The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) now ranks ransomware as “among the most troubling cyber threats” due to the strong increase in recent months. Not only are ransomware attacks increasing in
Technology specialty insurer Hiscox has announced a combined cyber protection and general liability risk protection product called Healthcare Threat Protect. This new product is designed to bridge the gap between
Despite a rise in the frequency and severity of cyber-attacks, businesses both large and small believe they are doing enough to mitigate the effects of a data breach. While high-profile
Online hackers have leaked personal emails sent by former Secretary of State Colin Powell labeling Trump a “national disgrace” and an “international Pariah.” When confronted about the leaked emails, Powell
According to the Department of Homeland Security, 31 percent of all cyber-attacks targeted small businesses, and nearly 59 percent of small and medium-sized U.S. businesses do not have a contingency
Dropbox recently discovered a massive data breach resulting in 68 million compromised username and password credentials, further endangering the company’s reputation on cybersecurity. But due to the manner in which
With ransomware attacks on the rise, the FBI now strongly encourages organizations to back up their data. While this can help consumers and businesses avoid having to pay the ransom
According to a recent Cybersecurity Ventures report, the costs of global cybercrime will double that of 2015 with figures rising up to $6 trillion annually by 2021. These costs include,
Ordinarily cybercriminals are very tough to track down, meaning sentencing one is a rare occasion. However, one of 2016’s most popular cybercriminals, known by his handle Guccifer, has been caught
The House Oversight Committee majority staff released a massive report on Tuesday criticizing OPM agency leaders for failing to protect sensitive records for more than 20 million current and former
