Strapping into the world of cyber insurance, you expect thrills and chills, but ransomware? That’s a corkscrew no one saw coming. It’s like ordering a salad and finding a cheeseburger. According to some eggheads, having cyber insurance doesn’t necessarily make victims more likely to pay ransoms. Who knew? Climbing the steep hill of digital fraud,…
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Ransomware and AI
Ah, ransomware, the digital underworld’s mob shakedown, but without the charm of a well-dressed gangster. Now, I don’t want to get off on a rant here, but let’s talk about the role of AI and ML in ransomware protection. It’s a high-stakes game of chess where both sides are using the same pieces, but one…
The Bad Kardashian of the Cybersecurity World
Let’s s dive into the wild, wacky, and downright nefarious world of LockBit ransomware, the digital equivalent of a cat burglar with a PhD in cryptography and a minor in “how to ruin your day.” **Prevalence and Impact**: Picture this: It’s 2022, and LockBit is the life of the ransomware party, hogging the spotlight as…
Fighting Off Ransomware With Today’s Tech
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, ransomware has proven to be the proverbial cockroach of the digital world. It’s been around for decades, and despite our best efforts, it’s still here, still causing trouble. According to the latest dispatch from the Fortinet 2023 Global Ransomware Report, two-thirds of organizations have found themselves in the…
Rustbucket
Let’s talk about this RustBucket malware. Now, I don’t know about you, but when I hear “RustBucket,” I’m thinking of my old ’78 Chevy, not some high-tech cyber weapon. But hey, who am I to judge the naming conventions of North Korean hackers? So, this RustBucket, it’s a piece of malware that’s been causing a…
Cyber Roadmap 