Just in case you missed the memo – ransomware gets to you in phishing emails

Cybersecurity email threat

Ransomware infections top list of the most common results of phishing attacks | TechRepublic I have to quote Brandon Vigliarolo, from Tech Republic: “Eighty-four percent of organizations were phishing victims last year, 59% of whom were hit with ransomware. Why, then, do less than a quarter of boards think ransomware …

There will be a lot of this – More Russia Ukraine conflict cyber attacks – UK government warns businesses, organisations and individuals to be alert

email cyber attacks

The Guardian and the BBC are reporting a sharp increase in cyber warfare activity – with a particular type of “computer wiper” malware among the attacks unleashed at Ukraine. Russia unleashed data-wiper malware on Ukraine, say cyber experts | Ukraine | The Guardian Ukraine crisis: ‘Wiper’ discovered in latest cyber-attacks …

Another attack by a Russian hacking group – here is some important advice about malware

Malware

New Sandworm malware Cyclops Blink replaces VPNFilter – NCSC.GOV.UK Russia’s most cutthroat hackers infect network devices with new botnet malware | Ars Technica US and UK expose new Russian malware targeting network devices – The Record by Recorded Future Protect yourself from malware – some general advice Malware in general …