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# Omega Technical Solutions Blog

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##  [    Ransomware ](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [There is No Value in Paying a Ransom](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/there-is-no-value-in-paying-a-ransom)

  Friday, 18 February 2022

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We all know at this point how dangerous ransomware can be for businesses. It can lock down files, threaten operational continuity, and in some cases subject victims to brutal fines as a result of privacy breaches. One place where you might not expect ransomware to hit, however, is customer reviews, and it all stems from the big question: do you pay to resolve a ransomware attack or not?

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##  [The OnePercent Group: A Slightly Different Approach to Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/the-onepercent-group-a-slightly-different-approach-to-ransomware)

  Friday, 24 September 2021

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A recent trend even amongst ransomware threats is that the FBI is issuing warnings regarding how dangerous it is or how difficult certain variants are. This particular threat—the OnePercent ransomware gang—is no exception. Let’s break down what you need to know about the OnePercent Group and how you can prepare to handle attacks not just from this threat, but most ransomware threats.

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##  [Read This if You Don’t Believe That Ransomware is a Major Problem for Businesses Like Yours](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/read-this-if-you-don-t-believe-that-ransomware-is-a-major-problem-for-businesses-like-yours)

  Monday, 13 September 2021

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You’d think that cybercriminals would use ransomware to target high-profile businesses with loads of money to extort, but this is not always the case. Even a small business can fall victim to these particularly devastating threats. Ransomware, just like other threats out there, has continued to evolve and adjust its approaches based on the current cybersecurity climate, so what are some of the latest developments in ransomware?

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [Don’t Be Caught Off Guard by Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/don-t-be-caught-off-guard-by-ransomware)

  Friday, 20 August 2021

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Ransomware is bad stuff, and it’s only gotten worse with its recent resurgence that aligned with the COVID-19 pandemic. Phishing attacks and other means by which ransomware is commonly spread have used the current atmosphere as a springboard. This makes it even more critical that these kinds of behaviors and attempts can be spotted and stopped.

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  [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Network Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [What We Can Learn from the Ireland Health Service Ransomware Attack](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-we-can-learn-from-the-ireland-health-service-ransomware-attack)

  Wednesday, 28 July 2021

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In May of 2021, Ireland’s Health Service Executive, which handles healthcare and social services to the Emerald Isle’s nearly five million residents, was the target of a massive ransomware attack. Even as businesses and municipalities from all over the globe have been dealing with this plight, we mention this because of the aftereffects of this situation. Today, we take a look at the situation and what can be learned from it.

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  [Current Events](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/current-events)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [The Key to Protecting Your Business from Ransomware Is More of the Same](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/the-key-to-protecting-your-business-from-ransomware-is-more-of-the-same)

  Friday, 23 July 2021

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With so many high-profile ransomware attacks being launched against manufacturers, pipelines, and even hospitals, it’s no surprise that many companies are worried about what the future of this threat means for their organizations. Ransomware poses a serious threat, one that cannot possibly be ignored, so we urge you to take action now so you don’t come to regret it later.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [Major Hack Stymies Meat Processing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/major-hack-stymies-meat-processing)

  Wednesday, 23 June 2021

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A recent surge of high-profile ransomware attacks strikes again with an assault on the world’s largest meat processor and distributor, JBS S.A. The cyberattack was so disruptive that the company was forced to suspend operations in both North America and Australia, leading to a considerable impact on the supply chain. Let’s take a deeper dive into what lessons can be learned from this situation.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [The Colonial Pipeline Attack Continues to Be Important to Cybersecurity](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/the-colonial-pipeline-attack-continues-to-be-important-to-cybersecurity)

  Friday, 18 June 2021

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The situation surrounding the hack against Colonial Pipeline has only become more complex as new information has come to light, each new discovery providing more insights and potentially actionable takeaways. Let’s examine some of the biggest developments surrounding the attack, and what they will likely mean for overall cybersecurity from this point forward.

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  [Malware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/malware)   [Phishing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/phishing)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [What Makes a Ransomware Attack So Expensive?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-makes-a-ransomware-attack-so-expensive)

  Monday, 12 April 2021

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Ransomware is no laughing matter, especially in terms of the costs it can impose on its victims—this is, after all, what ransomware is famous for. However, some of these costs can be derived from unexpected expenses and exacerbate the already significant issues that ransomware poses. Let’s go over some of the costs that you should anticipate, should you be targeted by a successful ransomware attempt.

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  [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Network Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/network-security)   [Data Recovery](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/data-recovery)

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##  [Think Businesses are Only Hit Once by Cybercrime? Think Again](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/think-businesses-are-only-hit-once-by-cybercrime-think-again)

  Saturday, 23 January 2021

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Let’s begin with a cold, hard fact—if a business has been targeted by cybercrime from an outside source, there is a 68 percent chance that another attempt to access their network will come within one year. This statistic comes from Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity solutions provider. Despite this reality, there seems to be a perception that there’s some unwritten rule somewhere that a company can only be attacked once.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Spam](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/spam)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [Scammers are Phishing for Dollars](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/scammers-are-phishing-for-dollars)

  Thursday, 22 October 2020

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When people talk about cybersecurity nowadays, there certainly seems to be a lot of emphasis put on phishing attacks and ransomware. This is for good reason. Not only can either of these attack vectors create significant difficulties for a business, they are often used in tandem. Let’s discuss why these threats are so potent, and why they so often show up together.

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  [Email](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/email)   [Phishing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/phishing)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [Fileless Ransomware Uses Windows Tools Against You](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/fileless-ransomware-uses-windows-tools-against-you)

  Monday, 23 December 2019

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By now everyone knows about ransomware, the dastardly strand of malware that encrypts data (or the drives it’s stored on) and sends the user a message demanding payment in a certain amount of time before the data is deleted forever. To add a little more menace to an already stressful situation, the message includes a countdown clock. If it sounds like a bad situation, rest assured it is. How could it get worse you ask? Simple, make it more difficult to stop.

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  [Data](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)

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##  [“Paying the Ransom” Isn’t a Ransomware Defense](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/paying-the-ransom-isn-t-a-ransomware-defense)

  Monday, 17 June 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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Ransomware has become a favorite attack vector for hackers - after all, for them, it’s pretty much a no loss game. They either get paid, or they move on to their next target. Unfortunately, cyberattackers that dispatch ransomware often do get paid, and these payments can sometimes come from a surprising source: cybersecurity firms.

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  [Data](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/data)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Network Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [Even Cities Aren’t Immune to Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/even-cities-aren-t-immune-to-ransomware)

  Friday, 07 June 2019

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Ransomware hasn’t let up. It is important to understand that any organization, of any kind, is a potential target of a ransomware attack - and yes, this includes municipalities. In fact, since 2013, over 170 government systems at the county, city, or state levels have been attacked.

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