Network Infrastructure

The Samsam and Maktub Locker malicious code programs attack vulnerable patches and spread to all systems connected to a network.  

The United States Department of Homeland Security and the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Center issued a joint cyber alert on March 31, in response to the recent surge in ransomware attacks on hospitals and other organizations.

PowerWare is similar to the Locky virus in that it's delivered via email through a Microsoft Word document that resembles an invoice and locks down the system until the ransom is paid.

The same week the Hollywood Presbyterian attack was making headlines around the world,  another species of ransomware – aptly named "Locky" – was first observed in the wild.

Group joins with insurance broker Willis Towers Watson on new program.

A high percentage of IT workers admit to not following the same security protocols they are expected to enforce, according to a new survey conducted across the United States by Absolute, a Canadian security firm.

Ransomware attack had locked out administrators unless they agreed to the demand of 40 Bitcoins.

Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology says the feds should do more than just suggest safeguards.

Only a few days remain to submit a speaking proposal for the HIMSS and Healthcare IT News Privacy & Security Forum in Los Angeles, May 11-12.

One of my all-time favorite Star Trek original series episodes is entitled "The Trouble with Tribbles.