Verizon: Email Reigns Supreme as Initial Attack Vector for Ransomware Attacks

Jun 7, 2023 1:27:13 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

My analysis of this year’s newly-released Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report begins with ransomware findings that point back to users as a big problem.

Protecting Patient Data: The Importance of Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Jun 1, 2023 1:37:09 PM By Javvad Malik

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

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

May 31, 2023 8:11:37 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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.

Cyber Insurance: Is Paying a Ransom Counter-Productive?

May 22, 2023 8:00:00 AM By Jacqueline Jayne

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 ...

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

May 15, 2023 8:09:59 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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.

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

May 15, 2023 8:09:55 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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.

Number of Ransomware Victim Organizations Nearly Doubles in March

May 10, 2023 10:51:43 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Dallas Police Department is the Latest Victim of a Ransomware Attack

May 9, 2023 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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 ...

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

May 4, 2023 8:38:45 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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.

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

Apr 27, 2023 8:07:48 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

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

Apr 27, 2023 8:07:38 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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.

More Companies with Cyber Insurance Are Hit by Ransomware Than Those Without

Apr 20, 2023 8:22:15 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

In an interesting twist, new data hints that organizations with cyber insurance may be relying on it too much, instead of shoring up security to ensure attacks never succeed.

Top Takeaways You Could be Missing Out on my Upcoming Ransomware Master Class

Apr 11, 2023 8:20:01 AM By Roger Grimes

There is no doubt that ransomware is one of the top cybersecurity challenges of our lifetime. Survey after survey has revealed senior management and IT employees from the top on down, ...

FBI: 870 Critical Infrastructure Organizations Were the Victim of Ransomware in 2022

Apr 5, 2023 1:32:20 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

The FBI’s newly-released report shows just how ransomware continues to plague critical infrastructure sectors, despite the U.S. government’s recent efforts to stop these attacks.

[On-Demand] A Master Class on IT Security: Roger Grimes Teaches Ransomware Mitigation

Apr 5, 2023 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Cybercriminals have become thoughtful about ransomware attacks; taking time to maximize your organization’s potential damage and their payoff. Protecting your network from this growing ...

How Long Does It Take To Recover From a Ransomware Attack?

Apr 5, 2023 8:00:00 AM By Javvad Malik

When I was in my 30s, I woke up one morning with a terrible pain shooting down one side of my back and around the side. The pain was so terrible, I could barely move, and was only able to ...

Scareware From a Phony Ransomware Group

Apr 4, 2023 9:50:02 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

BleepingComputer reports that a cybercriminal gang is sending phony ransomware threats to prior victims of ransomware attacks. The gang, which calls itself “Midnight,” claims to have ...

Latitude Forced To Stop Adding New Customers in Aftermath of Breach

Apr 3, 2023 2:32:00 PM By Javvad Malik

Looks like Latitude Finance is trying to give consumers more "latitude" in their exposure to cyber risks. The Australian finance company admittedly fell victim to an attack that has ...

Ransomware Data Theft Extortion Goes up 40% to 70% From ‘21 to ’22

Mar 24, 2023 8:15:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A report from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 found that data theft extortion occurred in 70% of ransomware attacks in 2022, compared to 40% in 2021. The researchers examined the four most ...

Phishing Attacks Top List of Initial Access Vectors with Backdoor Deployment as Top Objective

Mar 17, 2023 2:19:15 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

New data looking back at the cyber attacks observed in 2022 shows that phishing continues to dominate as initial access brokers seem to be growing their business using backdoors.

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