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Deep Web. Dark Web. Ransomware. Tor. Illegal activities. Bitcoin. A cursory search of the first two terms would reveal a range of web pages, all talking about the next four terms. The mystery and suspense the deep and dark...
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Quick Heal has detected an ongoing ransomware attack. This post outlines the important steps you must take to protect your computer(s) against this threat. What to do to stay safe from the attack? Most of the steps mentioned below...
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In 2018, the line between physical and digital world is increasingly blurring. Today, no business can solely operate in just the physical sphere. The emergence of connected technologies means every company, big or small, has some digital functions. No doubt, the...
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Thanks to the widespread coverage that the WannaCry and the Petya attacks received in 2017, ransomware is no longer an unknown or misunderstood terms, especially for those whose work revolves around handling cybersecurity. In fact, ransomware – which basically refers to...
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In Jan 2018, Greenfield, Indiana-based Hancock Health (healthcare network) was attacked by SamSam ransomware. It encrypted the files containing patients’ data which disrupted their critical services. Even though SamSam is not a new ransomware, it has evolved over a...
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Cryptocurrency is the current buzzword of this day and age. Not a day goes by when there’s not a news item about cryptocurrency, either with warnings about its danger or breathless coverage of its fluctuating value. Without doubt, it’s...
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The dangers that cyber threats pose have never been as apparent as now. High-profile organizations have been at the receiving end, there has been both reputational and financial damage and brand equity has been hit. One thing is clear:...
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2017 was a highly eventful year for cybersecurity experts as they incessantly kept combating the proliferating security incidents with considerable success. While a few incidents grabbed the headlines, a majority of cyber-attacks went unannounced. Now in 2018, it seems...
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Although there aren’t many predefined standards for naming malware and vulnerabilities, they are often segregated according to the genre, impact and even malicious functionalities. Moreover, giving unique names to the vulnerabilities is nearly impossible due to the expansive conglomerate...
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The deadline for General Data Protection Regulation compliance is fast approaching, and every global organization must be well prepared for embracing this change. If an enterprise is directly or indirectly associated with the European Union, it should be mindful...