Ransomware
When talking about security or real-life attacks, the focus naturally tends to be on the things that went wrong. Security reports look at the most common “ways in” or new potential exploits. In a sense,…
The most powerful word in root cause analysis is why. Not just what happened, but why. If you trace it back a few steps, that can give a pre...
There are a lot of different types of malicious software (malware). Viruses and worms directly infect systems for a specific purpose. This c...
Early in 2025, a Thrive customer noticed something odd. One seemingly innocuous CPU spike was the first indicator of a problem that could have potentially destroyed an entire multi-state manufacturing company. The Background Before the…
A ransomware event is every organization’s worst nightmare, but it’s also a critical moment where preparation and expertise can make all the difference. Recently, Thrive’s Security Operations Center (SOC) was called into action through our…
The threat of ransomware looms heavily over organizations of all sizes and industries. Fortinet recently conducted a comprehensive survey involving 569 cybersecurity leaders and decision-makers worldwide to gain insights into their perspectives on ransomware. The…
Let’s be honest, nearly all of us have been victims of a friendly April Fool’s prank at some point. The day (and month!) is full of (mos...
Cybersecurity threats and attacks are always evolving. Viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, adware, and scareware have all been around fo...