Ransomware Roundup: A Week of Mayhem with a Side of Sarcasm – 02.20.2024

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Ransomeware, Todd Laff, Todd Laff Chicago

Ransomware Goes Hollywood in Fulton County

Last week, Fulton County, Georgia, took an unwilling starring role in what can only be described as a cyber soap opera, courtesy of the LockBit gang. Picture this: critical county services are thrown into chaos, but officials insist it’s unrelated to the upcoming election. Because, ...

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Ransomware Weekly: A Not-So-Serious Look at a Serious Problem 01-15-2024

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Ransomware, Todd Laff, Todd Laff Chicago

To Pay or Not to Pay: The Ransomware Dilemma

The ransomware universe is abuzz with the latest head-scratcher: should we pay these digital pirates or not? The U.S. government, playing the role of the strict parent, is leaning towards a solid ‘No,’ hoping to cut the financial fuel to these cybercriminals. But ...

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Ransomware Roundup: A Wacky Week of Cyber Shenanigans – 12-11-23

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Ransomware. Todd Laff, Todd Laff Chicago

🕵️‍♂️ Decrypting the Week’s Madness Welcome to the world of cyber mayhem, where LockBit reigns supreme as the ransomware ringleader, shadowy nation-state agents play hide-and-seek with the law, and Black Basta’s bank account swells past the $100M mark. It’s like a soap opera, but with more encryption!

🎂 Happy Data Leak-iversary! December marks ...

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Last Week in Ransomware: 10.16.23 – Oh the Cyber Catastrophes

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Ransomware, the prankster of the digital underworld, is making a killing, literally! Organizations of all sizes are dropping like clumsy clowns in a circus act, falling victim to these cyber circus acts.

Ransomware Renaissance In our latest episode of “Ransomware Rampage,” the first half of 2023 has outperformed the 2022 season finale in terms of attack volume. It’s like the sequel that nobody asked for, but we got it anyway! And guess what, folks? We’re still not winning ...

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Last Week in Ransomware: 10-09-2023. Ransomware Runs Amok!

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Oh boy, folks, it’s been quite the rollercoaster in the world of ransomware, and last week was no exception. First up on our calamity carousel, we have Prospect Medical Holdings, a healthcare provider that fell victim to a ransomware attack. Now, you might think a little cyber hiccup wouldn’t hurt anyone, but ...

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