Healthcare Sees Double the Increase in the Amount of Ransomware Attacks Since November

With an average of 626 ransomware attacks weekly on healthcare organizations, it’s evident that the bad guys are stepping up their tactics and focus where they believe the money to be.

January 12, 2021 Stu Sjouwerman

How Crime Pays, Ransomware Edition

The Ryuk ransomware operators have raked in more than $150 million from their attacks, researchers at Advanced Intelligence and HYAS have found. The researchers describe how these ...

January 5, 2021 Stu Sjouwerman

It Looks Like Chinese Cybercriminal Group APT27 May Be Shifting to Ransomware Attacks

The perceived change in cyberattack tactics for this well-known group of hackers may mean more trouble as APT27’s talents usually reserved for espionage are focused on ransomware.

January 4, 2021 Stu Sjouwerman

Signs of Inbound Ransomware

Organizations need to monitor for common signs of imminent ransomware attacks, according to Peter Mackenzie from Sophos. In an article for the Saudi Gazette, Mackenzie outlines five ...

December 31, 2020 Stu Sjouwerman

Phobos Ransomware Is Alive and Well, Targeting SMBs and Asking for Ransoms of $19K

In celebrating its two-year birthday this month, experts take a look at the Phobos ransomware in detail and offer up suggestions on how to avoid infection.

December 31, 2020 Roger Grimes

2020 Top Phishing and Vishing Attacks And Trends

It’s an extra challenging year, harder than most, to choose the most impactful cybersecurity events. The year ended with a bang – the Solarwinds supply chain attack – which possibly ...

December 18, 2020 Stu Sjouwerman

MountLocker Ransomware Provides a Glimpse into What’s Next in Ransomware-as-a-Service

This family of ransomware is growing in popularity with affiliates, providing them with two attack variants and appears to be establishing a new “as-a-service” business model.

December 18, 2020 Stu Sjouwerman

The Cost of Ransoms Demanded and Paid Double in 2020!

According to new data from UK cyber insurer Beazley shows ransomware claims have increased materially and calls for organizations to employ a layered cyber defense.

December 14, 2020 Stu Sjouwerman

Data Breaches Are Expected to Decline While Ransomware and BEC Gain Steam

A new report from the Identity Theft Research Center discusses which cybersecurity attacks will be most impactful next year as part of the ITRC’s 2021 predictions.

December 11, 2020 Stu Sjouwerman

Who’s on the Phone? It’s the Ransomware Guys “Encouraging” You to Pay the Ransom!

Since August of this year, some ransomware attacks are being followed up by phone calls to increase pressure, promote the attack internally, and increase the chances of getting paid.

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