Tag: Ransomware

November 25, 2020

Downtime: The True Cost of a Ransomware Attack

Courtney Heinbach

Downtime is a common, yet unanticipated side effect of a successful ransomware attack. Without the right solutions in place to get business operations back up and running, downtime is virtually inevitable.

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November 06, 2020

Common Types of Ransomware

Courtney Heinbach

Ransomware strains are always evolving. Here’s a list of the most common types business are currently facing.

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October 16, 2020

5 Ransomware Statistics Every MSP Should Know

Courtney Heinbach

As ransomware continues to expand and evolve across the world, it’s imperative to understand the growing threat. This past year has brought forward many challenges for businesses, and cyber risk is a constant concern for managed service providers (MSPs) and their small and medium business (SMB) clients. Here are some recent ransomware findings that shed light on the risks MSPs and their clients face.

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September 02, 2020

Comprehensive Ransomware Protection for MSPs

Christian Kane

Ransomware protection begins with end-user education, perimeter protection, and antivirus software. However, if a victim falls prey to a social engineering attack, they’re essentially opening the door for ransomware to enter a network.

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August 17, 2020

What is Ransomware?

Annie Stroud

As a managed service provider (MSP), you know that ransomware attacks are increasing daily. More and more businesses are being crippled by the devastating effects of these attacks and they are showing no signs of slowing down.

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October 18, 2018

Ransomware News: WannaCry Attack Costs NHS Over $100 Million

Chris Brunau

Over a year after the initial ransomware attack, WannaCry is still making headlines and causing residual damage.

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July 01, 2016

Ransomware Roundup: Bart, Cerber, and CryptXXX

Chris Brunau

Not one, but three new forms of ransomware are making headlines this week.

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April 13, 2016

Jigsaw Ransomware: Anything But A Game

Chris Brunau

“Your computer files have been encrypted. Your photos, videos, documents, etc… But don’t worry! I have not deleted them, yet.”

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March 11, 2016

Mac Ransomware: What You Need To Know

Chris Brunau

We all know the saying – ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ – but that may no longer apply in the IT world.

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