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In recent times, ransomware like WannaCry and Petya have infiltrated thousands of computers across the globe, crippled operations of at least a handful of enterprises and government agencies, and have so far proved to be an intractable problem. Their...Information Technology, Network Security & Cybersecurity Updates
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Cyber breaches are a threat to almost all kinds of businesses. Many large organizations establish elaborate policies and deploy sophisticated technology to ensure security of their infrastructure as well as their data. Smaller companies and start-ups, however, are different....
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Ransomware attacks affect every industry; however, the healthcare industry is highly vulnerable to them simply because of the severity of risk involved. A ransomware attack may impact either the critical services or the administrative services of a hospital or...
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A ransomware attack can paralyze the functioning of an enterprise if they are unprepared. Over the years ransomware has become the most malicious attack faced by enterprises. In this attack, hackers hold your data hostage and demand a ransom...
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What’s the latest threat that keeps security administrators awake at night these days? Chances are, that the most definitive answer would be either “WannaCry” or “Petya”, or both. But why are these two breeds of malware so fearsome? What’s...
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Earlier this week, a new variant of Petya Ransomware was spotted which was creating havoc all over Europe as well as major parts of Asia including India. The major target for Petya has been Ukraine as its major banks...
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Regulation is the innovation Any data protection law is mostly drafted with a certain amount of jargon and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is no different. Many of us can hear the clock tick as the European Union is set...
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Unless you live in a cave, you would definitely know what is a ransomware. It is a malware that is keeping Internet users awake at nights and restless during the day. It does not strike with a warning, and...
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Quick Heal Security Labs has come across a new strain of Petya Ransomware that is affecting users globally. This clearly looks like early signs of a new ransomware attack that is spreading fast across the globe. Currently we have...
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AVLab is an independent organization that conducts tests on security software for corporate networks and individual user devices. These tests are conducted by using malicious software, tools, and bypassing security techniques that are used in real cyberattacks. In April...