These Are The States Most At Risk For Ransomware Attacks

These Are The States Most At Risk For Ransomware Attacks

Worried Businessman Looking At Laptop With Ransomware Word On The Screen At The Workplace getty Ransomware attacks on are the rise. Data published earlier this month by Proofpoint found that ransomware demands have spiked by 320 percent over the last year. Payments are also on the rise as many victims find themselves in the unenviable and untenable position of being forced to pay simply to regain access to their essential systems. With more work going…

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Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: DHS chief wants to fight another ‘epidemic’ – hackers holding data hostage

Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: DHS chief wants to fight another ‘epidemic’ – hackers holding data hostage

“We are currently fighting not only the covid-19 pandemic, but also an epidemic that is spreading through cyberspace: ransomware,” DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said at the President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition. Mayorkas’s comments came as DHS announced $25 million in cybersecurity grants to put cybersecurity at the top of the agency’s agenda as a part of a larger security initiative.  “With this funding, state and local grant recipients can conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, strengthen their ‘dot…

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Millions Affected by Malware Attributed to Android Barcode-Scanning App  | McAfee Blogs Millions Affected by Malware Attributed to Android Barcode-Scanning App | McAfee Blog

Millions Affected by Malware Attributed to Android Barcode-Scanning App  | McAfee Blogs Millions Affected by Malware Attributed to Android Barcode-Scanning App | McAfee Blog

We’ve all come to a realization that we don’t go anywhere without our phone. It’s a utility that helps us navigate our daily lives: directions, schedules, shopping, discounts, banking, and so on. And as our reliance on our smartphone continues to grow, it’s no wonder that hackers have taken notice. This time, it’s another case of an app gone rogue. Innocent Scanner Turned Malware Super-Spreader With over 10 million downloads, the Barcode Scanner app provided…

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Hang Up on Hackers: Protect Yourself from Mobile App Video Conferencing Vulnerabilities | McAfee Blogs Protect Yourself from Mobile App Video Conferencing Vulnerabilities | McAfee Blog

Hang Up on Hackers: Protect Yourself from Mobile App Video Conferencing Vulnerabilities | McAfee Blogs Protect Yourself from Mobile App Video Conferencing Vulnerabilities | McAfee Blog

Hang Up on Hackers: Protect Yourself from Mobile App Video Conferencing Vulnerabilities Whether they’re attending regular work meetings or catching up with extended family across the globe, many people leverage video conferencing to better connect with others – a process that will likely continue as our world only becomes more digital. But as the rapid adoption of video conferencing tools and apps occurs, potential threats to online safety emerge. Agora is one of these tools for connection. The…

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Affected by a Data Breach? Here Are 5 Security Steps You Should Take | McAfee Blog

Affected by a Data Breach? Here Are 5 Security Steps You Should Take | McAfee Blog

Affected by a Data Breach? Here Are Security Steps You Should Take We share personal information with companies for multiple reasons: to pay for takeout at our favorite restaurant, to check into a hotel, or to collect rewards at the local coffee shop.  While using a credit card is convenient, it actually gives away more personal data than we may realize. ShinyHunters Breach Last week, the hacker, ShinyHunters, leaked information from companies including Pixlr.com, Bonobos.com,…

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ShinyHunters Exposes Over 125 Million Online Credentials | McAfee Blogs ShinyHunters Exposes Over 125 Million Online Credentials  | McAfee Blog

ShinyHunters Exposes Over 125 Million Online Credentials | McAfee Blogs ShinyHunters Exposes Over 125 Million Online Credentials  | McAfee Blog

ShinyHunters Exposes Over 125 Million Online Credentials   Meet ShinyHunters, a hacker who recently leaked 10 new databases this past month from companies including: • Pixlr.com• Bonobos.com• Wognai.com• Tesspring.com• Tunedglobal.com• Buyucoin.com• Wappalyzer.com• Chqbook.com• Rooter.io• MeetMindful.com But this isn’t the first time they’ve made headlines. It all started in May of 2020 when ShinyHunters attempted to sell several stolen databases on the Dark Web. They also leaked several other databases between April and July.  In October, they…

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