2022-09-27 17:10
6 Essential Steps for Responding to a Ransomware AttackNo business likes to think what would happen if it were to fall victim to a ransomware attack. In an ideal world, malware defenses wou… Read More
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2022-09-22 09:22
Why school districts, K12 education and ransomware remain popular and profitable for cybercriminalsAt the beginning of September, only two weeks after the start of the 2022-23 school year, L… Read More
2022-09-20 13:57
Why More Users Mean More Problems With Ransomware AttacksRansomware has been one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity issues facing all businesses over the last few years. And this is not s… Read More
2022-09-15 08:53
Company Bio
Channel Capital AdvisorsIndustry: FinanceLocation: London, UKWeb: channelcapital.io
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Channel is an FCA regulated full-scope AIFM, with a pristi… Read More
2022-09-14 08:41
Why Ransomware Insurance Doesn’t Protect Your Business From AttackWith ransomware being a growing threat, businesses around the world will need to make defenses against these risks a… Read More
2022-09-08 09:43
Company Bio
L&R of ChesterfieldIndustry: HealthcareLocation:Virginia, USAWeb: landrofchesterfield.com
Download PDFOverviewEstablished in 2015, L&R of Chesterfield provides… Read More
2022-09-06 08:36
Detecting Data Exfiltration – Why You Need the Right ToolsCyberthreats have become a leading concern for businesses of all sizes and across all sectors. But while familiar threats suc… Read More
2022-08-31 08:46
Dealing with a ransomware attack: How can firms spot and recover from these threats?Becoming the victim of a ransomware attack should be a leading concern for any business. The threats pose… Read More
2022-08-22 08:51
Company Bio
Responsive InsuranceIndustry: InsuranceLocation:Naples, FloridaWeb: responsiveinsurance.com
Download PDFOverviewEstablished in 2013 and based in Naples, Florida, Respon… Read More
2022-08-12 14:02
Industry
US Law FirmIndustry: LegalLocation: South West, USASize: Large
Download PDFOverviewFor this anonymized case study we spoke with the Managed Service Provider (MSP) responsi… Read More
2022-08-05 10:07
4 Key Types of Ransomware – and how to Guard Against ThemRansomware has rapidly become one of the biggest cyberthreats facing businesses of all sizes. Last year, for example, BlackFog… Read More
2022-07-26 18:31
5 Major Moments That Changed the History of RansomwareRansomware has seen a rapid rise over the last few years to become one of the most dangerous cyberthreats any business faces today. But… Read More
2022-07-14 17:32
Why Are Ransomware Attacks on the Rise?Ransomware is hardly a new threat for businesses. In fact, it’s been around as long as the world wide web, with the first such incident of what… Read More
2022-06-20 14:56
Preventing Insider Threats: What Does it Take to Guard Against Data Exfiltration?Not all cybersecurity threats your business faces come from beyond your perimeter. One growing risk every en… Read More
2022-06-17 10:37
Why Endpoint Protection is a Vital Part of Any Anti-Data Exfiltration StrategyPreventing cyberattacks and securing sensitive data matters now more than ever. With the average cost of a data… Read More
2022-06-16 09:34
Data Exfiltration – Do You Know Where Your Stolen Data is Going?No business wants to fall victim to a data breach, but cybercriminals gaining unauthorized access to networks and succe… Read More
2022-06-15 09:46
Why Ransomware Extortion is a ThreatOver the last few years, ransomware has gone from being a little-known threat to one of the biggest cyberthreats facing every business. Attacks that seek… Read More
2022-06-14 10:03
Ransomware Insurance: Why it Needs to be Part of a Bigger SolutionWith ransomware now a major security risk for businesses of all sizes, and across all sectors, it’s vital that firms… Read More
2022-06-13 08:52
What are the Pros and Cons?Receiving a ransomware demand is something every business dreads. It is no longer a matter of if you will get attacked, but when. Ransomware struck one-third of a… Read More
2022-05-27 09:49
Data security is one of the most important concerns for any organization to ensure customer data, trade secrets and commercial data doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.
