Mattel's Response to Ransomware Mattel's Response to Ransomware was as swift as Buzz Lightyear. When you were growing up, your parents probably bought you all sorts of toys made by Mattel. From Hotwheels to Barbie to the full line of Toy Story toys and more, Mattel is a global force in the world of toys. Mattel is the second-largest toymaker … [Read more...] about Mattel’s Response to Ransomware
Ransomware
Lockbit Hits Fast and Hard
Lockbit hits fast and hard, based on a detailed analysis of the code conducted by researchers at Sophos. Not all ransomware strains are equal. Some ransomware is slow burns that will infect a target system, expanding its reach for days or even weeks before striking and locking your business' critical files. Other ransomware hits fast and hard. … [Read more...] about Lockbit Hits Fast and Hard
Increase of Ransomware Attacks
Increase of Ransomware attacks with well-known threats like REvil, Ryuk, and Maze being the most common variants deployed by hackers. In recent months, much of the aim of ransomware attacks lay squarely in the healthcare sector. This is grim news indeed since we are relying on the healthcare system to help put the still-raging global pandemic … [Read more...] about Increase of Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware Using Software Crack-Sites
Ransomware using Software Crack-Sites to distribute ransomware. Crack Sites promises to unlock a user's downloaded files extorting them after the download. The user thinks he's getting a free unlock for some software he just downloaded (most often, Microsoft's Windows 10), but after he downloads and runs the file, the downloaded file is password … [Read more...] about Ransomware Using Software Crack-Sites
Ransomware shutdown Luxottica operations in Italy and China
Ransomware shutdown Luxottica operations in Italy and China. Luxottica, the Italian-based eyewear manufacturer, is the largest company of its kind in the world. Luxottica has popular brands such as Ferrari, Michael Kors, Ray-Ban, Armani, Coach, and others in its expansive portfolio. Their sales portals, one.luxotrica.com and … [Read more...] about Ransomware shutdown Luxottica operations in Italy and China
Carnival Cruise Lines Company Suffers Ransomware Attack
Carnival Cruise lines, reeling since the start of the global pandemic, has a new problem. Recently, the company disclosed that they were the victims of a ransomware attack. Carnival's disclosure was almost frighteningly uninformative. The company gave no clear indication of which of their brands was impacted, how widespread the damage was, how … [Read more...] about Carnival Cruise Lines Company Suffers Ransomware Attack
