On March 3, 2026, the ransomware group Kairos posted a claim that sent shockwaves through the legal community: 700 gigabytes of files stolen from Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner PLLC (KKSB), a West Virginia personal injury firm. The exposed data reportedly included Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, medical records, and sensitive case details spanning premises…

The vulnerabilities that come with AI-generated code (SQL injection, XSS, and subtler logic flaws) don’t exist in isolation. In today’s threat landscape, they’ve become direct on-ramps for ransomware operators who are themselves using AI to move faster than ever before. Anthropic’s August 2025 Threat Intelligence Report documented multiple cases of cybercriminals using Claude to build…

Retailers collect and store massive amounts of customer data: names, addresses, payment details, purchase histories. They operate in a high-volume, always-on environment. That combination makes the sector a consistent target for cybercriminals. In October 2025, Canadian Tire Corporation disclosed one of Canada’s largest retail data breaches, exposing personal information from over 38 million customer accounts…

In late February 2026, public reporting described how a ransomware attack disrupted operations at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), forcing the closure of clinics statewide and the cancellation of elective procedures. Hospitals and emergency departments remained open, but teams had to fall back on manual, paper-based downtime workflows while investigators worked to understand…

A newly disclosed campaign shows how quietly a determined adversary can operate when they find the right foothold in the right place. In this case, researchers reported that a suspected China nexus threat cluster exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (RP4VM) for roughly 18 months before it was patched. What…

Ransomware attacks continue to devastate organizations—encrypting data, disrupting operations, and demanding payments that can reach millions. Attackers don’t just target your primary systems anymore; they hunt for backups too, knowing that if they can corrupt your recovery copies, they win. CyberFortress delivers a complete, layered defense, built on two tightly integrated services: Together, they deliver…

The pressure to “add AI” is everywhere. But not every problem needs a model, and in IT operations, the wrong automation can create risk fast. This episode of the Simply Resilient Conversations podcast features CyberFortress team member and longtime Veeam Vanguard Jonah May in a discussion with Jeff on what AI is genuinely useful for…

In today’s threat landscape, organizations face a critical question: How do we protect our operations from both cyber attacks and data loss simultaneously? The answer lies in a comprehensive approach that combines advanced threat detection with robust data protection. By integrating DeepSeas endpoint EDR service with CyberFortress data backup and restore solutions, businesses can create…

Cybersecurity is no longer something you can delegate to IT and revisit once a year. For the C-suite, it is a core business risk that affects continuity, financial exposure, and governance. The real challenge is turning security investments into a coordinated program, one that sets priorities, aligns to business goals, and validates you can recover…

In today’s cybersecurity landscape, threats are evolving rapidly and becoming more sophisticated. Organizations of all sizes are asking: What is MDR and do we need it? Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is an increasingly popular approach to help businesses stay ahead of cyberattacks. In this article, we’ll explain MDR in accessible terms, explore why it’s…

Introduction In today’s always-on business climate, unexpected disruptions, from cyberattacks to natural disasters, can strike at any moment. The terms Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) often come up in conversations about resilience. While they are closely related strategies to keep a company running through adversity, they are not identical. This article explains what…

After a breach, the impact rarely stays contained to one system or one dataset. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability can all be affected through exposure, tampering, encryption, or deletion. Data recovery is how you stop the damage from becoming permanent, restore operations, and return to a trusted state. This guide walks through a practical, step-by-step recovery…

If you are responsible for keeping a business running, disaster recovery planning can feel like one more thing on an already full plate. But when a serious disruption hits, having a clear plan is one of the most protective decisions you can make for your team, your customers, and your revenue. The risk is real…

Cybersecurity leaders are carrying an impossible load right now. Attacks are moving faster, the signals are noisier, and the consequences are higher. Meanwhile, most teams are expected to do more with fewer people, tighter budgets, and increasing pressure from regulators and insurers. This is why Managed Detection and Response (MDR) has moved from “nice to…

Over a weekend in late December, Romania’s national water management authority, Administrația Națională Apele Române (ANAR), reported a ransomware incident that locked staff out of roughly 1,000 computer systems across the organization and most regional offices. Reporting indicated that the attackers used a marketing leading security application to encrypt systems and left a note demanding…