Ransomware is a… Read More
2022-05-16 09:38
Industrial Spy is the new marketplace where you can obtain the trade secrets of your competitors for millions of dollars or as little as two dollars. In this blog we take a look at th… Read More
2022-05-09 12:37
Ever since major ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure started making headlines in 2021, the sums hackers demand have only gotten higher. However, the true cost of ransomware i… Read More
2022-04-28 14:50
Overview
Independence Health SystemIndustry: HealthcareLocation: Perryville, MissouriWeb: independencehealthsystem.org
Download PDFCompany BioBased in Perryville Missouri, Independent H… Read More
2022-04-06 17:03
Overview
AE WorksIndustry: Architecture and PlanningLocation: Pittsburgh, PASize: 60 EmployeesWeb: aeworks.com
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We are an award-winning building design a… Read More
2022-03-27 20:34
Cybercriminals use a wide variety of attack vectors to infiltrate corporate networks. From that point, they may spend weeks or months conducting research, identifying vulnerabilities, and e… Read More
2022-03-21 22:38
OverviewAmerican Plumbing & HeatingsIndustry: ConstructionLocation: Birch Run, MichiganSize: 10 EmployeesWeb: americanplbg-htg.comDownload PDFCompany BioAmerican Plumbing and H… Read More
2022-03-07 17:21
Every organization knows that the threat of ransomware is real, and despite best efforts to keep cybercriminals out, successful attacks continue to make daily headlines. Ransomware is ever e… Read More
2022-02-22 11:00
The cybercrime landscape is changing, and ransomware group tactics are shifting accordinglyOn January 14th, 2022, Russian authorities announced they had dismantled REvil, the aggressive ran… Read More
2022-02-15 11:34
Critical infrastructure attacks and sky-high ransoms are just the beginningRansomware isn’t new, but the industrial complex behind today’s biggest attacks certainly is and ransom… Read More
2022-02-09 13:57
Former Police Captain and Commander for the Grand Rapids, MI Police Department to support forensic investigations for anti data exfiltration leader.Cheyenne, Wyoming – February 9… Read More
2022-02-08 15:16
Anti Data Exfiltration receives industry recognition for best ransomware protectionCheyenne, Wyoming – February 8, 2022 – BlackFog, the leader in on-device data privacy, data sec… Read More
2022-02-03 13:39
Anti data exfiltration leader continues expansion with new service offering fully managed fractional CISO expertiseCheyenne, Wyoming – February 3, 2022– BlackFog, the leader in o… Read More
2022-02-01 10:38
In 2020, 2021 and now 2022, BlackFog measured publicly disclosed attacks globally. We also produced an annual summary of our findings in the 2021 ransomware attack report. In 2022 we will be… Read More
2022-01-17 10:07
Cybersecurity professionals need to take a new approach to integrating multiple security layersThe larger an organization gets, the more complex its cybersecurity technology stack generally… Read More
2022-01-13 14:23
In 2020 and 2021 BlackFog measured publicly disclosed attacks globally. The 2021 ransomware attack report summarizes these findings and highlights the key trends as we enter 2022… Read More
2022-01-05 15:45
JanuaryNew Cybersecurity and Insurance Partnerships SurfaceMSSP Alert, January 13, 2021 Read More
2021-12-29 15:32
From continued ramifications of the pandemic and the increasing sophistication and frequency in cyber attacks, the past year was truly one for the record books. We look at the 5 most likely… Read More
2021-11-25 01:25
OverviewRobins InsuranceIndustry: InsuranceLocation: Virginia, USASize: 13 EmployeesWeb: www.robinsinsurance.comDownload PDFCompany BioFounded in 1960 Robins Insurance is an independent… Read More
2021-11-15 18:13
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with one of our clients, Andrew Platts, Managing Director of Jireh Solutions. Andrew shared with us his thoughts on working with BlackFog, the M… Read More
2021-11-05 02:27
Data exfiltration is a significant threat to organizations and is implicated in many types of cybersecurity incidents. For example, ransomware gangs use both encryption that causes operation… Read More
2021-10-25 13:26
Cheyenne, Wyoming – October 25, 2021– BlackFog, the leader in on-device data privacy, data security and ransomware prevention, today announced findings from an independent s… Read More
2021-10-25 13:02
Request White PaperADX Executive SummaryData exfiltration is a significant threat to organizations and is implicated in many types of cybersecurity incidents. For example, ransomware gangs u… Read More
2021-10-11 08:49
OverviewAhlborn Structural SteelIndustry: Steel ManufacturingVertical: InfrastructureLocation: Santa Rosa, CaliforniaSize: 7 Locations, 130 EmployeesWeb: ahlbornstructural.comDownload PDFCom… Read More
2021-10-06 08:21
2021 is not yet over, yet it’s already a record-breaking year for the cybercrime industry. We discuss the top 5 cyberattacks of 2021 so far.
