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Ransomware

Massive Data Breach Hits WideOpenWest, Hackers Claim Control and Leak Customer Data In a concerning escalation of cybersecurity threats targeting major service providers, a previously unknown ransomware group named Arkana Security has claimed responsibility for a substantial security breach at WideOpenWest (WoW), one of America’s largest cable operators and internet […]

WoW Hit by Massive Breach as Arkana Ransomware Exposes Weak ...

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Ransomware and tagged Dispersive Invi Grid WideOpenWest on March 27, 2025 by Steven Bowcut

By Zachary Amos, Features Editor at ReHack In today’s cyber landscape, preparedness is a virtue and a necessity. One vital tool for enhancing cybersecurity readiness is the ransomware tabletop exercise. This simulated experience enables individuals and organizations to assess their vulnerabilities and improve their response strategies before an attack occurs. The […]

How to Conduct a Ransomware Tabletop Exercise

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Ransomware on September 20, 2023 by Editorial Staff

By Ryan Estes, Intrusion Analyst, WatchGuard Technologies Ransomware is a rapidly accelerating problem for organizations around the globe, with schools, hospitals, small businesses, and local governments all in the crosshairs. Last year’s ransomware attack on the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Canada showed that any organization can be a […]

3 Emerging Ransomware Trends That Security Teams Must Heed

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor Ransomware and tagged WatchGuard Technologies on July 4, 2023 by Editorial Staff

By Zachary Amos, Features Editor at ReHack Ransomware continues to be an issue for many companies because it halts operations and can result in high costs. While attackers often change how they target systems, they usually rely on old methods because they’re the most effective. Organizations can stay secure as long […]

Top 7 Ransomware Attack Vectors to Watch

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor Ransomware on May 24, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Recruiting North American Channels Program Partners By: Peter R. Kelley BullWall, a global leader in ransomware containment, is bringing its patented ransomware “kill switch” Ransom Care into North America following strong success in Europe. Ransom Care is field proven to block ransomware from data sources in seconds and disable “patient […]

BullWall Brings Proven Ransomware “Kill Switch” to North American Market

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor Ransomware and tagged BullWall on May 2, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Token is a groundbreaking provider of secure, wearable authentication solutions designed to be the most outstanding user convenience for the ultimate protection against ransomware and data breaches. The company has been making waves in the tech industry for its innovative approach to security. It recently announced a $30 million investment […]

Token Secures $30 Million in Funding To Introduce Its Advanced ...

This entry was posted in Biometrics Cybersecurity Industry News Ransomware and tagged Token on April 24, 2023 by Steven Bowcut

By Dr. Darren Williams, CEO and Founder of BlackFog The average cost of ransomware attacks increased by 71% this year, reaching an all-time high of nearly $1 million per attack. To make matters worse, tactics like double extortion have also increased exponentially, with 80% of ransomware attacks last year involving […]

Why We Need a New Approach to Manage the Golden ...

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor Ransomware and tagged BlackFog on November 19, 2022 by Editorial Staff

By Apu Pavithran, Founder and CEO of Hexnode Every story has a villain and a hero. On 3rd October 2022, when the world was celebrating National Techies Day, the ransomware attack on CommonSpirit Health, a Chicago-based system that operates 142 hospitals, stole the day’s show. Putting lives at stake, ransomware […]

How Digitally Malnourished Are Your Healthcare Kiosks?

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor Ransomware and tagged Hexnode on November 7, 2022 by Editorial Staff

In Episode S3E8, our guest is Corey Nachreiner, Chief Security Officer at WatchGuard Technologies. Corey is a front-line cybersecurity expert for nearly two decades; he regularly contributes to security publications and speaks internationally at leading industry trade shows like RSA. He has written thousands of security alerts and educational articles. […]

10 Keys to Preventing Ransomware

This entry was posted in Podcast Ransomware and tagged WatchGuard on August 16, 2021 by Steven Bowcut

By Cyril James The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about an unprecedented crisis in the cybersecurity environment and has confined people to their homes. As a result, work from home has taken precedence, and organizations have adapted quickly to this new change to enable employees to work from home. This has […]

How to Manage Ransomware Attacks against Your Remote Workforce

This entry was posted in Guest Contributor Ransomware and tagged SecureTriad on June 30, 2021 by Editorial Staff

By Devin Partida, Editor-in-Chief, ReHack.com Ransomware is an ever-prevalent threat to leaders in various industries. The most severe attacks force people at affected organizations to use pen-and-paper methods and take all digital platforms offline. Here’s a closer look at the current ransomware situation and what it means for business owners and […]

The Ransomware Landscape of 2021

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor Ransomware on May 25, 2021 by Editorial Staff