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Ransomware attacks against government agencies on the rise
New analysis by Comparitech shows that government entities remain a frequent target for ransomware gangs. Of the 39 confirmed attacks […]
Credential theft escalates as threat actors use stealthier tactics
Cybercriminals are pivoting to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises have declined. These are […]
Number of ransomware victims increases 102 percent
Ransomware attacks reached a historic high in the first quarter of this year, with 2,063 victims reported, a 102 percent […]
First quarter of 2025 sees record numbers of ransomware attacks
New findings from threat protection platform BlackFog show the first quarter of 2025 has seen record-breaking numbers of publicly disclosed […]
Immutable backup storage is the best defense against ransomware
New research from Object First shows 81 percent of IT professionals say immutable backup storage built on Zero Trust principles […]
“The girl should be calling men.” Leak exposes Black Basta’s influence tactics.
A leak of 190,000 chat messages traded among members of the Black Basta ransomware group shows that it’s a highly […]
Ransomware attacks surge despite payments being down
The latest threat intelligence report from Ontinue finds a 132 percent surge in ransomware attacks, although ransom payments have declined […]
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Ransomware readiness — how boards can lead the charge against cyber threats [Q&A]
Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting organizations across industries, with the potential to cause devastating financial, operational, and reputational damage. We […]
New solution delivers fast recovery from ransomware attacks
With enterprises relying increasingly on data stored on the cloud existing ransomware solutions designed for in-house storage often fall short. […]