How System Recovery Can Help Companies Following Cyberattacks
How System Recovery Can Help Companies Following Cyberattacks Chris Swagler | January 29th, 2024With technology playing an important role in today’s business landscape, companies can’t afford to be offline for extended periods following a severe cyberattack. Users will quickly become frustrated and may flock to competitors if companies’ digital products and services are unavailable […]
Triple Extortion Ransomware: A Growing Cybersecurity Threat
Triple Extortion Ransomware: A Growing Cybersecurity Threat Chris Swagler | November 8th, 2023A menacing new player has emerged in the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats – triple extortion ransomware. This insidious cyberattack takes the traditional ransomware approach and cranks it up several notches, making it even more difficult for victims. This article delves into […]
Warning Issued About Zero-Day Vulnerability Used by Ransomware Groups
Warning Issued About Zero-Day Vulnerability Used by Ransomware Groups Chris Swagler | October 26th, 2023In a recent security alert, Cisco has raised concerns regarding a zero-day vulnerability, denoted as CVE-2023-20269, which poses a significant threat to its Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) systems. Ransomware gangs exploit this […]
Ransomware Defense: A Guide to Preparation and Response
Ransomware attacks have emerged as a significant menace to organizations across various sectors. From renowned enterprises to educational institutions, no entity is immune to the potential of falling victim to these malicious assaults. In 2022 alone, several high-profile entities, including the San Francisco 49ers, Cisco, Macmillan Publishers, Rackspace Technology, and the Los Angeles Unified School […]
Report Cyberattacks Within 4 Days Now Required by SEC to U.S. Companies
In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity in the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced groundbreaking regulations requiring public companies to disclose any cyberattacks and security breaches within four days promptly. This landmark decision aims to enhance transparency and protect investors and stakeholders from potential risks associated with cyber threats. With […]
How MDR Solutions Can Increase Speed From Intrusion to Detection and Response
How MDR Solutions Can Increase Speed From Intrusion to Detection and Response Chris Swagler | June 20th, 2023 Today’s companies frequently play defense while threat operators are already in their midst. According to research, a threat operator’s median average dwell period (the time between infiltration and detection) went from 11 days in 2020 to […]
Data Backups Are More Effective Than Paying Ransom to Recover Data
Data Backups Are More Effective Than Paying Ransom to Recover Data Chris Swagler | May 29th, 2023Because ransomware threat actors want to spend as little time as possible within companies’ systems, their encryption is shoddy and frequently corrupts their data. Restoring data after paying ransoms is often a more expensive task for companies than […]
Why It’s Important for Business to Have Managed Detection and Response
Why It’s Important for Business to Have Managed Detection and Response Chris Swagler | June 8th, 2022One thing remains constant in the ever-changing technology environment: the cyber threat landscape is dynamic and a major source of risk for business owners. Choosing a cybersecurity company with Managed Detection and Response services is important when it […]
