Ransomware
While routine CI/CD pipelines ran and developer machines updated their dependencies, a state-sponsored actor had already poisoned one of the most trusted libraries in modern software. The Axios compromise was not a test; it was a pre-positioned strike against…
When ransomware is dropped on your desktop and file shares, it feels like the beginning of the nightmare. It’s the final scene. Long befor...
When talking about security or real-life attacks, the focus naturally tends to be on the things that went wrong. Security reports look at th...
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 pretty good idea of all of the…
There are a lot of different types of malicious software (malware). Viruses and worms directly infect systems for a specific purpose. This can be stealing data or credentials, but it could be to perform any…
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 threat of ransomware looms heavily over organizations of all sizes and industries. Fortinet recently conducted a comprehensive survey in...
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 for a long time. One type of malware, however, has been grabbing headlines and creating headaches…