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Ransomware Offers Decryption Keys if Victim Educates Themselves on Cyber Security

Kayla Elliott / January 5, 2017

Ransomware, malware that encrypts your files and holds them for ransom, has taken an interesting turn. Typically after encryption, the cyber criminals make a payment demand in order for the decryption keys to be sent to the victim. However, a new ransomware has hit the market that makes a slightly different demand. Ransomware Offers Free […]

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Ransomware – What is it?

Kayla Elliott / January 3, 2017

Ransomware, or malicious software that encrypts your files, holding them hostage until you pay the ransom demand, took the IT world by storm in 2016. On many different platforms, I have read about PC users falling victim to ransomware. Many of these cases are certainly true; however some I have found are actually support scams,

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Bitcoin Value Increases Almost 25% In Less Than 30 Days

Kayla Elliott / December 28, 2016

Bitcoin Value Skyrockets Bitcoin, the non-traceable currency used in many cybercrimes, has been inflated. As of December 27, 2016 the currency reached an all time high of $936. This means one bitcoin is almost $1,000! After reviewing the graph below, provided by Spiceworks, you will see the hike in value, and just how much it

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Bulgarian Man Accused of GozNym Malware Distribution is Extradited to US

Kayla Elliott / December 22, 2016

And Justice For All? Typically when it comes to cyber criminals, we get the feeling there isn’t much the government can or will do to find them. This is because a majority of the time the attacks are coming from overseas and are incredibly difficult to track. This is also what the hackers rely on

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Another California Medical Center Struck With Ransomware

Kayla Elliott / December 21, 2016

Ransomware Strikes Another California Medical Center This has been a rough year for California medical institutions being victimized by ransomware. Another medical facility, East Valley Community Health Center, located in West Covina was struck with ransomware in October of 2016. Reports by Health Data Management state the facilities computer systems were fixed within a day of the

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Why Ransomware Continues to Spread

Kayla Elliott / December 21, 2016

2016 – The Year of Ransomware CIO from IDG recently published an article regarding the upswing our nation has seen in ransomware infections in 2016. It is without a doubt, 2016 has been the year of ransomware. However, very little headway has been made to prevent future infections. It seems the common consensus is to throw

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Ransomware Holds South Carolina Police Department Files Hostage

Kayla Elliott / December 21, 2016

Mount Pleasant Police Department, located in South Carolina, were the most recent victims of a ransomware attack. The infection took place on December 12, 2016. According to Post and Courier, the law enforcement agency was able to restore their files using their backup systems. Therefore, they did not end up paying the ransom demands. To

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Ransomware: The Top Security Concern Among IT Pros for 2017

Erin Allen / December 13, 2016

Unfortunately, ransomware isn’t going anywhere. In fact, we predict the cases to only increase in the upcoming year, and the IT pros agree.

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Henry County Hit with Ransomware, Leaving 18,000 Voters as Victims

Erin Allen / December 8, 2016

Henry County, located in northwestern Ohio, was recently infected with ransomware, ultimately affecting nearly 18,000 voters in the area.

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Ransomware Distributor Arrested at Russian Airport

Erin Allen / December 6, 2016

Earlier this month, the ransomware suspect known as Pornopoker was arrested at the Domodedovo International Airport near Moscow for suspicion of distribution of ransomware.

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