Protecting Patient Data: The Importance of Cybersecurity in Healthcare

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

May 31, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

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

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.

May 22, 2023 Jacqueline Jayne

Cyber Insurance: Is Paying a Ransom Counter-Productive?

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 ...

May 15, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

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

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.

May 15, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

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

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.

May 10, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

Number of Ransomware Victim Organizations Nearly Doubles in March

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

May 9, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

Dallas Police Department is the Latest Victim of a Ransomware Attack

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 ...

May 4, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

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

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.

April 27, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

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

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

April 27, 2023 Stu Sjouwerman

Organizations Have No Idea of a Data Breach’s Root Cause in 42% of Reported Cases

New data shows how poorly organizations are at identifying – let alone removing – an attacker's foothold, putting themselves at continued risk of further attacks and data breaches.

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