Nonprofit Security

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Focus on Nonprofit Security

Ransomware Attacks on Nonprofits: Rarity or Regularly Hidden?

Ransomware attacks on nonprofits—which operate in various industries, including hunger relief, healthcare, education, religion, politics, and more—do not appear in news headlines as regularly as attacks against public services or critical infrastructure organizations.

Part of the reason is because cyberattackers leveraging ransomware or providing ransomware as a service (RaaS) might not be intentionally targeting nonprofits. But that doesn’t mean they will turn down a potential payoff.

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CSOs Eye Challenges and Solutions for Nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations provide a wide range of services to various industries—and they also face a wide range of attackers who target their data, people, resources, and money.

6 Stages of a Ransomware Attack and Payment

Ransomware attacks and the subsequent payment process typically involves six significant steps, generating a self-sustaining cycle of extortion.

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Best Practices for Mitigating Ransomware Risk

Looking for tips and resources on how to use existing resources to buffer against malware and ransomware attacks? This list is for you.