Ransomware

10 Ways to Stop Phishing-Based Ransomware Attacks Before They Start Introduction Ransomware attacks have become one of the most disruptive threats for individuals and small businesses. The majority of these attacks start the same way: a deceptive email that tricks someone into clicking a malicious link or opening an infected attachment. According to multiple cybersecurity reports, phishing accounts for more than 90% of ransomware delivery methods. The good news is that most of these attacks can be prevented with a few straightforward precautions. This guide outlines ten practical steps you can take today to reduce the risk of falling victim to phishing-based ransomware. ...

10 Practical Ways to Stop Phishing-Based Ransomware Attacks Ransomware attacks usually start with an email that looks legitimate. You get a message from what appears to be a colleague, a vendor, or a well-known service asking you to open an attachment or click a link. One wrong click and your files are encrypted, with a demand for payment to get them back. ...

What Microsoft’s Year of Email Security Data Reveals About Today’s Threats Email remains the most common entry point for cyberattacks. That’s not a new claim, but the scale of the problem is easy to underestimate. Microsoft recently published a comprehensive year-long benchmark of email security threats detected by Microsoft Defender for Office 365. The data covers mid-2025 through mid-2026 and gives us a rare, large-scale look at what attackers are actually doing and how well defenses hold up. ...

Don’t Be Fooled by Signed Apps: How TamperedChef Malware Hides in Productivity Tools If you’ve ever downloaded a productivity app from a third-party site because it was a bit faster or more convenient, you’re not alone. But a new malware campaign, reported by CyberSecurityNews on May 21, 2026, shows exactly why that shortcut can backfire. Dubbed “TamperedChef,” the attack uses seemingly legitimate productivity applications—complete with valid digital signatures—to deliver information stealers and remote access Trojans (RATs) to unsuspecting users. Here’s what happened and what you can do to stay safe. ...