Firms Warned Over Rise of ‘Ransomware Gangs’ After Travelex Attack
The cyberattack on foreign exchange provider Travelex demonstrates the growing threat of ransomware and is a warning that firms need to step up their security,...
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Pay and the Ransomware May Not Go Away, Warns Databarracks
by Mark Walker
Earlier last week, US shipping tech firm, Pitney Bowes, was hit with a ransomware attack that encrypted information on its systems. While it is reported...
Blockchain, a Barrier Against Ransomware
by Mark Walker
By George Popa The importance of technology in our daily lives is so undeniable that it has become an integral element in every segment of...
Databarracks Praises Bristol Airport’s Fast Reaction to Ransomware Threat
Recently, Bristol Airport’s administration systems were infected by ransomware. The airport was forced to take a cautious approach and shut down applications including its digital flight information displays, forcing...
Ransomware on pc with criminal asking for money
Criminal hiding behind a mask turns up on computer screen asking the owner for money. Concept of phishing and ransomware, where the computer has all...
Taiwan Ransomware
A programer shows a sample of a ransomware cyberattack on a laptop in Taipei, Taiwan, 13 May, 2017. According to news reports, a 'WannaCry' ransomware...
Evertas expresses concerns over the ability of insurers to deal with cryptoasset related claims
by Mark Walker
@EvertasRisk expresses concerns over the ability of insurers to deal with #cryptoasset related claims...
Cybercrime figures overlook the link with fraud
New figures which report a fall in ‘computer misuse’ and a rise in fraud shows the authorities are failing to grasp the true impact of...
How to Safeguard Client Data During Tax Season and Beyond
Cyberattacks against tax firms are on the rise, putting taxpayer data at risk. Learn to protect your firm and your client data with these cybersecurity...
2020 Financial Services Cybersecurity Trends
by Mark Walker
According to the Financial Conduct Authority, financial services companies in the UK saw a fivefold rise in data breaches in 2018 compared with the year...