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  • Ransomware: What you NEED to know

    Ransomware is still one of the biggest threats to organisations today and is believed to cost UK companies What is a Ransomware attack? Ransomware is a malicious software (malware) designed to prevent users from accessing files on their How is Ransomware spread? Once a foothold is gained the attackers will deploy ransomware.

  • Ransomware extortion tactics just got personal!

    Ransomware attacks have evolved into "a psychological assault on the victim organisation," with cybercriminals The evolution of ransomware tactics has reached a critical stage, surpassing the mere encryption of victims

  • New ransomware takes the throne

    For the first time since Q3 2021, Lockbit was knocked from the top-spot for the most active ransomware Royal ransomware, a relatively new ransomware strain known for predominantly targeting the US, listed Royal ransomware was first identified within the threat landscape as early as September 2022. The early impact this group has made in the ransomware landscape is significant, pushing Lockbit off Analysis and understanding of the Royal ransomware operation is ongoing.

  • Australia toughen stance on ransomware

    The announcement follows multiple high-profile attacks affecting the country including a recent ransomware The debate on whether to pay ransoms to cyber threats has been prevalent since ransomware became established This movement follows a flurry of positive and negative ransomware activity related to Australia during to disrupt global ransomware operations. Australia are taking the toughest stance to ransomware compared to its peers, and its success will likely

  • To Pay or Not to Pay: Ransomware repeat victims on the rise

    recent report has identified some alarming statistics regarding organisations who become victims of ransomware Ransomware: The Cost to Business Study 2024 by Cybereason, states that nearly four out of five organisations (78%) that complied with a ransom demand experienced a subsequent ransomware attack, often from the In total, more than half (56%) of the surveyed organisations encountered multiple ransomware attacks The study also shed light on the staggering financial impact of ransomware, with nearly half (46%) of

  • Ransomware attack warning to the legal industry

    Ransomware group ALPHV (aka Blackcat) caused a major incident by compromising a national law firm in ALPHV, or BlackCat, are a ransomware group renowned for their sophistication and targeting of law firms In April, HWL Ebsworth, one of the largest law firms in Australia, were at the centre of a ransomware This, as expected, resulted in the leak of the data into the public domain via the ransomware group’s

  • NCSC release new ransomware white paper

    The new white paper from the NCSC entitled ‘Ransomware extortion and the cyber crime ecosystem', published The distinguishing characteristic of ransomware is its encryption of data on victims' systems until a Given the widespread use of IT systems, ransomware attacks can have catastrophic consequences for both Since 2018, businesses have made strides in their preparedness for and response to ransomware attacks For instance, ransomware victims now not only grapple with being locked out of their systems but also

  • Ransomware files discovered in fake TripAdvisor emails

    Cyclops ransomware gang designed a Go-based information stealer to capture sensitive information from The ransomware is also capable of disabling any processes which may interfere with its encryption activities Sophos researcher has noticed that emails appearing to be TripAdvisor complaints contain the Knight ransomware

  • Ransomware: what businesses need to know to protect themselves

    In recent years, ransomware attacks have emerged as one of the most significant threats to businesses You’ll be familiar with the term ‘ransomware’. But what actually is it? Here's what every business needs to know about ransomware: Understanding ransomware Ransomware is a type Ransomware variants Ransomware comes in various forms, each with its own techniques and capabilities. Some well-known ransomware variants include WannaCry, Ryuk, Maze, and Sodinokibi.

  • Law firms: a prime target for ransomware attacks

    The article "Open Season on Law Firms: Ransomware Cyberattacks" by Dark Reading also highlights the rise in ransomware attacks against legal institutions. Law firms are particularly vulnerable to ransomware attacks due to their often-intricate network structures The consequences of a successful ransomware attack on a law firm can be severe. Moreover, the disruption caused by a ransomware incident can significantly impede the firm's ability

  • Ransomware group targeting VPN servers

    CISA have released a warning of the threat posed by ransomware operators ‘Daixin’, who are heavily targeting After the exfiltration of sensitive information used to further extort the victim, Daixin will deploy ransomware

  • Businesses in Northants warned to be alert to ransomware attacks

    We’ve been alerted to a series of ransomware threats to companies primarily in the Northamptonshire area During this latest spate of ransomware attacks in Northamptonshire, every strain has been different, Threat actors employ various methods to deliver ransomware, such as malicious attachments or links in The NCSC has an in-depth guide on their website entitled 'Mitigating malware and ransomware attacks', and we have numerous blogs on the topic of ransomware, including a basic guide to ransomware: Ransomware

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