May 22, 2017 A Real Tearjerker: Patch Problems Drive WannaCry Worries 3 min read - While Microsoft could have slowed the spread of WannaCry, the real problem lies in the widespread practice of deploying outdated software and systems.
Endpoint May 18, 2017 How Basic Endpoint Patching Helps Protect Against Ransomware and Other Attacks 5 min read - Effective defense against large-scale ransomware attacks such as WannaCry starts with basic endpoint protection and patch management.
May 17, 2017 Don’t WannaCry No More: Ridding Ransomware With IBM MaaS360 With Watson 3 min read - MaaS360 cognitive UEM allows you to manage all endpoints from a single platform, making it easy to keep all systems current with software updates.
Intelligence & Analytics May 17, 2017 Lessons Learned From the WannaCry Ransomware Attack and Many Others That Preceded It 3 min read - The best strategy to defend against the WannaCry ransomware attack and similar events is to adopt tools to prevent them from occurring in the first place.
May 16, 2017 Protect Against the WannaCry Ransomware Attack With IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence With QRadar 4 min read - Organizations affected by the WannaCry ransomware attack can leverage IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence with QRadar to mitigate this unprecedented threat.
May 15, 2017 Locky’s Distributors Launch Jaff Ransomware 2 min read - Jaff ransomware is a new variant from the authors of Locky. It works in a similar manner, but is much more expensive for its victims.
May 15, 2017 Growing Ransomware Risk Requires Stronger Security Controls 2 min read - According to new research, IT professionals must implement stronger security controls to combat the growing threat of ransomware.
Malware May 14, 2017 WannaCry Ransomware Spreads Across the Globe, Makes Organizations Wanna Cry About Microsoft Vulnerability 8 min read - The operators of malware known as WannaCry/WanaCrypt0r 2.0 are believed to have caused the biggest ransomware attack ever recorded.
May 10, 2017 Fatboy Ransomware Targets Users With Big Mac Index 2 min read - Fatboy ransomware recently added location-based pricing along with extra service for cybercriminals looking for ransomware-as-a-service.
Fraud Protection May 3, 2017 The Increasing Sophistication of the Tech Support Scam 2 min read - It may be the oldest trick in the book, but the tech support scam remains a popular method among fraudsters, according to a recent report.