MGM Suffers Ransomware Attack that Started with a Simple Helpdesk Call

Sep 14, 2023 3:56:43 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Sep 8, 2023 8:12:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Sep 1, 2023 10:21:59 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Aug 23, 2023 1:13:24 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Aug 16, 2023 2:00:17 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

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 ...

Ransomware's Paradox: Why Falling Monetization Rates Are Accompanied by Soaring Ransom Payments - A Must-Read Analysis.

Aug 16, 2023 10:14:42 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Grab a cup of coffee, and let's talk about something that's been making waves in the cybersecurity world: ransomware. You've probably heard about the alarming rise in ransom payments, but ...

Ransomware Distributed by Fake Tripadvisor Reviews

Aug 15, 2023 9:37:02 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The Knight ransomware-as-a-service offering (formerly known as “Cyclops”) is using phony TripAdvisor complaints to deliver its malware, BleepingComputer reports.

Number of Named Ransomware Victim Organizations Jumps 64% in One Quarter

Aug 11, 2023 8:21:58 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The second quarter of this year has become the focus of some new firsts in ransomware attacks, according to new data from cybersecurity vendor Reliaquest.

Data Theft Extortion Attacks Rise 25 Percent in Just One Quarter and Take Top Attack Spot

Aug 7, 2023 7:39:14 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A recap of Q2 from Cisco Talos’ incident response services provides insight into exactly what kinds of attacks are being seen in the field, and what kinds of attacks you need to be ...

The Urgent Need For Cyber Resilience in Healthcare

Aug 2, 2023 2:46:03 PM By Martin Kraemer

A US hospital closed two years after a ransomware incident, highlighting that the health sector continues to be under threat.

Ransomware Crypto Payments Are on the Rise While the Rest of Crypto Crime is on the Decline

Jul 14, 2023 8:14:35 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

New insight from blockchain analysis company, Chainalysis, shows that activity involving known ransomware crypto addresses has grown over the last 18 months, despite a downfall of other ...

Two-Thirds of Ransomware Attacks Against Manufacturing Resulted in Encrypted Data

Jul 12, 2023 10:11:59 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

As the rate of ransomware attacks steadily increased over time, there are clear indicators as to how these attacks are starting and, therefore, what can be done to stop them.

The Number of Phishing Attack Cases in Singapore Jump by 185%

Jul 7, 2023 11:15:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The latest data provided by the Singapore Cyber Emergency Response Team (SingCERT) shows the number of attacks trending in the wrong direction, with some indicators that the good guys ...

Nerve Center: Protect Your Network Against New Ransomware Strains with Our Latest RanSim Update

Jul 6, 2023 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Ransomware continues to be a major threat for all organizations and, according to the Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, is still present in 24% of breaches.

Japan's Largest Port is the Latest Victim of a Ransomware Attack

Jul 5, 2023 9:23:22 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The largest port in Japan, Nagoya, is now the most recent victim of a ransomware attack.

[FREE Resource Kit] July Is Ransomware Awareness Month

Jun 30, 2023 9:17:26 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

July is Ransomware Awareness Month, and we’ve got you covered with free resources!

Use of Crypto Mining Pools to Launder Ransom Funds Grows 100,000% Over 5 Years

Jun 29, 2023 1:18:18 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

New analysis shows sources of cryptocurrency being placed into mining pools with huge deposits that make it easier for cybercriminals to make their ransom funds untraceable.

The face of 2023's cyber-threat landscape was an alarming surge in ransomware and phishing attacks

Jun 29, 2023 6:46:30 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

When KnowBe4 went public in April 2021, I got to know a select group of analysts that served as co-managers on our IPO. These professionals all know our industry very well and we spoke ...

UK Attacker Responsible for a Literal “Man-in-the-Middle” Ransomware Attack is Finally Brought to Justice

Jun 15, 2023 3:20:15 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

The recent conviction of a U.K. man for cyber crimes committed in 2018 brings to light a cyber attack where this attacker manually performed the “in-the-middle” part of an attack.

85% of Organizations Have Experienced At Least One Ransomware Attack in the Last Year

Jun 13, 2023 9:56:50 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Ransomware attacks are as pervasive as ever, with new data demonstrating just how impactful the attacks really are.

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