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Incident Response for Ransomware

Incident Response for Ransomware

What is Ransomware   Ransomware is a specific type of malicious software which is used in ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks are often caused by organised cybercriminal networks (the FBI is currently tracking over 100 active ransomware groups). First Response...
What is Extended Detection and Response (XDR)?

What is Extended Detection and Response (XDR)?

What is Extended Detection and Response (XDR)?  Over the last few years, we’ve seen a few categories of security technologies and services evolve to defend against advanced threats:  Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)  Network Detection & Response (NDR) ...
Emotet – Malware as a Service

Emotet – Malware as a Service

One of the most virulent carriers of malware is on the loose – again The popular image of computer hackers is one of pimply geeky nerds sitting in their parents’ basements, guzzling quantities of fizzy drinks and pizza while endlessly typing in passwords in order to...
Ransomware – How does it work? (part 2)

Ransomware – How does it work? (part 2)

The attackers – who are they?   One of the first questions that may be asked is, “Who is doing this?”. Analysis within the malicious code provides various clues, but there is evidence that the North Korea may have some involvement. The WannaCry attack...
Ransomware – How does it work? (part 1)

Ransomware – How does it work? (part 1)

Every day, many businesses and organisations find their operations grinding to a painful halt as a result of an attack by threat actors deploying ransomware on their IT systems. John Douglas, Technical Director at First Response, now believes that “ransomware is...