Ransomware enters a network through specific entry points known as attack vectors. Phishing, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) exploits, and software vulnerabilities are the most frequent culprits.  In this guide, we’ll explore five attack vectors, along with defense tactics to limit...

According to the 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report from Verizon, ransomware was present in 44% of all analyzed breaches over the past year — a sharp increase from 32% in 2024.  When an infection occurs, the first step is to...

Akira is a sophisticated, human-operated Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation that targets both Windows and Linux systems. It frequently exploits vulnerabilities in Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to encrypt critical data and exfiltrate sensitive files for double extortion.  If you have discovered files...

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has taken decisive action against the financial infrastructure fueling the global ransomware epidemic.  Per AP News, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Russian national Sergey Ivanov and the payment processor...

The Washington Post has confirmed it was the victim of a significant data breach, exposing the highly sensitive personal and financial information of nearly 10,000 current and former employees and contractors.  The attack has been linked to the Clop ransomware...

Double-extortion ransomware is an attack where criminals both encrypt your files and steal (exfiltrate) your data. Triple-extortion simply adds a third layer of pressure such as a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack or harassment to your clients or staff. It’s simply...

A decade-old bug in the Linux kernel is now being actively used by ransomware groups to gain full root control of a server, according to a new warning from CISA.  This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-1086, is exceptionally dangerous because it...

In 2024, about 59% of organizations were hit by ransomware, per a report from Sophos — and while that number is shocking, it’s actually slightly lower than the numbers for 2023.  For bad actors, ransomware is a lucrative business, and...

Recovering a lost cryptocurrency wallet depends entirely on whether you have your seed phrase. This 12 to 24-word phrase is the master key to your assets, and if you have it, the recovery process is generally straightforward.  If you have...

You’re dealing with a ransomware infection. Is there any chance of recovery?  That depends on the type of ransomware (or variant) and its sophistication. However, as bad actors have become more capable, so have cryptanalysts — and we’ve successfully restored...