The number of active ransomware groups has jumped 45 percent in the past year, according to a new report from […]
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Short-lived ransomware group SatanLock to close down and leak data
There are large numbers of ransomware groups operating around the world, some of which have been conducting their nefarious work […]
Ransomware kingpin “Stern” apparently IDed by German law enforcement
unlikely to be extradited BSA names Vitaly Nikolaevich Kovalev is “Stern,” the leader of Trickbot. Credit: Tim Robberts/Getty Images For […]
Companies take an average of four months to report a ransomware attack
A new study from Comparitech, based on data collected from 2,600 attacks between 2018 and 2023, shows the average time […]
Why conventional disaster recovery won’t save you from ransomware
The conventional formula for maintaining business continuity in the face of unexpected IT disruptions is as follows: Back up your […]
Ransomware attacks up over 120 percent in two years
Between April 2024 and March 2025, ransomware attacks escalated with unpredictable campaigns across a wide range of industries. The number […]
How ransomware became big business
On today’s International Anti-Ransomware Day, cybersecurity company SentinelOne has publishes a blog looking at on how ransomware has evolved over […]
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 […]