WannaCry Ransomware Attack – The Most Dangerous Malware for Your Computer
With our lives being managed by technology, our dependence on phones and computers has become fearful. Because of one’s involvement with gadgets, cell phones and computers have become like phantom limbs that are missed when we are not using them. Now imagine that these gadgets that your life and entire schedule depend on get […]
The Hidden Dangers of the Dark Web: Learn About Dark Web Monitoring
How Dark Web Monitoring Helps to Avoid Data Breaches & Identity Theft Can you imagine a world where all your personal information is tucked inside your computers and safeguarded by a guardian? The guardian patrols the shadows of the internet, where most of the illegal activities are performed. Welcome to the world of dark web […]
Major Ransomware Attacks 2021-2022
Learn more about ransomware attacks Ransomware attacks have been rising and continue to grow more complex each year. Did you know that the first few months of 2021 saw nearly 500 million ransomware attacks? In this blog, we will be looking at some of the major ransomware attacks of 2021-2022 in greater detail. As […]
How to prevent Ransomware Attacks?
Ransomware attacks are everywhere, from small businesses to large organizations to local government entities. It’s up to cybersecurity providers like IMAGINE IT to help prevent ransomware attacks from being successful. With the advent of modern technology, many cybersecurity practices can help protect you from Ransomware – but before discussing that, let’s know a little […]
What is Cryptojacking & how to prevent it?
Cryptojacking is as cryptic as it sounds, but let’s try to demystify it and find out “What is Cryptojacking & how to prevent it?” In today’s digital age, filled with smartphones and computers in everyone’s pocket, people do almost all their financial transactions and shopping online. But every good thing comes with a downside, so […]
SQL injection attack: Definition, types & Prevention
SQL, or Structured Query Language, has been considered the standard for handling Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) since time immemorial. Now, RDBMS has become common for SQL databases to be connected. But as with every good thing, this too comes with SQL injection attacks on data-driven web apps, also called SQLi attacks, which have been […]
Kaseya Ransomware Attack
The Kaseya Ransomware Attack was perpetuated on KASEYA, an IT solutions developer for MSPs and enterprise clients. On July 2, 2021, Kaseya announced that it had become a cyberattack victim over the American Independence Day weekend. Fred Voccola, CEO of Kaseya, said that less than 0.1% of the company’s customers were affected by […]
Healthcare Ransomware Attacks
Healthcare Ransomware Attacks have increased significantly in recent months A recent survey suggests that ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations increased by nearly 100 % in the past year. Healthcare organizations harness extremely sensitive and valuable data, making it attractive to attackers. “About 66 percent of healthcare organizations were hit in 2021 as against 34 […]
Locked Up and Held for Ransom: Exploring the Different Types of Ransomware Attacks
A closer look at ransomware attacks A decade ago, ransomware was rare, but that’s not true anymore. The many ransomware attacks on the scene have made this a game-changing threat. Ransomware is evolving, getting faster and more intelligent, and incurring more financial losses at every turn. With a full-scale ransomware attack costing a mind-numbing […]
