Category: Threats

Dive into our detailed coverage of various Cyber Threats. Understand the nature of different cyberattacks and how to protect your organization from them.

October 16, 2020

5 Ransomware Statistics Every MSP Should Know

Courtney Heinbach

As ransomware continues to expand and evolve across the world, it’s imperative to understand the growing threat. This past year has brought forward many challenges for businesses, and cyber risk is a constant concern for managed service providers (MSPs) and their small and medium business (SMB) clients. Here are some recent ransomware findings that shed light on the risks MSPs and their clients face.

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September 02, 2020

Comprehensive Ransomware Protection for MSPs

Christian Kane

Ransomware protection begins with end-user education, perimeter protection, and antivirus software. However, if a victim falls prey to a social engineering attack, they’re essentially opening the door for ransomware to enter a network.

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August 17, 2020

What is Ransomware?

Annie Stroud

As a managed service provider (MSP), you know that ransomware attacks are increasing daily. More and more businesses are being crippled by the devastating effects of these attacks and they are showing no signs of slowing down.

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January 21, 2020

How Ransomware and HIPAA Compliance Intersect

Tobias Geisler Mesevage

Healthcare organizations are an attractive cyber target for ransomware attacks.

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August 06, 2019

What Is a DDoS Attack?

George Rouse

A DDoS or distributed denial of service attack is a type of cyberattack in which the attackers use a large number of internet-connected devices to target a server or system. Learn how DDoS attacks are performed.

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May 14, 2019

Developing an Effective Regime to Back up Your SQL Server

Tobias Geisler Mesevage

Protect one of your organization’s most important assets by following some of these SQL Server backup best practices.

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October 18, 2018

Ransomware News: WannaCry Attack Costs NHS Over $100 Million

Chris Brunau

Over a year after the initial ransomware attack, WannaCry is still making headlines and causing residual damage.

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July 01, 2016

Ransomware Roundup: Bart, Cerber, and CryptXXX

Chris Brunau

Not one, but three new forms of ransomware are making headlines this week.

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April 13, 2016

Jigsaw Ransomware: Anything But A Game

Chris Brunau

“Your computer files have been encrypted. Your photos, videos, documents, etc… But don’t worry! I have not deleted them, yet.”

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