Organizations Starting to Understand the Impact of Ransomware, But Their Efforts Not Enough to Overcome Infostealer Malware

Recent findings in a SpyCloud report shows companies are starting to recognize and shift their priorities to defend against ransomware attacks, but the use of infostealer malware still ...

New SEC Rules Add Challenges in Uncertain Cyber Insurance Market

[BUDGET AMMO] Jeremy King is a partner at Olshan Frome Wolosky. He wrote an article for Bloomberg where he analyzed cyber risk management issues that companies should prioritize in ...

The International Joint Commission Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack; 80GB Of Data Stolen

The International Joint Commission (ICJ), an organization that handles water issues along the Canada–United States border, was hit by a ransomware attack, the Register reports.

Board Members' Lack of Security Awareness Puts Businesses at Risk of Cyber Attacks, Finds Savanti Report

A report from cybersecurity consultancy Savanti reveals that board members are facing challenges in understanding cyber risks, and this has important implications for businesses.

No Dice for MGM Las Vegas as It Battles Fallout from Ransomware Attack After a 10-minute Vishing Scam

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MGM Suffers Ransomware Attack that Started with a Simple Helpdesk Call

As the aftermath unfolds, the details around the recent attack on MGM Resorts provides crucial insight into the attacks impact, who’s responsible, and how it started.

Ransomware Attacks Speed up 44% Leaving Less Time for Detection and Response

New data suggests that the gangs and toolkits behind current ransomware attacks are materially improving their abilities, resulting in a speeding up of attacks before defenses kick in.

New “Early Warning” System in the U.K. Tips Off Ransomware Targets

British Intelligence has come up with a potentially very effective means to disrupt ransomware attacks, but there seems to still be a few kinks in the system.

Ransomware Attacks Rise 69% and 1500 Organizations Feel the Hurt

A new report from Rapid7 has found that the number of ransomware attacks increased by 69% in the first half of 2023. Rapid7 incident response data found that at least 1500 organizations ...

Ransomware Attacks Surge as Generative AI Becomes a Commodity Tool in the Threat Actor’s Arsenal

According to a new report, cybercriminals are making full use of AI to create more convincing phishing emails, generating malware, and more to increase the chances of ransomware attack ...