions. When was the last time you … [Read more...]
