Ransomware: The rise of Misfortune 500 businesses

Far too many executives and employees think ransomware is a nuisance delivered via an obviously fake phishing email. This misconception leaves companies exposed to attack. Ransomware has become a commodity threat that fosters new tools and technologies; skills and expertise and reputations carrying menacing “street cred.” Unfortunately, technology is sold as a service; skills and expertise are leased across criminal organizations and reputations now ensure victim firms pay six or seven figure ransoms. We’ve witnessed … More →
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