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Check out the latest ransomware news: LockBit Hits SpaceX; CISA's Ransomware Alert System ALPHV Hits Amazon's Ring...

Mar 20, 2023

Ransomware Roundup: 03.20.23

Check out the latest ransomware news: LockBit Hits SpaceX; CISA's Ransomware Alert System ALPHV Hits Amazon's Ring...

Ransomware Roundup: 03.13.23

Check out the latest ransomware news: FBI/CISA Alert on Royal Ransomware; Ransomware Disrupts Barcelona Hospital; More Ransomware Targeting Linux Distributions...

CSMA + Enterprise Resilience Platform: A Cybersecurity Powerhouse

By leveraging the strengths of both solutions, organizations can create a more proactive and adaptive security posture that can adapt to changing threats and environments...

FBI and CISA Issue Alert on Royal Ransomware Attacks

CISA and the FBI have issued a joint advisory highlighting the increasing threat behind ongoing Royal ransomware attacks...

Ransomware Roundup: 03.06.23

Latest ransomware news: U.S. Marshals Service reports successful ransomware attack; HHS alerts on Cl0p ransomware; MKS sees $200M revenue Hit from ransomware attack...

Leveraging Capsule Networks to Defend APIs from Ransomware Attacks

Learn how CapsNet can have been effective in detecting and preventing ransomware API attacks from being successful....

Ransomware Roundup 02.27.23

"If they are locked out of their systems, they can't fulfill customer orders, they're losing more money every second that the system stays down,” Jon Miller, CEO and Co-founder at ransomware prevention specialist Halcyon, told The Register...

Part 2: Capsule Network Detections vs Ransomware

In this post, let's dive deeper into the technical details of how a capsule network could prevent a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) campaign like LockBit 2.0...

Ransomware Roundup: 02.20.23

Israel’s Technion Institute Ransomed; Ransomware Hits Major Healthcare Provider; Ransomware Gangs Exploit Old Vulnerabilities...

Part 1: Capsule Networks vs CNN’s for Ransomware Detection

In this article, we will explore why leveraging Capsule Networks (CapsNets) is a superior approach to detecting different types of ransomware variants and attack campaigns...

Ransomware Roundup 02.13.23

Late last week, widespread automated ransomware attacks impacted thousands of vulnerable VMware ESXi servers using the novel ESXiArgs ransomware...

Ransomware Roundup: 02.06.23

Authorities – including the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, Europol and partner agencies in 10 countries – coordinated a takedown of the Hive ransomware operation...

How Ransomware Targets SMBs Infographic

The targets of a ransomware attack aren't just big businesses, it's anyone with digital operations and an online footprint. Ransomware Groups are moving down market. In the last two years criminal ransomware groups have expanded their cyber attack operations to a new and vulnerable segment – small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This infographic breaks down the latest impacts.

Protecting Our Schools Against Ransomware

School districts and educational institutions are undergoing a digital transformation with the widespread adoption of remote learning. Unfortunately, criminal ransomware groups have taken an interest in this shift to digital classrooms as well. Halcyon is proud to provide a free deployment of our Anti-Ransomware Platform including support free until February 2023 for all U.S. K-12 schools.

Armoring Our Healthcare From Ransomware

With the growth of ransomware attacks against healthcare providers in the past year it's clear that our critical healthcare networks are more vulnerable than ever. Halcyon is pleased to offer our anti-ransomware platform free for three months to all US-based healthcare providers.

Ransomware Roundup: 07.22.22

Well, turns out Bandcai Namco got popped by BlackCat, patients trying to pay for their health procedures had their PII leaked, and June was a better month for ransomware defenders. Spoiler alert: It is still pretty gross out there.

Halcyon Multi Layer Protection

Modern endpoint defensive products use a point-in-time analysis of any new binary introduced or executed on a system.Binaries are very rarely re-examined after the initial analysis labels it “good” or “bad.” Halcyon is different.

Halcyon Executive Overview

Modern defensive cyber solutions, while impressive, have failed in the face of cheap and easy-to-create – and most importantly lucrative – ransomware. Halcyon has built the first anti-ransomware engine to tackle this problem. Halcyon is the industry’s first dedicated, adaptive security platform focused specifically on stopping ransomware attacks, and is built by attackers to stop attackers.

