Author: Javvad Malik

It seems as everyone as their dog is dishing out predictions, I thought it’s about time I threw my hat into the ring. Having been an analyst, a practitioner, a consultant, and a genius (according to my youngest) who better to enlighten you and help you navigate the next decade of cybersecurity threats as we enter 2020. Antivirus is not enough  With the rise of polymorphic threats and the explosion of unique malware variants, the industry is quickly realizing that traditional approaches to antivirus, both file signatures and heuristic/behavioral capabilities, are not enough to protect against today’s threats.…

Research shows that, on average, more than 4,000 ransomware attacks have occurred daily since January 1, 2016. Ransomware is a type of malware designed to either block access to a victim’s data, or threaten victims with publishing or deleting data, unless a ransom is paid. While the threat vector has been around for years, it’s now becoming an epidemic because of its lower execution costs, high returns and minimal risk of discovery (compared to other forms of malware). Not to mention, thanks to Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) toolkits available on the dark web, it’s now easier than ever for…