Ransomware and Cybersecurity Blog
Petya cyberattack hits Europe and is quickly spreading
Petya On the heels of the recent WannaCry attack, Europe has been hit with a new ransomware variant known as Petya. Ukraine reported ransom demands targeting the government and key infrastructure, and the Danish [...]
WannaCry Ransomware and the NHS attack
Ransomware continues to escalate globally and targets more and more essential services. This particular attack has been devastating for the UK, knocking out patient records and rendering hospitals completely at its mercy. With no ability to access patient records and essential data patients are being turned away on a large scale.
Disabling Forensic Tools
BlackFog now allows disabling forensic tools from third parties. BlackFog is the only product on the market which offers this functionality. Installed on millions of computers globally this type of software is used to [...]
It’s all about data privacy
It's Always About the Data BlackFog was founded as a solution to the global problem of Data Privacy Protection. Before the advent of rich mobile devices in 2007 with the first iPhone, [...]
Protecting your online Privacy Prevention
Prevention First In the previous article we discussed how Perimeter Defense and Anti-Virus solutions are an important part of your overall security regime to protect your online privacy. These solutions focus specifically [...]
Protecting your online Privacy – Known Vulnerabilities
Detection and Prevention Cyber Privacy is an important subset of your computer security regime which includes Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware and perimeter defense tools like Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS). Most security products today [...]
Malvertising – the next wave of malware distribution
Malware, that malicious software that infects our computers may have just found a new distribution mechanism. Traditionally spread through so called Phishing techniques, like emails that promise to make you rich or links to free software, malware is just a fact of life these days.
Windows 10 Privacy Lockdown Rules
Windows 10 privacy is a massive concern for everyone. Each day more of our rights are eroded as more applications continue to harvest our personal data. BlackFog includes hundreds of built-in rules to lockdown your computer and prevent spying activity. These rules are updated on a weekly basis so you can always stay on top of the latest spyware. These include invasive ads, malware, system services and spyware products.
Privacy hacking and tracking of mobile phones exposed
A great segment from 60 minutes Australia on security and privacy hacking on the cell phone network around the world. This segment demonstrates how a simple radio antenna with parts costing around $100 can [...]