Cybercrime is expected to cost the world $… Read More
2021-10-05 14:10
Cheyenne, Wyoming – October 11, 2021– BlackFog, the leader in on-device data privacy, data security and ransomware prevention today announced a partnership with Telkom Busin… Read More
2021-09-22 13:08
New BlackFog ARM 64 edition maximizes performance, battery life and data securityCheyenne, Wyoming – September 22, 2021 – BlackFog, the leader in on-device data privacy, data sec… Read More
2021-09-16 22:29
Overview
Robert E. Harris InsuranceIndustry: InsuranceLocation: Costa Mesa, CaliforniaSize: 30 Employees
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Robert E. Harris Insurance Agency, Inc. provides effective in… Read More
2021-09-14 16:45
Organizations have spent years developing and implementing different solutions for keeping sensitive data secure. While the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) model has been one of the most popular… Read More
2021-09-02 00:52
NovemberBlackFog partners with MustekChannelwise, Nov 1, 2019Mustek wins BlackFog distribution rightsITWeb, Nov 1, 2019OctoberBlackFog Partners with MustekIT-Online, October 31, 2019AugustAr… Read More
2021-09-02 00:46
DecemberCyber-security in the age of Covid-19IR Magazine, December 3, 2020November Ransomware attacks hit all year highMSSP Alert, November 13, 2020OctoberDarkside Enterprises partners with… Read More
2021-07-24 04:22
OverviewGirl Scouts North Carolina Coastal PinesIndustry: CharityLocation: North Carolina, USASize: 140 Employees, covering 41 counties, 27,000 girl scout members, 9500 adult membersWeb: www… Read More
2021-06-22 07:37
Over the last few years, leaked data from some of the most devastating cyberattacks has found its way onto the Dark Web, a trend that seems to be increasing with the notable rise in double… Read More
2021-06-08 04:27
Presidential Order Mandates Zero Trust ArchitectureThe devastating May 6 Colonial Pipeline cyberattack froze fuel transport for the entire East Coast.
Cyberattacks like the Colonial Pipelin… Read More
2021-05-25 14:50
Emerging Cybersecurity Trends
Hackers are increasingly able to monetize data directly – so why bother holding it ransom?At the end of April 2021 the criminal ransomware-as-a-service or… Read More
2021-05-17 17:48
Request White PaperData Protection Executive SummaryNo decision maker wants to be profiled in major media as being asleep at the wheel while a massive data breach, ransomware attack, or mali… Read More
2021-05-10 08:24
In this blog we look at some of the myths around ransomware and how data exfiltration prevention can facilitate compliance and mitigate the risks associated with an attack.
Ransomware is no… Read More
2021-04-26 08:16
Despite often being considered a ‘dinosaur’ technology, the Coronavirus pandemic gave Virtual private network software or (VPNs) a new lease of life as IT teams scrambled to pro… Read More
2021-04-20 02:26
Cybercriminals continue to find ways around web application firewalls, but there are better options for preventing attacks.
