by ITNS Consulting | | Business, Cyber Security, Ransomware
What is Cyber Extortion? Cyber extortion is a serious form of cybercrime in which attackers infiltrate a company’s systems or gain access to sensitive data and demand a ransom to cease the attack or restore control. Common methods of cyber extortion include...
by ITNS Consulting | | Cyber Security, Ransomware
Introduction As a small business owner, you’re probably aware that cybersecurity is crucial for protecting your data. But do you know what steps to take if your business falls victim to a ransomware attack, including the risks and implications of paying ransomware?...
by ITNS Consulting | | Ransomware
In today’s digital age, ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly frequent, sophisticated, and more costly. With cybercriminals constantly evolving their tactics and targeting businesses of all sizes, organizations like yours must proactively safeguard your data...
by ITNS Consulting | | Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files on a device or network, making them unusable until the victim pays the attacker a ransom. What started as a simple virus spread through floppy discs in the late 1980s has now evolved into a billion-dollar...
by ITNS Consulting | | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Ransomware, Risk Management
While there is an over-arching belief that data isn’t really “stolen” in a ransomware breach, no organization hit with ransomware has been able to back this up as fact. That’s why compliance regulations mandate businesses to notify their clients if their data is in...
by ITNS Consulting | | Best Practices, Business, Cyber Security, Ransomware, Risk Management, Tips
Although ransomware has long been a serious concern for business owners all over the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has created new opportunities for this threat to flourish, and the attack vector is likely to become even more dangerous in the coming years. In light of...