Redmond Magazine

Easy Ransomware Protection for Data Stored Locally, Part 1

Windows 11's Controlled Folder Access offers a simple yet effective way to protect locally stored data from ransomware, even when AppLocker isn't in play. When it comes to data storage, I have long ...
Redmond Magazine

Easy Ransomware Protection for Data Stored Locally, Part 2: Enabling Defense

Enable and configure Windows 11's Controlled Folder Access to add a layer of protection against ransomware targeting locally stored data. In the first part of this series, I talked about how the ...
Bleeping Computer

How to build a robust Windows Service to block malware and ransomware

Discover five practical strategies to harden your Windows Servers against modern cyber threats. This eBook by ThreatLocker provides actionable steps to enhance your server security using a Zero Trust ...
Naija Gist - Latest

Protect Your Laptop: Best Antivirus Options for Windows in 2025

If you use a Windows laptop in 2025, chances are you store important files on it: work documents, school projects, bank details, or personal photos. Unfortunately, the more connected we are, the more ...
Computerworld

10 ways to boost Windows security

With Microsoft set to stop security updates for Windows 10 in October — unless you pay extra — security is top of mind for many businesses and individual users right now. And whether you’re planning ...
CSOonline

Windows tips for reducing the ransomware threat

As Scattered Spider headlines have reminded us of late, ransomware is always in season. The group has been around for many years, and this year it is pivoting from industry to industry to find new ...
Security Boulevard

Emulating the Systematic LokiLocker Ransomware

AttackIQ has released a new attack graph that emulates the behaviors of LokiLocker ransomware, a .NET based strain active since at least mid-August 2021. The malware combines defense evasion and ...
Hosted on MSN

Still using Windows 10? You're a prime target for ransomware now - unless you do this

Millions of computers globally are still running Windows 10. Attackers are ready, willing, and able to exploit unpatched PCs. Signing up for extended security updates is a crucial step. Hundreds of ...
Bleeping Computer

Play ransomware exploited Windows logging flaw in zero-day attacks

The Play ransomware gang has exploited a high-severity Windows Common Log File System flaw in zero-day attacks to gain SYSTEM privileges and deploy malware on compromised systems. The vulnerability, ...
Security Boulevard

Emulating the Mutative BlackByte Ransomware

AttackIQ has released a new attack graph that emulates the behaviors exhibited by BlackByte ransomware, a strain operated ...
Infosecurity Magazine

Why Ransomware Remains One of Cybersecurity’s Most Persistent and Costly Threats

Ten years ago, ransom demands cost under $1000. Now ransomware attacks cost millions and are more disruptive than ever. Infosecurity explores how we got here and what needs to change ...