Once upon a time, cybercrime was the work of a few geniuses symbolized by a hooded silhouette and glamorized as vigilantes in dramas like Mr. Robot (IMDb 8.5/10). They assumed the role of super-heroes pretending to save humanity from corrupt … Continue reading
Overview In a hacking attack against the gasoline pipeline owned by Colonial, on May 7, 2021, ransomware was the culprit–a type of malicious software that, when installed on a computer system, encrypts targeted files and requests a ransom to unlock … Continue reading
Ransomware attacks are a significant threat to any business which stores electronic data. The FBI reported 2,500 incidents of ransomware attacks in 2020. A total of $350 million was paid to hackers to reverse these attacks. Payments are mainly in … Continue reading
The U.S. government considers industrial control systems critical infrastructure, and many industries are now part of this designation. Examples include oil pipelines and refineries, water treatment plants, and electricity. Industrial control systems cybersecurity is being discussed more and more because … Continue reading
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts the computer’s files, preventing users from accessing them. It then demands payment in exchange for decrypting these files. The ransom note will often offer a decryption key if payment is made within … Continue reading
Once in a while, a cybersecurity-related story breaks out that causes us to do whatever it takes to ensure we’re not the next victim. The most recent example of this is the case of the “unclaimed Mac computer,” in which … Continue reading
It’s no secret that information technology and medicine have become inseparable. Hardware, software, and data must not only work in unison but undergo routine updating and maintenance by qualified IT engineers. Failure to do so can have grave consequences, as … Continue reading