Ransomware Roundup: 07.15.22

Ransomware Foundations: Part Two

Foundations, Part Two, know thy enemy. Take a look at how ransomware has made headlines over the past few years, and it seems that every week there is another news story about an organization victimized by ransomware. Security leaders need to understand what is driving these seemingly endless waves of attacks and the evolution from one-off breaches to criminal enterprises worth millions of dollars.

Ransomware Roundup: 07.08.22

AstraLocker author is probably, possibly, maybe leaving ransomware for cryptojacking. Feds warn of Maui … from North Korea. The new version of Hive is 100% Rustier.

Ransomware Foundations: Part One

Ransomware is an online attack perpetrated by cybercriminals or nation state-sponsored groups who demand a monetary ransom to release their hold on encrypted or stolen data. In the past decade, ransomware attacks have evolved from a consumer-level nuisance of fake antivirus products to sophisticated malware with advanced encryption capabilities that target primarily public and private sector organizations. While threat intelligence can help uncover what organizations may be considered primary targets at any given time, no single industry, geography, or size of business is immune.

Ransomware Roundup: 07.01.22

A conviction in the fight against ransomware, LockBit announces a bug bounty program (seriously) and ransomware is named the greatest cybersecurity threat - surprising no one.

Ransomware Roundup: 06.24.22

The cost of ransomware on schools, ransomware is the new ninja smoke and the ghost of Colonial Pipeline haunts in recently signed legislation.

True Cost of Ransomware Infographic

The effects of a ransomware attack expand far beyond the initial disruption and subsequent ransom payment. The toll it takes on an organization are too disruptive to leave to a single product or AI behavioral model. The true costs of ransomware undulate outwards in an exponential blast radius. This infographic breaks down the latest in attack impact.

Ransomware Roundup: 06.17.22

Vice Society takes credit for the Palermo disruption, ransomware attackers choose BlackCat and the no good, very bad vuln in Confluence Server/Datacenter (and yes, surprise surprise, ransomware is involved). Get it all, in this week's Ransomware Round up.

Ransomware Roundup: 06.10.22

As per usual, the RSA Conference 2022 brought a heap of news – some good, some bad. Deadbolt Ransomware ups the ante on NAS attacks. Lockbit claims to ransom Mandiant, Mandiant: Not so much. U.S. Sanctions are taking their toll, forcing gangs to adapt, and well, cybersecurity worries surround the U.S. mid-term elections.

Partner Overview Datasheet

EPP and EDR solutions attempt to prevent and detect ransomware, but the evidence tells a different story. The Colonial Pipeline and other attacks demonstrate that these solutions can be circumvented. Halcyon built features into our platform to enhance these solutions as well as provide novel protection against ransomware, and the specific TTPs that ransomware actors use.

Ransomware Roundup: 06.03.22

Costa Rica’s ransomware nightmare did not really end, it just switched villains. Also, REvil’s prosecution gives up on a conviction because … America?

Technology Overview Datasheet

The significant costs associated with trying to mitigate ransomware risk has carried a diminishing return and resulted in deploying incomplete solutions to a new and evolving threat. However, the cost to respond and recover from a ransom is significantly higher than trying to prevent it.

Ransomware Roundup: 05.27.22

Is Conti gone or just going offline for a rebrand? The curious case of an unlikely threat actor plus a RaaS group gets more than they bargained for in this week's ransomware roundup. Check it all out here...

Ransomware Roundup: 05.20.22

Ransomware Roundup: 05.13.22

Ransomware causes a national emergency in Costa Rica, a 150-year-old college is forced to shutter due partially to getting ransomed, the United States Fed takes action and the unhappy Anniversary of WannaCry.

Ransomware Roundup: 05.07.22

You can't keep a good RaaS group down as REvil returns, AvosLocker figures out how bypass EPP (pro-tip: it's easier to unhook an agent than bypass detection engines) and BlackCat/ALPHV ups the ransomware game by offering Linux and VMware ESXi versions. Check it out in our latest weekly ransomware roundup. #ransomware

Why Halcyon Datasheet

The Halcyon Advantage lies in our Technology Differentiation: Halcyon is the first contextually aware and self-healing endpoint agent that prevents catastrophic failure due to ransomware. The Halcyon Platform has four layers of self-healing ransomware protection to augment and armor your security stack, while significantly reducing your ransomware risk.

