LevelBlue Blog
Tag: Ransomware
Cybersecurity Consulting and Ransomware Updates, February
March 5, 2025 | Bindu Sundaresan
Each month, we break down critical cybersecurity developments, equipping security professionals with actionable intelligence to strengthen defenses. Beyond threat awareness, this blog also provides insights into incident readiness and response, drawing from real-world experiences in consulting cybersecurity services. Learn how organizations can proactively prepare for cyber incidents, mitigate risks, and enhance their resilience against evolving attack vectors. Whether you&rsquo… Read more →
The Ransomware Threat: Preparing Schools and Libraries for Ransomware Attacks
February 27, 2025 | Sarah Manley
Ransomware attacks have emerged as a significant threat to educational institutions. Cybercriminals encrypt sensitive data and demand payment for its release, severely disrupting school operations and leading to exorbitant recovery costs for districts. With ransomware tactics continually evolving, the security of the entire U.S. education system is at risk. Ransomware attacks have been increasing exponentially for K-12 schools due… Read more →
Are Ransomware Attacks Still a Growing Threat in 2024?
July 31, 2024 | Farwa Sajjad
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. LevelBlue does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Ransomware attacks continue to pose a growing threat to organizations as it has emerged as the number one threat, affecting 66% of organizations in 2023 and pulling over $1… Read more →
Regulatory Compliance and Ransomware Preparedness
July 1, 2024 | Josh Breaker-Rolfe
Ransomware attacks are a huge problem: in the past five years alone, they have brought about a state of emergency across vast swathes of the United States, threatened to topple the Costa Rican government, and brought Portugal's largest media conglomerate to its knees. And ransomware attackers show no signs of slowing down: last year, roughly one-third of all data… Read more →
The rise of ransomware: Strategies for prevention
January 23, 2024 | Kushalveer Singh Bachchas
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. LevelBlue does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. The exponential rise of ransomware attacks in recent times has become a critical concern for organizations across various industries. Ransomware, a malicious software that encrypts… Read more →