Web application firewalls (WAF) have been a staple of enterprise c… Read More
2021-04-06 21:00
An old threat is resurging, and data suggests we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg.Many IT security analysts hailed 2018 as the “year of cryptojacking”, but that doesn&r&helli…Read More
2021-03-25 18:53
Overview
BergquistIndustry: Distributor of equipment to the propane industryLocation: Toledo, OhioSize: 70 EmployeesWeb: www.bergquistinc.com
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Founded in 1963, Bergqui… Read More
2021-02-23 23:16
What’s your data exfiltration strategy? If don’t have one, the good news is you’re not alone. When is comes to preventing cyberattacks many organizations are still focussed… Read More
2021-02-15 09:51
Ransomware Breaches are Only the BeginningOften when we think about ransomware attacks we focus on how the attackers found there way in and what demands they are making on the victim. We re… Read More
2021-02-04 01:36
Following on from our State of Ransomware 2020 blog, we’ll be tracking the 2021 publicized ransomware attacks each month to share with you via this blog. This year we expect the… Read More
2021-01-20 16:12
IntroductionLooking back at the cyberattacks of 2020, selecting what we see as the top 10 was no easy task. In this blog we review these attacks and look at the role that data exfiltration… Read More
2021-01-12 16:12
December 18, 2020Updated for iOS 4.1
Updated for Pay2Key Ransomware
Added Group information to email notifications
November 25, 2020Updated device refresh after deletion
Updated default sett… Read More
2021-01-12 16:09
4.8.0 – January 7, 2021Optimized network performance for high performance servers
Decreased memory utilization
Fixed cleaning when using Firefox in 32 bit mode
Improved Excel exp… Read More
2021-01-11 17:16
Cheyenne, Wyoming, Jan 12, 2021. BlackFog, a leading provider of Data Privacy and Data Security solutions, today announced that they have partnered with Evolve, the largest cybersecurity ins… Read More
2021-01-08 22:46
December 18, 2020Updated for iOS 4.1
Updated for Pay2Key Ransomware
Added Group information to email notifications
November 25, 2020Updated device refresh after deletion
Updated default sett… Read More
2021-01-07 20:42
4.8.0 – January 7, 2021Optimized network performance for high performance servers
Decreased memory utilization
Fixed cleaning when using Firefox in 32 bit mode
Improved Excel exp… Read More
2020-12-04 22:29
As 2020 comes to a close, news of a vaccine for Covid-19 brings a sense of optimism for the new year ahead. However, as governments pull the plug on furlough schemes, and a global economic d… Read More
2020-12-03 09:27
Vendors selected for the “Hot Vendor” report are noteworthy, visionary, and innovativeCheyenne, Wyoming, December 3, 2020. BlackFog, a leading provider of Data Privacy and Data S… Read More
2020-10-26 09:18
Cheyenne, Wyoming, October 26th 2020. BlackFog, Inc. today announced that they are continuing their global expansion into the Middle East and have entered into a strategic partnership with e… Read More
2020-10-14 00:03
March 2020 plunged the world into a state of unknown and left us grappling to adapt to something most us never thought we’d experience in our lifetime. But as humans do, we adapted. By… Read More
2020-10-06 21:37
Cheyenne, Wyoming, October 7th 2020. BlackFog, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership with New York based Managed Solutions Provider Darkside Enterprises.
