AffirmLogic

We're proud to announce that our Hyperion Platform has been named the winner of the #AntiMalware #Software category for @SecurToday's CyberSecured Awards! bit.ly/37vpj7f

Great story from @GovTechNews’ @LucasRopek1 about how the #cybersecurity landscape will likely shift under the #BidenAdministration. bit.ly/39HArPH

Our CEO Larry Roshfeld recently spoke to Dave @Bittner on @TheCyberWire Daily #podcast where he discussed the pros and cons of fining companies who facilitate #ransomware payments. Give it a listen: bit.ly/3lOyFio

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

Following President Trump’s removal of @CISAgov Director Chris Krebs, the White House is looking to DOE official Sean Plankey to fill the role. Learn more about the potential appointment from @CyberScoop: bit.ly/332wrVL

#Application Development Security and #Cloud #Security are the two fastest growing skills in the #cybersecurity industry. Check out additional insights from @Forbes’ @LouisColumbus: bit.ly/2U0e66T

The #Ryuk #ransomware is responsible for an estimated one-third of ALL attacks this year. @JosephineCWolff of @Slate has the story: bit.ly/359bydj

With more than 90% of #votes having a paper record this year, #electionsecurity concerns are further assuaged. Read more from @washingtonpost: wapo.st/2Ic053h

@CISAgov and local #election officials are signaling that the #2020election went off without #cybersecurity issues. Though they will continue to monitor, this is great news! Read more via @WIRED: bit.ly/38co1i6

#Healthcare giant Universal Health Services recently announced all systems are back online following two #ransomware attacks, a #phishing attack and an email #hack. More from @SecurityHIT: bit.ly/3k6rFNH

@NYDFS says that because “#socialmedia companies have evolved into an indispensable means of communications,” they should be treated as #criticalinfrastructure. @TechCrunch explores the need for better #cyberhygiene across social media platforms: tcrn.ch/2SXN5AA

When a hospital is hit with a #cybersecurity attack, it can be detrimental. How four healthcare facilities dealt with #ransomware in the past year: bit.ly/3luzAEH

#COVID19 has prompted schools to overhaul how they operate, & proper #ITsecurity practices may have become a lower priority. Our CEO Larry Roshfeld provides 6 tips for school systems looking to mitigate #cybersecurity risk in @DA_magazine: bit.ly/2IfPS67

Facebook recently shut down #malware that hijacked accounts to buy advertisements for diet pills, fake designer handbags and more. @WIRED has the story: bit.ly/3n69PMy

When an organization facilitates #ransomware payments, they now run the risk of a fine from @USTreasury. While paying ransomware encourages future #cyber attacks, many orgs. won’t be able to stay in business without paying. Read more from the advisory: bit.ly/3jkWqxU

As the most breached sector in the world, is it time for #financialservices to rethink #cybersecurity? Read our case study to find out how #Hyperion can revolutionize #financial #cyberdefense bit.ly/36nZyWl

#ICYMI: Last week, @CISAgov flagged that they've seen an uptick in #LokiBot #malware activity since July. @arstechnica has the story: bit.ly/2Gcw4zj

How are colleges and universities approaching #cybersecurity during a pandemic? Interesting read from @EdTech_HigherEd: bit.ly/2FKbc2B

We are proud to introduce @kCyberElla as the newest addition to our team! Kathie will serve as #Executive Vice President and support the growing momentum of AffirmLogic’s #Hyperion and business ventures.

A woman in Germany died during a #ransomware attack on a hospital where she was a patient. This is thought to have been the first death directly linked to a #cyberattack. Read more about the devastating story on The @Verge: bit.ly/2RE4QEp