New Amazon Ransomware Attack—‘Recovery Impossible’ Without Payment
Threat researchers have identified a new “recovery impossible” ransomware campaign targeting Amazon Web Services. Here’s what you need to know.
Missing Link: 35 years of ransomware – It began with a simple floppy disk
A simple floppy disk in the then common 5.25 inch format with the inscription "AIDS Information – Introductory Diskette 2.0" ...
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Windows includes built-in ransomware protection. Here’s how to turn it on
Ransomware is nasty stuff. This type of malware encrypts files on your PC so that you can’t access them—unless you pay the attacker to unlock the data. In other words, your files are held ...
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Ransomware on ESXi: The Mechanization of Virtualized Attacks
In 2024, ransomware attacks targeting VMware ESXi servers reached alarming levels, with the average ransom demand ...
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Immutable Backups: How They Work and Why State and Local Agencies Need Them
Air-gapped, unalterable copies of files and data enhance cyber resilience and minimize exposure to ransomware attacks.
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Act fast to blunt a new ransomware attack on AWS S3 buckets
A threat actor is leveraging AWS’s own encryption against victim firms with no way out except paying for decryption keys, ...
Ransomware abuses Amazon AWS feature to encrypt S3 buckets
A new ransomware campaign encrypts Amazon S3 buckets using AWS's Server-Side Encryption with Customer Provided Keys (SSE-C) ...
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Backup technology explained: The fundamentals of enterprise backup
We look at backup and its role in enterprise data protection, including what to backup and how often, RPO and RTO, full and ...
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Python-Based Malware Powers RansomHub Ransomware to Exploit Network Flaws
Python backdoor delivers RansomHub ransomware after SocGholish exploits outdated WordPress SEO plugins. Impact: lateral ...
Codefinger ransomware encrypts Amazon S3 buckets
The Codefinger ransomware encrypts data in Amazon S3 buckets. There are many AWS access points circulating on the darknet ...
CrashPlan Partners with Ontrack to Deliver Enhanced Data Resiliency to Over 50,000 Businesses
CrashPlan, the leader in data protection and resiliency, today announced a new partnership with data management and recovery provider Ontrack. Through this partnership, Ontrack will offer its 50,000+ ...