Reading Time: 4 minutes Most people are aware of ransomware by now, certainly those who regularly read the Comodo blog section and similar publications. For those who don’t, ransomware is an attack whereby the attacker encrypts all the files on a victim’s computer or server, making them completely unusable. The attacker then demands a fee, a ransom usually in…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Introduction of PSIXBOT: PsiXBot is data-stealing trojan capable of harvesting confidential data and passwords from a victim’s computer. It can steal cookies, extract logins/passwords from applications like Firefox and Microsoft Outlook, record the victim’s keystrokes, allow criminals to remotely view/interact with the victim’s desktop, and can even add the victim’s computer to a botnet. It…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Modern-day working environments have changed significantly over the years, and the IT landscape has evolved along with them. Digital transformations have now necessitated the need for cloud technology adoption and the creation of mobile workforces, adding new layers of complexity when it comes to building, supporting, and securing critical business infrastructure. Adding to this complexity…

Reading Time: 4 minutes The amount of money American businesses are losing to cybercrime on an annual basis has tripled over the past five years. It’s concerning to law enforcement, government officials, corporate executives, and members of the public. If your livelihood depends upon any business’ ability to protect highly sensitive information, this trend should worry you—and this includes…

Reading Time: 3 minutes We’ve all been there: You’re doing research online and download a new program onto your computer. Suddenly a pop-up on the bottom of your desktop informs you something may be wrong. The antivirus program you’re running has flagged the newly-downloaded file as something suspicious, and you’re left deciding whether to trust the source of the…

Reading Time: 3 minutes [Pull quote: In my experience, our customers really appreciate our team’s attention to detail and ability to listen. Here at Comodo, we value professionalism–but we’re also available and friendly.– Stephen Corsale, SVP of Customer Success and Professional Services at Comodo] One thing that’s unique about the cybersecurity industry is that a vendor is successful when…

Reading Time: 3 minutes We now live in a world where digital communication and technology has become a large and complex part of society. Almost everything we touch is now interconnected, and leaving some form of digital footprint behind is a virtual dead-certainty. An unfortunate side-effect of this digital dependency is that cyber-crime has become a huge problem, resulting…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Ransomware is on the rise. From major cities like Atlanta and Baltimore to small towns everywhere from Florida to North Dakota, we’re seeing increasing numbers of malware attacks that work by encrypting files on victims’ computers, rendering them useless until criminal demands for extortionate payments are met. Ransomware attacks have crippled local governments, depriving residents of…

Reading Time: 3 minutes With another year nearly behind us, this holiday season is the perfect time to start considering next year’s resolutions. But while setting personal goals surrounding health, fitness, and self-improvement are admirable, they shouldn’t be the only considerations you make going into 2020. Two thousand nineteen proved to be yet another record-breaking year in cyber-related crimes,…

Reading Time: 3 minutes With cybersecurity playing such an essential role in modern-day business culture, many companies are sourcing highly specialized personnel to help keep their organizations secure. While departmental structures vary from company to company, many would agree a dedicated Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) provides the best bang for buck when establishing sustainable security practices now and…