Hospitals Continue to be Ransomware Targets as Half Experience Shutdowns in the Last 6 Months

Aug 24, 2021 11:35:29 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

With financial impacts as high as $46K per hour, shutting down some or all of operations due to a ransomware attack is not a decision taken lightly by hospitals, but may be the only ...

CISA shares guidance on how to prevent ransomware data breaches

Aug 20, 2021 9:20:29 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Bleepingcomputer reported: "The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released guidance to help government and private sector organizations prevent data breaches ...

Defending Against Ransomware Attacks Should Start (and Can End) With Security Awareness Training

Aug 18, 2021 2:00:43 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

The world’s most dangerous, expensive, and impactful cyberattack can potentially be stopped with little more than a conscientious user who is paying attention.

Cyber Attacks Grow 125% as Ransomware Tops the List Plaguing Enterprise Organizations

Aug 18, 2021 10:17:02 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

With no slowdown of cyberattacks in sight, global incident volumes continue to trend upward, according to new data from Accenture’s Cyber Investigations, Forensics and Response team.

The Average Ransom Demand of $5.3M in 2021 is Up 518% From Last Year

Aug 18, 2021 10:16:08 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Cybercriminals appear to be more aggressive with their idealistic ransom demands as some gangs continue to evolve, using new “quadruple extortion” tactics to ensure payment.

What’s in a (Ransomware Gang) Name? (A Gang by Any Other Name is Just as Dangerous)

Aug 12, 2021 8:21:46 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The shutting down or even retirement of one ransomware gang seems to result in another popping up. Are these new gangs or just reincarnations of the old one with a new face?

Is Being a Ransomware Affiliate Profitable? The Math Says it is!

Aug 12, 2021 8:21:29 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

While plenty of industry data and new stories confirm ransomware gangs are raking in tens-to-hundreds of thousands per successful attack, is the business of ransomware profitable?

DarkSide Ransomware Returns as BlackMatter After Sudden Shutdown of Operations

Aug 11, 2021 8:20:59 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Probably the world’s most notorious ransomware gang disappears completely and subsequently reappears with new branding in an attempt to separate themselves from the types of attacks that ...

Cyber Insurance Rates Climb 30% as Ransomware Attacks, Costs, and Payments are All on the Rise

Aug 11, 2021 8:20:31 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

In a case of “I told you so”, it seems that cyber insurance costs have risen this year as organizations fail to properly protect themselves from rampant ransomware attacks.

You Knew It Would Eventually Happen: Ransomware Lawsuits

Aug 4, 2021 1:58:09 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Organizations that have fallen victim to a ransomware attack are now being sued by impacted employees and customers alike who are citing loose cybersecurity was in place.

Ransomware Extortion Attacks Continue to Rise in Frequency as Ransom Payments Decrease by 40%

Aug 3, 2021 9:39:41 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Ransomware is having a very odd second quarter of the year as new variants enter the game governments finally take notice and insurers tighten their underwriting requirements.

Two of the Most Common and Successful Ransomware Attack Methods are Exposed

Jul 30, 2021 9:50:19 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Researchers at Coveware recently analyzed ransomware attacks during Q2 of this year and noticed a similar trend in ransomware attack methods by cybercriminals.

Ransomware Attacks This Year Are Already Higher Than 2020

Jul 30, 2021 9:50:11 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

According to the 2021 Cyber Threat Report by SonicWall, 304.7 million ransomware attacks occured in the first half of 2021, already surpassing the total number of ransomware attacks for ...

Over 700 Ransomware Victim Organizations are Named on Data Leak Sites in Q2

Jul 29, 2021 2:39:39 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

This massive increase in the number of victim organizations being named demonstrates the harsh reality of how far ransomware threat actors will actually go if ransoms aren’t paid.

Warning: A New Ransomware Cartel Has Formed Sharing Techniques, Code, and Infrastructure

Jul 27, 2021 1:16:20 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

In a new twist, security researchers at Analyst1 have identified four Russian ransomware gangs that actively work together to coordinate attacks, data leaks, and more.

77% of Organizations Are Unable to Access Systems or Networks Post-Ransomware Attack

Jul 27, 2021 1:16:03 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

The fallout after a ransomware attack is more devastating than previously thought. New data spells out what you should really expect after being hit with ransomware.

Updated Ransomware Simulator Now With 23 Latest Infection Scenarios

Jul 23, 2021 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

As ransomware techniques continue to evolve, two new ransomware strains, DearCry and Black Kingdom, were blamed for the huge Microsoft Exchange server attacks earlier this year, which ...

84% of Organizations Experienced Ransomware and Phishing-Related Security Events in the Last 12 Months

Jul 15, 2021 10:44:04 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

New research from Trend Micro and Osterman Research highlights where organizations are strongest and weakest at stopping phishing attacks resulting in ransomware.

CISA Publishes Darkside Malware Analysis Report and Updated Best Practice Guidance Against Ransomware

Jul 15, 2021 10:44:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

New details provide valuable insight into exactly how Darkside works to compromise and encrypt systems, with valuable guidance to avoid becoming a victim of ransomware.

New York Department of Financial Services Issues New Guidance to Financial Services Orgs to Counter Ransomware

Jul 14, 2021 9:23:40 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

NYDFS offers up sound best practices in addition to their recently released Cyber Insurance Risk Framework based on recent attack investigations, finding repeated use of “the same handful ...

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