Your Lawyers Are Increasingly Targeted by Phishing Attacks, Ransomware

Researchers at Bitdefender warn that law firms are high-value targets for ransomware gangs and other criminal threat actors. Attackers frequently use phishing to gain initial access to an ...

August 30, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Nearly Half of Mid-Market and Enterprise Organizations Have Experienced Four or More Ransomware Attacks in the Last Year

New data exposes the reality of ransomware attacks today, including their frequency, impact, ransom payment – and the involvement of human error.

August 30, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

U.S. Experiences 52% Increase in the Number of Ransomware Attacks in One Year

New analysis of current ransomware attacks shows a massive focus on U.S. organizations, with growth spread across nearly every industry.

August 29, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Fewer, High-Profile Ransomware Attacks Are Yielding Higher Ransoms

Analysis of cryptocurrency payments made on the blockchain highlights shifts in the size and frequency of ransomware attacks and may paint a bleak picture for the remainder of the year.

August 27, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Ransomware Recovery Costs Have Doubled for State and Local Governments

Thirty-four percent of state and local government entities were hit by ransomware in 2024, a new report from Sophos has found. While this is a decrease compared to the attack rate in ...

August 21, 2024 Martin Kraemer

Cybersecurity in 2024: Reflecting on the Past, Preparing for the Future

As Europe is returning from summer breaks, it is time to reflect on the first half of 2024 and look forward to the rest of the year.

August 19, 2024 Javvad Malik

The Long Road to Recovery Following a Ransomware Attack

When it comes to the duration of a ransomware attack and the subsequent recovery process, the numbers are staggering and vary wildly. Partly because there’s no single source which ...

August 15, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Ransomware Payments Decline While Data Exfiltration Payments Are On The Rise

The latest data from Coveware shows a slowing of attack efficacy, a decrease in ransom payments being made, and a shift in initial access tactics.

August 8, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

SEC Report Provides Insight into Key Tronic Ransomware Costs Totaling Over $17 Million

The financial repercussions of the May 2024 ransomware attack on the electronics manufacturing services firm Key Tronic underscores just how costly these attacks are.

July 31, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

The First Half of 2024 Results in More Than 1 Billion Data Breach Victims

New data shows that cyber attacks have resulted in double the number of data breaches in 2024 than throughout all of 2023.

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