Malwarebytes today released the company’s latest quarterly threat report: Cybercrime techniques and tactics (CTNT): Ransomware retrospective.
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How police caught the UK’s most notorious porn ransomware baron
Malwarbytes’ Jerome Segura speaks with WIRED as they uncover how UK police caught a notorious ransomware mastermind.
Cybercriminals have your business in their crosshairs and your employees are in cahoots with them.
Thus begins the ransomware email that could spell utter doom for your business. Think it can’t happen to you? You may want to think again. According to Malwarebytes, ransomware attacks caused nearly a quarter of small and medium-sized businesses hit by them in 2017 to completely halt operations.
What We Learned from Malware Attacks in 2018
Malware blossomed in several different directions in the past 12 months, and the year ahead looks like it will be a full-fledged follow-on. According to security firm Malwarebytes, 2018 came in like a lion and out like—well, a different lion. It’s fair to say that, despite a sleepy second quarter, this past year was action-packed from start to finish.
Malwarebytes reports consumer cyberattacks dropped as hackers target businesses
Malwarebytes said in a new report that cyber attacks on businesses soared in 2018 while consumer hacks dipped. In its 2019 State of Malware Report, Malwarebytes found that criminals are increasingly drawn to the big payoffs that come with attacking companies compared to the piecemeal gains of going after individuals.
Battling Ransomware: How To Prevent A Ransomware Incident
Ransomware attacks can prove extremely disruptive and expensive to remedy. Prevention is better than finding a cure, and ransomware incidents are easily preventable with the right action. Malwarebytes actually recorded a 28% rise in attacks on businesses in the first quarter of 2018.
Strong B2B Growth Propels Malwarebytes to Fourth Year on the 2018 Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
Malwarebytes™ announced today its ranking of 1748th on the 37th annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment— its independent small and mid-sized businesses. The 2018 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2014 and 2017.
Malwarebytes Introduces Easy-to-Use Endpoint Protection and Response Solution for Monitoring, Detection and Remediation
Malwarebytes™ today announced the release of Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection and Response.
Ransomware Detections Up 90% for Businesses in 2017
Ransomware became the fifth-most-common threat for businesses in 2017 as detections increased by 90% from the previous year. Attacks also hit consumers hard, reaching a 93% detection rate year-over-year, reports Malwarebytes.
Malwarebytes 3.0 Makes Antivirus Obsolete, Protects Users from Known and Unknown Cyber Threats
Malwarebytes™ today announced the release of Malwarebytes 3.0, a next generation antivirus replacement.