The rising instances of ransomware attacks is harrowing to say the least. Attackers seek to achieve quick financial gains through the use of this tactic and to be frank, it is working. This blog provides some solutions to help you avoid becoming the next ransomware victim.
Cyber Extortion: Ransomware vs Extortionware
Ransomware's sister threats are a different form of cyber crime called cyber blackmail or cyber extortion. Blackmail doesn't necessarily involve sophisticated technology. But ransomware and cyber extortion typically do. While these two types of malware share common themes, they also differ in key respects. What's the difference between ransomware and extortionware? And what can you do to prevent your company from becoming a victim of cyber crime?
Hacking Humans with Nanotechnology
Hacking humans with nanotechnology may sound like a concept from a futuristic science fiction novel or movie, but the truth is, it's not that far off and it could be the next big cyberthreat. If you thought data breaches involving your social security number or credit card information were scary, imagine the ramifications nanotechnology hacking.