Ransomware Roundup: 03.25.22

The Fastest Ransomware in the West, Lapsus$ Kids Hit Okta and Microsoft Energy Sector Targeted According to CISA - Another week, another breach. Is this the last time we'll see the Lapsus$ group? #ransomware

Ransomware Roundup: 03.11.22

FBI Alerts on RagnarLocker, Conti Extorts $180M, Senate Passes Cyber Bill: Hot off the presses, it's our weekly ransomware roundup. The Conti leaks are the gift that keeps giving and we're very interested in the latest US cyber bill, this one looks substantial.

Ransomware Roundup: 02.25.22

HermeticWiper with a twist, Conti gang vows to attack Ukraine allies, White House warns businesses of ransomware threat - It's going to be a long weekend for SOC teams.

Ransomware Roundup: 02.18.22

BlackByte RaaS gang hits SF 49ers, Yet another attack on US critical infrastructure, Ransomware grows 105% YoY - Another busy week in the world of ransomware with a range of highly visible attacks on a storied football franchise, US critical infrastructure sectors, and a Swiss car dealer network. Ransomware is clearly vertical agnostic.

Ransomware Roundup: 02.11.22

Attacks disrupt energy transport at European ports, CIS 2021 trend report, The rise of BlackCat (ALPHV) - 2022 has already started off with a bang if you're a criminal ransomware group. Grab a cup of coffee and catch up on some of the high-level ransomware incidents that happened over the last few days.

Jon Miller and Ryan Smith

Standing On The Shoulders of Giants, with Failure in Mind.

No one likes ransomware – aside from the criminal organizations profiting from these attacks. Everyone else? We're just sick and tired of seeing ransomware trivially bypass modern cyber products. That's why we've built Halcyon with a new, multi-layered approach to defeating ransomware. Consider this our "Hello World."

True Cost of Ransomware

The true effects of ransomware expand far beyond the initial disruption and subsequent ransom payment. While the costs of a ransomware attack on an organization are too disruptive to leave to a single product or AI behavioral model. This infographic breaks down the how the attack's ransom is just the impact epicenter of the blast radius set in motion. This datasheet outlines and details the latest in ransomware attack impact.

ROI Calculator

Return on Investment (ROI) is one of the most important metrics in your business. Cybersecurity is no exception. Modern solutions, like Halcyon's multi-layered protection with endpoint resilience, saves you from new ransomware threats, while saving your bottom line too.

Industry

Ransomware Roundup: 03.20.23

Ransomware Roundup: 03.13.23

CSMA + Enterprise Resilience Platform: A Cybersecurity Powerhouse

FBI and CISA Issue Alert on Royal Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware Roundup: 03.06.23

Leveraging Capsule Networks to Defend APIs from Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware Roundup 02.27.23

Part 2: Capsule Network Detections vs Ransomware

Ransomware Roundup: 02.20.23

Part 1: Capsule Networks vs CNN’s for Ransomware Detection

Ransomware Roundup 02.13.23

Ransomware Roundup: 02.06.23

How Ransomware Targets SMBs Infographic

Protecting Our Schools Against Ransomware

Armoring Our Healthcare From Ransomware

Ransomware Roundup: 07.22.22

Halcyon Multi Layer Protection

Halcyon Executive Overview

Ransomware Roundup: 07.15.22

Ransomware Foundations: Part Two

Ransomware Roundup: 07.08.22

Ransomware Foundations: Part One

Ransomware Roundup: 07.01.22

Ransomware Roundup: 06.24.22

True Cost of Ransomware Infographic

Ransomware Roundup: 06.17.22

Ransomware Roundup: 06.10.22

Partner Overview Datasheet

Ransomware Roundup: 06.03.22

Technology Overview Datasheet

Ransomware Roundup: 05.27.22

Ransomware Roundup: 05.20.22

Ransomware Roundup: 05.13.22

Ransomware Roundup: 05.07.22

Why Halcyon Datasheet

Ransomware Roundup: 03.25.22

Ransomware Roundup: 03.11.22

Ransomware Roundup: 02.25.22

Ransomware Roundup: 02.18.22

Ransomware Roundup: 02.11.22

Standing On The Shoulders of Giants, with Failure in Mind.

True Cost of Ransomware

ROI Calculator