Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) stories - Page 4
Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Darktrace reveals 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks. The latest report underscores the persistence of cyber threats and the increasing need for adaptive defences.
ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.
Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.
Trend Micro excels in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Trend Micro excelled in the latest MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations, achieving 100% visibility in threat detection and an 86% actionability rating.
US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.
Kaspersky report reveals ransomware accounts for a third of attacks
Tue, 14th May 2024
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Kaspersky's 2023 report reveals ransomware now accounts for a third of all cyber incidents, with a 71% rise in known victims and sophisticated attacks on key sectors.
Africa serves as testing ground for nation-state cyber warfare, says Performanta
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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energy sector
African nations are becoming testing grounds for sophisticated ransomware attacks, becoming primary targets before developed nations, according to cybersecurity firm Performanta.
Kaspersky illuminates LockBit ransomware group's advanced tactics
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky uncovers advanced methods used by ransomware group LockBit, highlighting the use of custom, easy-to-use tools for frequent, damaging cyber attacks.
Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.
Darktrace says Cyber threats shifting towards as-a-service tools
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Darktrace reports a major shift in cybercrime, with increasing reliance on 'as-a-service' tools like Malware-as-a-Service and Ransomware-as-a-Service,.
Check Point reveals 8% spike in global cyberattacks by mid-2023
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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email security
Lockbit3 leads ransomware surge in the year's first half, while unconventional targets surface amid new attack patterns.
Strong authentication best defence against Ransomware: Yubico
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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Cybercriminals are now looking to leverage new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models for profit-sharing in exchange for ransomware tools.
FortiGuard Labs reports an increase of 50% in wiper malware
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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Ransomware threats remain at peak levels with no evidence of slowing down globally with new variants enabled by Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).
Why you need to make cybersecurity an urgent priority
Tue, 31st Jan 2023
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Geopolitical uncertainty, rapid Internet of Things (IoT) adoption, and accelerated digitalisation will continue to fuel cyberattacks in the years to come.
Two new appointments to Paessler's Asia Pacific team
Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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digital transformation
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Paessler continues to grow in APAC with new hires Jim Lee, Business Development Manager, and Tommy Lok, Director of Technical Services.
Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.
Ransomware attacks increased 41% in November, says NCC Group
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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Analysis from NCC Group's Global Threat Intelligence team credits the increase to returning threat actor groups resurfacing and taking the lead in November.
FortiGuard predicts rise in advanced threat methods
Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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New research predicts the convergence of advanced persistent threat methods with cybercrime, enabling a new wave of destructive attacks at scale.
Healthcare has 650% increase in ransomware attacks - report
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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Zscaler's annual ThreatLabz Ransomware Report reveals the healthcare and restaurant and food service industries had the biggest jumps in ransomware attacks.
Ransomware as a service explained: What is RaaS
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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Ransomware as a service (RaaS) poses a significant threat to cybersecurity. This article explains what RaaS is, how it works, and how to prevent attacks.