Ransomware payouts are trending back up. According to Chainalysis, a cryptocurrency tracing firm, 2021 was a record year for ransomware payments, totaling almost $1 billion. In 2022, there was a drop, but in 2023, ransomware payouts returned to that same torrid pace with an estimated $900 million in payments. This rise in ransomware activity can be attributed to the ramping up of ransomware group operations and a surge in extortion efforts. To avoid becoming a victim and defend against ransomware threats, you need a strong backup plan that takes into account the many ways that attackers can infiltrate your network.

Introducing Work Diagnostics, an integral component of the Securaze Work software suite tailored for comprehensive testing of technical device functionalities. This diagnostic tool enhances report quality, bolsters the authenticity of Securaze products, and facilitates the efficient categorization of reusable and resalable items. Empowered with Work Diagnostics, users gain a meticulous overview of their assets, enabling informed decisions regarding repair, sale, or disposal with projected revenue considerations. Purchasers of pre-owned items benefit from a certification affirming equipment status, instilling confidence and reliability.

The syslog-ng Store Box (SSB) appliance, built on syslog-ng Premium Edition (PE), offers a user-friendly graphical interface while retaining most of syslog-ng PE’s robust features. A key application of SSB and syslog-ng PE is enhancing the logging infrastructure for SIEM/log analysis. Notably, SSB has recently added support for log analytics destinations like Splunk HEC (HTTP Event Collector) and Microsoft Sentinel.