Ransomware is continuously on the rise. Despite multiple major law enforcement actions against ransomware groups over the past year, there […]
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The security threats organizations are most concerned about [Q&A]
The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving and organizations need to stay up to date if they’re to adequately protect themselves. […]
Ransomware up fourfold as threats get more complex
Analysis of data logged by the Barracuda Managed XDR Security Operations Center shows ransomware threats have increased by four times […]
Number of active dark web ransomware groups up 38 percent in 2024
A total of 94 ransomware groups listed victims in 2024 (a 38 percent increase on 2023) with 49 new groups […]
Sophisticated attack strategies target smaller businesses
Hackers are taking the methods and strategies tested on larger companies and applying them to organizations of every size. Advanced […]
Ransomware payments declined in 2024 despite massive well-known hacks
Amount paid by victims to hackers declined by hundreds of millions of dollars. Credit: Just_Super via Getty For much of […]
Operational tech devices exposed to known vulnerabilities
Analysis of close to one million operational technology (OT) devices by Claroty’s Team82 research group finds that 12 percent contain […]
Ransomware victims increased by 26 percent in 2024
Nearly 5,300 ransomware victims were reported last year, a 26 percent increase from the previous year, according to new analysis. […]
Cloud and hybrid environments present weak spots for ransomware attackers
The increased connectivity of business systems and devices is making it harder for organizations to defend against ransomware attacks according […]
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The rising tide of ransomware and what it means for small and medium-sized businesses [Q&A]
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are facing an escalating onslaught of cyberattacks as they evolve in both sophistication and speed. […]