Ransomware Detection Time Shortens by 44% as Organizations Attempt to Keep Up with Attackers

New data shows organizations are improving their ability to detect and respond to ransomware attacks, but is it fast enough to make a difference and stop attacks?

May 10, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

[Must Read] How Boeing Battled a Whopping $200M Ransomware Demand

Boeing recently confirmed that in October 2023, it fell victim to an attack by the LockBit ransomware gang, which disrupted some of its parts and distribution operations. The attackers ...

May 8, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

9 in 10 Organizations Paid At least One Ransom Last Year

New analysis of cyber attacks shows ransomware attacks are running far more rampant than previously thought, with half of organizations blaming poor cyber hygiene.

April 23, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Global Optics Provider Hit with Ransomware Attack and a $10M Ransom

Global optics manufacturer Hoya had business operations at its headquarters and several business divisions impacted and is now facing a “No Negotiation / No Discount Policy” $10 million ...

April 19, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Russian Threat Actor FIN7 Targeting the Automotive Industry with Spear Phishing Attacks

The cybercriminal threat actor FIN7 is launching spear phishing attacks against the automotive industry in the United States, according to researchers at BlackBerry.

April 12, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

State-Sponsored Disinformation Campaigns Targeting Africa Driving Instability And Violence

A shocking report shows how email-based disinformation campaigns can have material real-world impacts to the citizens in the targeted countries.

April 12, 2024 Javvad Malik

UK Councils Under Cyber Attack: The Urgent Need for a Culture of Cybersecurity and Resilience

The very fabric that stitches our society together — our councils and local governing bodies — is under a silent siege from cyber attacks. The recent ransomware assault on Leicester ...

March 25, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Cloud-Conscious Cyber Attacks Spike 110% as Threat Groups Sharpen their Attack Skills

New data shows increased expertise in leveraging and exploiting cloud environments.

March 21, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

Ransomware Group “RA World” Changes Its’ Name and Begins Targeting Countries Around the Globe

The threat group "RA World" (formerly RA Group) has shifted from country-specific ransomware attacks to include specific industries via a new - not previously seen - method of extortion.

March 20, 2024 Stu Sjouwerman

[Heads Up] Reinforce Your Defenses Against Rising Supply-Chain Cyber Threats

James Rundle at The Wall Street Journal today reported that in response to escalating supply-chain cyberattacks, companies are intensifying their scrutiny over suppliers to protect ...

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