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

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.

July 30, 2021 Stu Sjouwerman

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

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

July 30, 2021 Stu Sjouwerman

Ransomware Attacks This Year Are Already Higher Than 2020

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 ...

July 29, 2021 Stu Sjouwerman

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

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.

July 27, 2021 Stu Sjouwerman

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

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.

July 27, 2021 Stu Sjouwerman

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

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.

July 23, 2021 Stu Sjouwerman

Updated Ransomware Simulator Now With 23 Latest Infection Scenarios

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 ...

July 15, 2021 Stu Sjouwerman

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

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

July 15, 2021 Stu Sjouwerman

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

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.

July 14, 2021 Stu Sjouwerman

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

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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