A Brief History of CryptoJacking
Crypto-jacking, also known as Browser-based cryptocurrency mining, has made a surprising comeback in 2020. According to Symantec's Threat Landscape Trends…
Data Leak Websites and Major Ransomware Groups: A Brief History
Unfortunately, for the victims of cybercrime, larger ransomware gangs have gotten into the habit of creating so-called "leak sites" where…
The Ethics of Ransomware Reporting? Why are companies risking potential penalties from the Securities and Exchange Commission in an effort to hide cyberattacks?
Why are companies risking potential penalties from the Securities and Exchange Commission (or SEC), in an effort to hide cyberattacks?…
Back-to-School Season Disrupted by Ransomware, Zoom Bombing & Other Cyber Intrusions
As a result of Cyberattacks, several school systems have had to delay the new school year. In September of 2020,…
International Hacking Efforts Target COVID-19 Research and the 2020 U.S. Election
Reports in Summer of 2020 indicated that Russia attempted to steal COVID-19 vaccine research from facilities in the U.S., UK,…
Hackers Target Political Supporters with Phishing Scams & Emotet Malware
A new phishing campaign is targeting supporters of President Donald Trump with a banking Trojan. This new politically targeted campaign…
Ways Cybercriminals are Trying to Steal Your Vote
The US election is just around the corner and candidates are battling over issues that include the Supreme Court, the…
A DDoS Campaign is Extorting Businesses Posing as Fancy Bear & Lazarus Hacker Group
Recently, a new wave of attacks based around a unique form of misdirection has focused on digital extortion. In October…
The Infamous Hacker Group Maze Claims They Are Shutting Down Its Ransomware Operations
The Maze hacking gang that began operating in May of 2019 is thought to be shutting down its operations. The…
RansomExx Ransomware Expands its Reach to Linux Machines and Attacks Brazilian Courts
In November of 2020, RansomExx was involved in the attacks against Brazil's Superior Court of Justice. Also, the RansomExx ransomware…
