Ransomware

ransomware attacks impact more than their target victims

Ransomware attacks impact more than their target victim

Last week Kronos (now Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG)) announced that they were hit by a ransomware attack that is likely to keep their system offline for weeks. As a major human resources management company, they provide services like payroll, timekeeping, etc. to other companies. Because so many companies rely on Kronos’s services, they are feeling the …

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Navigating the Unique Challenges of Education Cybersecurity

How do you maintain an environment that is both open and secure? Many professionals who work in education cybersecurity have to answer this question, but it seems to be a catch-22. Typically, colleges and universities value a collaborative environment. At the same time, education is unlike nearly every other industry in the sheer volume of …

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WannaCry Ransomware – How Scrutinizer Customers Can Reduce Risk

Over the last few days, there has been a whirlwind of global activity surrounding the WannaCry ransomware attack. I wanted to share a short list of facts surrounding the attack and the way that Scrutinizer has been used by both Plixer and our customers to gain visibility, run reports based on historical data, and reduce …

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New Netflix Scam Preys on Penny-Pinching Pirates

A new Netflix scam infects those trying to create fake login credentials to the popular television streaming service. Somewhere in the last two decades, television grew into a medium full of acclaimed, thoughtful content. Now there is so much content scattered across different vendors that we’re likely to subscribe to several streaming services, and the …

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