Ransomware Crypto Payments Are on the Rise While the Rest of Crypto Crime is on the Decline

Jul 14, 2023 8:14:35 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

New insight from blockchain analysis company, Chainalysis, shows that activity involving known ransomware crypto addresses has grown over the last 18 months, despite a downfall of other ...

Two-Thirds of Ransomware Attacks Against Manufacturing Resulted in Encrypted Data

Jul 12, 2023 10:11:59 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

As the rate of ransomware attacks steadily increased over time, there are clear indicators as to how these attacks are starting and, therefore, what can be done to stop them.

The Number of Phishing Attack Cases in Singapore Jump by 185%

Jul 7, 2023 11:15:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The latest data provided by the Singapore Cyber Emergency Response Team (SingCERT) shows the number of attacks trending in the wrong direction, with some indicators that the good guys ...

Nerve Center: Protect Your Network Against New Ransomware Strains with Our Latest RanSim Update

Jul 6, 2023 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Ransomware continues to be a major threat for all organizations and, according to the Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, is still present in 24% of breaches.

Japan's Largest Port is the Latest Victim of a Ransomware Attack

Jul 5, 2023 9:23:22 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The largest port in Japan, Nagoya, is now the most recent victim of a ransomware attack.

[FREE Resource Kit] July Is Ransomware Awareness Month

Jun 30, 2023 9:17:26 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

July is Ransomware Awareness Month, and we’ve got you covered with free resources!

Use of Crypto Mining Pools to Launder Ransom Funds Grows 100,000% Over 5 Years

Jun 29, 2023 1:18:18 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

New analysis shows sources of cryptocurrency being placed into mining pools with huge deposits that make it easier for cybercriminals to make their ransom funds untraceable.

The face of 2023's cyber-threat landscape was an alarming surge in ransomware and phishing attacks

Jun 29, 2023 6:46:30 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

When KnowBe4 went public in April 2021, I got to know a select group of analysts that served as co-managers on our IPO. These professionals all know our industry very well and we spoke ...

UK Attacker Responsible for a Literal “Man-in-the-Middle” Ransomware Attack is Finally Brought to Justice

Jun 15, 2023 3:20:15 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

The recent conviction of a U.K. man for cyber crimes committed in 2018 brings to light a cyber attack where this attacker manually performed the “in-the-middle” part of an attack.

85% of Organizations Have Experienced At Least One Ransomware Attack in the Last Year

Jun 13, 2023 9:56:50 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Ransomware attacks are as pervasive as ever, with new data demonstrating just how impactful the attacks really are.

Verizon: Email Reigns Supreme as Initial Attack Vector for Ransomware Attacks

Jun 7, 2023 1:27:13 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

My analysis of this year’s newly-released Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report begins with ransomware findings that point back to users as a big problem.

Protecting Patient Data: The Importance of Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Jun 1, 2023 1:37:09 PM By Javvad Malik

As digital transformation continues to shape the healthcare industry, it is crucial for healthcare organizations to prioritize cybersecurity. These organizations are entrusted with ...

Russian Ransomware Cybercriminal Behind $200 Million in Damages is Sanctioned by the U.S. Government

May 31, 2023 8:11:37 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has identified and designated Mikhail Matveev for his role in ransomware attacks back 2021.

Cyber Insurance: Is Paying a Ransom Counter-Productive?

May 22, 2023 8:00:00 AM By Jacqueline Jayne

Food for thought as discussed on May 18, 2023, an article posted in The Australian Insurance Council: Banning paying a ransom to cyber hackers is counter-productive where Andrew Hall, the ...

78% of Ransomware Victim Organizations Encounter Additional Threats-Turned-Extortions

May 15, 2023 8:09:59 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

New data sheds light on how likely your organization will succumb to a ransomware attack, whether you can recover your data, and what’s inhibiting a proper security posture.

Ransomware Gangs are “Big Game Hunting” as Victim Org Sizes and Ransom Payments Continue to Rise

May 15, 2023 8:09:55 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Midsize and enterprise organizations take notice: the average and median amount of a ransom payment and the median size of the victim organization are on the rise.

Number of Ransomware Victim Organizations Nearly Doubles in March

May 10, 2023 10:51:43 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

New data shows a resurgence in successful ransomware attacks with organizations in specific industries, countries and revenue bands being the target.

Dallas Police Department is the Latest Victim of a Ransomware Attack

May 9, 2023 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Unfortunately ransomware attacks have taken another victim. The City of Dallas recently confirmed that their police department suffered a ransomware attack. This attack shutdown essential ...

Ransomware Attacks Surge 91% in a Single Month to Reach an All-Time High

May 4, 2023 8:38:45 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

March saw a huge jump in ransomware compared to January and February, signifying that organizations should expect to see a lot more of these attacks this year.

Despite a Majority of Organizations Believing They’re Prepared for Cyber Attacks, Half Were Still Victims

Apr 27, 2023 8:07:48 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A new survey points to an overconfidence around organization’s preparedness, despite admitting to falling victim to ransomware attacks – in some cases multiple times.

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Ransomware Crypto Payments Are on the Rise While the Rest of Crypto Crime is on the Decline

Two-Thirds of Ransomware Attacks Against Manufacturing Resulted in Encrypted Data

The Number of Phishing Attack Cases in Singapore Jump by 185%

Nerve Center: Protect Your Network Against New Ransomware Strains with Our Latest RanSim Update

Japan's Largest Port is the Latest Victim of a Ransomware Attack

[FREE Resource Kit] July Is Ransomware Awareness Month

Use of Crypto Mining Pools to Launder Ransom Funds Grows 100,000% Over 5 Years

The face of 2023's cyber-threat landscape was an alarming surge in ransomware and phishing attacks

UK Attacker Responsible for a Literal “Man-in-the-Middle” Ransomware Attack is Finally Brought to Justice

85% of Organizations Have Experienced At Least One Ransomware Attack in the Last Year

Verizon: Email Reigns Supreme as Initial Attack Vector for Ransomware Attacks

Protecting Patient Data: The Importance of Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Russian Ransomware Cybercriminal Behind $200 Million in Damages is Sanctioned by the U.S. Government

Cyber Insurance: Is Paying a Ransom Counter-Productive?

78% of Ransomware Victim Organizations Encounter Additional Threats-Turned-Extortions

Ransomware Gangs are “Big Game Hunting” as Victim Org Sizes and Ransom Payments Continue to Rise

Number of Ransomware Victim Organizations Nearly Doubles in March

Dallas Police Department is the Latest Victim of a Ransomware Attack

Ransomware Attacks Surge 91% in a Single Month to Reach an All-Time High

Despite a Majority of Organizations Believing They’re Prepared for Cyber Attacks, Half Were Still Victims

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