Ransomware Explained: What It Is, Examples, and Prevention Strategies Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that encrypts the victim’s data or locks them out of their system, demanding payment (usually in cryptocurrency) to restore access. It has become one of the most prevalent and financially damaging cyber threats today. What is Ransomware? At …
Introduction Many small business owners assume they’re too insignificant to attract cybercriminals. After all, why would hackers bother with a company that has a few employees and modest revenue? The reality, however, is quite the opposite. Small businesses are prime targets for cyberattacks, and the reasons may surprise you. The “It Won’t Happen to Me” …
Received wisdom regarding email security says – don’t trust email. Email is an unauthenticated, unreliable messaging service. The general advice was, and still is, use strong passwords, block spammers, don’t trust unrecognised sources and verify requests even from trusted entities. Email hasn’t gone away and the stakes are ever higher as email has become an …