D… Read More
2020-10-05 08:51
The threat of data loss, data breaches and ransomware is on the minds of everyone, from the CEO and CISO, to the IT Department, as every organization is responsible for ensuring that their c… Read More
2020-09-21 08:11
Fourth-Annual List Honors Leading MSSP, MDR and SOCaaS Cybersecurity Companies WorldwideCheyenne, Wyoming, September 21, 2020. MSSP Alert, published by After Nines Inc., has named BlackFog t… Read More
2020-08-24 21:12
Leading MSP adds BlackFog Privacy to its Cybersecurity Management PortfolioCheyenne, Wyoming, August 25, 2020. BlackFog, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a strategic partners… Read More
2020-08-05 16:30
Cheyenne, Wyoming, August 5, 2020. BlackFog, Inc. is pleased to announce that they have been selected as finalists in the product of the year category for the 2020 Cyber Security Awards… Read More
2020-08-04 09:46
Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security by your existing cybersecurity tools. Ransomware attacks have significantly more consequences than the cost of remediation, assessment an… Read More
2020-07-21 12:11
Vendors selected for the “Hot Vendor” report are noteworthy, visionary, and innovativeCheyenne, Wyoming, July 21, 2020. BlackFog, a leading provider of Data Privacy and Data… Read More
2020-07-16 04:12
Homographs are the latest in a long line of new attack vectors now being used by cybercriminals to trick users into disclosing personal information such as passwords or other sensitive data… Read More
2020-07-15 22:31
BlackFog has introduced TikTok privacy prevention for all users of BlackFog Privacy. This new feature available in BlackFog 4.5 and above dynamically detects exfiltration events from TikTok… Read More
2020-06-11 17:21
Overview
DecensIndustry: ICT Service ProviderLocation: FinlandSize: 100 EmployeesWeb: www.decens.fi
Download PDFCompany BioFounded in 2008, Decens Oy is an agile, flexible and reliable ICT S… Read More
2020-05-18 14:13
This year we’ve seen major data breaches from many large organizations including Cognizant and GoDaddy , and perhaps surprisingly, some repeat offenders such as Marriott who recently a… Read More
2020-04-16 00:11
As the world adjusts to the new normal brought about with COVID-19, companies everywhere have been scrambling to protect their remote employees. With most organizations globally running remo… Read More
2020-04-14 17:45
Cheyenne, Wyoming, April 15th, 2020. BlackFog today announced a distribution agreement with CIPS Informatica, a distributor headquartered in Umbria, Italy, to resell its privacy and cybersec… Read More
2020-03-19 09:42
Cheyenne, Wyoming March 19, 2020. BlackFog today announced a distribution agreement with Watsoft, a leading French distribution partner to resell its privacy and cybersecurity solution.
Wats… Read More
2020-03-10 11:29
We live in a mobile first culture with most of us relying on our smartphones for everything from online banking, staying connected via social media to tracking our health and fitness. By 202… Read More
2020-03-03 14:17
Ransomware is big business, so big in fact, that research anticipates a business will be attacked every 11 seconds and damage costs from these attacks will hit around $20 billion by 2021.
In… Read More
2020-02-12 16:02
Patrick Buckley Joins as Chief Revenue OfficerCheyenne, Wyoming, February 12, 2020. BlackFog, Inc. today announced the appointment of Patrick Buckley as Chief Revenue Officer for North Ameri… Read More
2020-02-06 14:44
As we start a new decade it’s clear we are living in a time of escalating tensions between nations and growing concerns around the issue of cyber warfare. Only weeks into… Read More
2020-02-04 15:37
BlackFog collected threat statistics on a global basis for 2019. These statistics capture all data exfiltration from devices over a 12 month period for Windows, Mac, Android and… Read More
2020-01-20 20:20
BlackFog collected threat statistics on a global basis for Q4 of 2019. What follows is a summary of the data exfiltration across all endpoints including Windows, Mac, Android an… Read More
2020-01-10 09:00
The introduction of GDPR in Europe in 2018 means that many organizations globally have already adapted their policies to comply with privacy regulations, but the start of a new… Read More
2020-01-07 09:40
2019 was a big year for privacy as several major scandals kept the topic firmly in the spotlight, and in the minds of corporations and consumers alike. On a positive note… Read More
2019-12-17 20:09
As of BlackFog 4.2 we offer a new feature called “execution prevention” within the settings. This option provides a new technique for preventing malware execution.
T… Read More
2019-12-06 15:41
Data exfiltration, data loss or data leakage is essentially the theft or removal of information or data from an electronic device, typically a computer, mobile phone or other In… Read More
2019-12-03 15:25
BlackFog collected threat statistics on a global basis for the first 9 months of 2019. What follows is a summary of the data exfiltration across all endpoints including Windows… Read More
2019-11-27 18:14
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting healthcare organizations. With a wealth of personal data, ageing infrastructure and lack of cybersecurity investment, they are seen as… Read More
2019-11-25 15:49
2018 was undoubtedly the year that put data privacy into the spotlight, and as we head into the last quarter of 2019 it shows no sign of trending downward. With the major data s… Read More
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